LANE (Latin America North East Libraries Network)

The Latin America North East Libraries (LANE) is a network of library professionals representing academic and research libraries based mainly in the northeastern United States who are committed to supporting research, teaching, and learning in Latin American, Caribbean, Iberian, and Latinx Studies. LANE is a regional affinity group with ties to the Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials (SALALM). The information available on this site is intended not only for the use of LANE members but also for researchers or other library professionals who may have an interest in learning about Latin American research resources in the northeastern United States. We welcome new members, including students enrolled in library, archives, and digital scholarship programs! Please contact the LANE chair if you are interested in learning more. Current co-chairs: Alyson Williams (2023-2026) and Nelson Santana (2023-2026)

About LANE

• Statement of Purpose
• Members
• Minutes and Agendas
• History

Projects

• LACLI (Latin American, Caribbean, U.S. Latinx, and Iberian Online Free E-Resources) 

Collaborative Collection Development

• Ivy Plus Web Resources Collecting Program (Overview)​ (pdf) (a 2017 report by Samantha Abrams, Columbia University/Ivy Plus)
• Latin American & Iberian Library Collections at LANE Institutions: 1999-2009  (pdf) (a report by Miguel Valladares, Dartmouth College)

Resources

• Member Research Guides
• Guide to Puerto Rican archives in the National Archives, New York City (pdf)

LANE Youtube Channel