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Thursday 4 October 2012

Six Places To Discover Black History Books

By Juliette Cruz


When an individual is pursuing black history research, his first stop is usually books. This is understandable considering books have centuries worth of information. Some people want historical information not just to complete school assignments but also for planning black culture events and when researching their family history. Luckily, black history books are available in numerous places to ensure an individual receives the most thorough information he desires.

Visit a public library. Public libraries have books about black history along with their general reference area. Some libraries have specialized collections in this area. Consider visiting libraries that offer help with genealogy research. Furthermore, in regards to your specific focus, browse the art, travel, sports and art sections for additional information.

Visit a college library. Search online for colleges and universities that have special collections devoted to your particular area of interest. If you do not live in the area, inquire about possible loan services with nearby libraries. Colleges that do not have special collections may still have material not available at your local library.

Attend a book festival or book fair. Book festivals are a great way to find more recently published editions and bestsellers. These events often feature author signings, lectures, entertainment as well as numerous publications for sale. Festivals are generally an annual event held in various cities and towns around the globe. Book fairs are limited-time sales often held in schools.

Visit a bookstore. Search online and offline bookstores for publications. This option may be best when looking for finding new editions and bestsellers. Bookstores may also provide you with some old publications. This is especially true at online retailers or at bookstores that sell hard-to-find and used editions. Publications are usually displayed by subject to help your search. Look through the bookshelves in the store to ascertain if the materials contains what you are in need of.

Go to a museum. Museums often are a good place to locate rare publications. Even though most material cannot be loaned to you, their may be opportunities to read the material at the museum. Some larger museums have small libraries. Try to visit museums focused on black studies or large museums that feature artifacts relevant to this field of study.

Go to a historical society. Historical societies generally focus on the history of a particular geographic area or topic. They collect several relevant artifacts, materials and publications. Some societies even have reading rooms for visitors. A visit to a historical society focused on this topic area may provide even greater results.

Contact private collectors. Some individuals collect historical publications. Some have even amassed collections rivaling public libraries. Check online auctions or the newspaper for listings of moving or estate sales in your area. Sometimes they may make their collection available for public viewing at churches, schools or community centers.

Whether you are working on a school assignment or organizing a special event, remember all of the places you can go to to get information. Decide in advance the places you want to visit to get black history books. Begin with the places that provide you the largest amount of information and work backward.




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