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African American Studies

Subject specialist
Sue Tyson
styson@usc.edu
(213) 740 7044

Reference services & research help

  • Research consultation
    • Sue Tyson, (213) 740 7044
    • Research services reference desk, (213) 740 4039
  • Make an appointment with Sue
  • Electronic assistance: Ask-A-Librarian
  • Reference desk hours

Collections

The African American Studies collection is located mainly in Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library. The collection supports teaching and research for the undergraduate African American Studies degree as well as the Ph.D Program in American Studies & Ethnicity. The collection is multidisciplinary in nature and focuses on the historical, cultural, social and political experience of African Americans in the United States.

Instruction services for faculty

To schedule a class taught by the African American Studies specialist, select "Request-A-Class" below. To inquire about tours for guests or orientations for new faculty or students, contact the African American Studies specialist.