"...UNCOVERS GOLD IN UNLIKELY PLACES...NO INSTITUTION WITH AN INTEREST IN AFRICAN STUDIES SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT."--AFRICAN AFFAIRS. Now covering collections in Eastern Europe, this guide identifies & describes significant holdings of African material in libraries throughout newly united Europe. Published on behalf of the Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa (SCOLMA), the fifth edition of the directory contains nearly 400 entries, & encompasses both major libraries & more elusive, specialized concerns. Citations provide specific details about the scope & depth of each collection, including book & serial holdings, audiovisual materials, CD-ROM resources, online databases, & other services. Details on an institution's loan & access policies, reference facilities & hours are furnished along with basic contact information--mailing addresses (conventional & electronic), telephone, FAX, & telex. A helpful index provides access by library name as well as topic.

Directory of librarys and information centres in Western Europe, having collections on Africa.

Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.

Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 300 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection. Also includes seven maps.