BibliografiasILLEs

BibliografiasILLEs is a digital initiative that consolidates scholarly bibliographic records related to Latin American literature and cultural studies. Launched in 2017 by a consortium of university libraries in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, it aims to provide open access to citation data, multilingual metadata, and citation analytics for researchers worldwide. The project employs a standardized metadata schema that incorporates ISBD, MARC, and BIBFRAME elements, enabling interoperability with global library catalogues.

The platform offers a search interface that filters entries by language, period, and genre, while also providing visualization tools to map citation networks and thematic trends. Users can contribute corrections and additions through a peer‑review workflow, ensuring data quality and reflecting evolving scholarship. BibliografiasILLEs is integrated with the WorldCat and Europeana APIs, allowing cross‑linking to physical holdings and digital assets.

Governance of the project rests with a steering committee of librarians, scholars, and technologists. Funding is sourced through national research grants and institutional subscriptions. BibliografiasILLEs seeks to support comparative literary studies, enhance visibility of Latin American scholarship, and foster collaboration across the global research community.