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African American
Studies
Librarian Liaison: Sharon
Johnson
Faculty Representative: Dwonna
Goldstone
Location of Collection: Woodward Library, Level 3
Overall Collecting Level: Desired level
is C=Study
Purpose and program description:
The collection supports the African American Studies minor and The
African American Cultural Center by collecting African-Centered, Pan-Africanist,
interdisciplinary materials as well as materials which document and
enhance the knowledge of the African and African American experience.
- Accrediting body: N/A
- Degrees offered/majors or areas of specialization: Minor
Collection Development Plan 2005-06
- Targeted areas: Africana Women's Studies; Research
reports and studies focusing on Africana History, religion,
sociology, politics, psychology, economics, the Arts, education
General Collection Guidelines:
Languages: English
Chronological Guidelines:
Dates of Publication: no limitations
Geographical Areas: Africa & United States
Noted Publishers:
Africa
World Press ; Third
World Press
Review Sources: Books in Print
; Black Issues Book Review;
QBR
Material Formats Collected: monographs and videos
Material Formats Excluded: workbooks, textbooks, review
copies, computer software, instructional software, books on CD or
tape (library storage/operational constraints)
Other General Considerations:
Statement of Collection Strengths and Weaknesses:
LC Subject Subdivisions:
- Afro-Americans (E184.5-185.98)
- Status and development since emancipation (E185.2-185.89
- Biography. Genealogy (E185.96-185.98)
Related Subject Areas: All other subject
areas. Use Afro-Americans followed by the subject in FELIX
anywhere keyword textbox:. ex: Afro-Americans -- Education
Impact of Local, Regional, or National Cooperative Programs:
Other Considerations:
Prepared by: sj
Date: 5/26/03 |
