ICISP Students Using Home Institutions' Libraries for Research
Special Note for ICISP Students - You will need to access these or similar library resources from your home institution as there is no mechanism for ICISP students to access these COD Library's materials. Please consider the following suggestions:
- Consult the library databases listed on the Databases page, and check with your home institution to see if you have access to any of those databases.
- Consult with a librarian at your home institution for assistance in identifying resources to which they subscribe.
- Some of the ebooks listed in this guide might be accessible from your home institution. Search your library's catalog or ebook collection for these or other related titles.
Travel Guides
DK Eyewitness Costa Rica by
Call Number: Ebook online access for COD Students and StaffISBN: 1287017178Publication Date: 2021From lush rain forests and sprawling beaches, to majestic jaguars and beautiful scarlet macaws, Costa Rica offers travelers a unique and vibrant experience. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica showcases this beautiful country to its fullest and includes photographs, illustrations, and full-color maps. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica also includes a 48-page field guide to Costa Rica's varied wildlife and habitats, providing detailed information on local species, national parks, and preserves, plus practical tips on how to plan your trip and photograph wildlife.
Costa Rica : the complete guide. by Call Number: General F1543.5 .C678Publication Date: 2018From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee plantations, award-winning author and photographer James Kaiser shows readers the best of Costa Rica, including the country's stunning collection of national parks. Filled with rich details and hundreds of high-quality color photographs, this guide, which provides fascinating chapters on the country's unique history, culture, ecology, and wildlife, is sure to appeal to anyone looking for more than just restaurant and hotel reviews.
Frommer's Costa Rica by Call Number: EBook - Available to COD Students and StaffISBN: 1628873396Publication Date: 2018Frommer's Costa Rica contains: Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout; Helpful maps, including a fully-detachable fold-out map; Strategic itineraries, including for families and short stays, so you can make the most of your time; Authentic experiences to help you appreciate Costa Rican culture, food, nature sights and customs like a local; Candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences?and advice on the ones not worth your time and money; Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more; Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury.
Travel Guides - Websites
The following websites are freely accessible via the open web.
- Conde Nast Traveller - Costa RicaFeature articles on nature travel in Costa Rica. Also includes information on hotels, restaurants, and travel tips.
- Fodor’s Travel – Costa Rica Travel GuideOrganized by region and city, Fodor's Costa Rica provides many useful tips for travelers in Costa Rica. Essential Costa Rican phrases for travelers, tips for eating and staying in Costa Rica, and links to ecotourism and itineraries are of note.
- Frommer’s – Costa RicaFrommer's offers several notable sections on its website, including a broad overview of Costa Rica in the Introduction section, guides covering nature and active pursuits, as well as overviews of art and architecture, food, history, and cultural activities found in the In Depth section.
- Lonely Planet – Costa RicaParticularly useful website. "Explore Costa Rica" offers some great travel ideas. Many of the attractions are reviewed by the Lonely Planet staff in their irreverent but always good natured and engaging style.
- National Geographic - Costa Rica Travel GuideFind facts, maps, photos and videos on Costa Rica. NOTE - You will need to create an account to access three articles per month.
- NY Times Digital EditionThe New York Times Digital Edition offers College of DuPage students, faculty, and staff access to current national and international news and information. Set up your account and then do a search for Costa Rica and Politics, History or some other topic. You can then filter your results by date range, section or type of article.
- Rough Guides - Costa RicaIncludes feature articles that includes information on food, accommodations, holidays, parks and more.