Reference Library |
The AAMLO Reference Library is a unique non-circulating collection serving researchers, students, educators, genealogists, and anyone interested in African American history and culture. With approximately 16,000 volumes by or about African Americans, the collection offers a rich resource for learning, discovery, and research. |
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Research Resources
Visitors have access to:
Collection Highlights
The library's collection includes resources covering:
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Religion
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Military history
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Malcolm X
The Black Panther Party
Africa and the African American experience
Genealogy
California history
A special children's collection features award-winning titles, while researchers can explore resources such as
Blacks in Selected Newspapers, Censuses and Other Sources by James de T. Abajian.One notable addition to the collection is the eight-volume African American National Biography, containing more than 4,000 entries written by distinguished scholars and edited by Henry Louis Gates.
Library staff are available to assist with research questions, collection navigation, and general browsing.
Available Computers for Patrons The Reference Library provides seven computers, including:
Researchers utilizing archival collections also have access to four additional computers within the Archives Department. |
Seed Lending LibraryAAMLO is also home to a free Seed Lending Library. Anyone is welcome to borrow seeds—no library card is required. Visitors simply sign out the seeds they wish to grow and are encouraged to save and return seeds from their harvest for future gardeners to enjoy. Interested in gardening and sustainable food practices? |
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