Scope of the collection:

Library Collection:

The National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco (LCAT) library collection consists of approximately 1,000 to 1,500 books, research papers, conference proceedings, journal articles, and videotapes, among other formats. 

The collection focuses on all subjects related to alcohol and tobacco among the Latino community in the United States, from prevention and advertising to statistics and gender issues

Reference services:

LCAT provides reference assistance primarily to its staff and Board of Directors, as well as the media and other health professionals.  However, we encourage students, other non-profits, and individuals to contact us. 

Our collection specializes on alcohol and tobacco consumption, prevention, and related issues within the Latino community of the United States. 

We do not provide general library assistance to outside users. 

We encourage you to contact your public library.

* Due to space limitations the library is not open to the public, although exceptions will be granted.  The entire collection is non-circulating.

Clearinghouse Collection:

The clearinghouse collection consists of pamphlets, brochures and posters, in English and Spanish, on alcohol, tobacco, and health focusing on Latino issues.  The material is published by federal, state, private, and non-profit organizations doing prevention work.  Individuals or organizations needing material for free distribution are encouraged to request samples of the material. 

We are currently printing and editing several new publications, as well as translating them into Spanish.  LCAT publications may be reproduced and distributed without permission; however, appropriate citation must be given to the National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention. 

Click here for LCAT publications, including bibliographies, fact sheets, and videos.

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