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African American Studies

Streaming Media

Collins Library has a growing collection of feature films and documentaries available for streaming. Search the title, director, or subject in Primo.

E-books

E-books in Collins Library are fully integrated into Primo Search! 

Consult the e-books guide to find out more about finding and using our growing e-book collection.

Call Numbers to Browse

If you're interested in a broad topic in African American Studies or would like to browse for inspiration, try one of these Library of Congress call numbers:

  • BR 563: African Americans Religion (lower level)
  • E184.5-185.98: African American History (second floor)
  • E441-453: Slavery, Antislavery Movements (second floor)
  • HT 1501-1595: Race, including race as a social group and race relations (second floor)
  • LC 2699-2913: Education of African Americans (third floor)
  • PN 1995.9 N4: African Americans in Motion Pictures (third floor)
     

Locations of books

  • New books are located in the Library lobby on the main floor and are in call number order.
  • Print Reference books are on the main floor across from the Learning Commons area.
  • Book stacks: Consult the library chart; look for location posters, or ask any staff member for help!