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The selected titles in the African American
Center's reference collection act as a gateway to the Library's overall collection;
it is the tip of the iceberg of the Library's holdings related to African Americans
and the African American experience. Some of the Center's materials are unique within
the Library, but many titles – both reference and circulating – are also accessible
elsewhere in the system.
These general and reference-level materials meet the needs of the casual browser,
college student and researcher. Emphasis is on the history, traditions and culture
of Americans of African descent and of the African Diaspora worldwide. The
collection is weeded based on significance of title, usage and
maintaining existing collection strengths.
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