Library
The Mikaelson Library
African History of Africa
The Mikaelson Library is being built as a long-term intellectual resource for the study of Africa.
It brings together books, articles, papers, archival materials, digital resources, bibliographies, research guides, and other materials relevant to African studies.
Our objective is not simply to collect information. It is to preserve knowledge that might otherwise disappear and make knowledge easier to discover, study, and build upon.
Collection Areas
African History
Decolonization & Intellectual History
Society & Politics
Arts & Culture
Religion & Philosophy
Contemporary Africa
Digital Knowledge
We are committed to building an increasingly accessible digital library. Where copyright and licensing permit, we will provide access to research, publications, bibliographies, and other resources in digital form, available to scholars, students, and curious readers wherever they are.
Building an Archive
A library is also an act of memory. The Institute will work toward preserving documents, oral histories, research materials, institutional records, photographs, manuscripts, and other materials that contribute to understanding African experiences across time and place.
The collection is growing.
We are building the Mikaelson Library as a long-term repository for African scholarship and research materials. New resources will be added as the collection develops.
Published Papers / Archive
The permanent, citable archive of papers accepted through the Institute’s Call for Papers.