Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Established in 1954, the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University is the largest separate Africana collection in existence. Its scope is as wide as the continent of Africa itself; its subject matter ranges from art, history, literature, music, and religion to communications, management, and cooking. The Africana collection is a resource for the entire university, and most of Northwestern's disciplinary programs are reflected in the collection. In addition to serving the NU community, the Herskovits Library staff also serves regional, national, and international scholars as well.

The Herskovits Library is located on the 5th floor in the East Tower within Northwestern University's main library on the Evanston Campus, and is accessible whenever the Northwestern University Library is open. Regular hours of operation during the academic year are Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am -11:45 pm and Sunday 12 noon-11:45 pm. During class intersessions and Summer Quarter, please call ahead for a revised time schedule at (847) 491-7658. Reference Assistance is availabe in the Herskovits Library from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Last reviewed: April 18, 2008