History 1400: Colonial Latin America  

During the current semester, there is a librarian at the Reference Desk to assist you with research questions during the following times:

If you're at home, you can call, email, or chat with the Reference Desk.

719-255-3295; refdesk@uccs.edu

This guide is divided into sections that identify and explain several sources and tools that will help you complete your research assignments in this course.  Just click on the tabs above to learn more about how to identify, locate, and evaluate the wealth of matierial that is available through Kraemer Family Library and beyond.

You'll be using a lot of Kraemer Family Library resources while researching your assignments in this course. There are a few steps you need to take to ensure that your library use goes smoothly.

Set Up Your Library Account You can't check out any books (or request books from other libraries) until you take your ID card to the circulation desk and activate your account.	Install the VPN You can access electronic resources 24/7 from home...as long as you are logged into the Library VPN (Transporter). Install it on your home computer as soon as possible.	Create an ILLiad Account Need a journal article that we don't have access to? Create an ILLiad account so that you can request PDF copies from another library.