Western Libraries collects e-books along with print books related to Black history and literature. You can find e-books and print books the same way, through Western's Library Catalogue (Omni). You can search by a known title or author, or by keyword or subject searching.
The Black Resources Collection includes fiction and non-fiction works encompassing the Black diasporic experience, highlighting its rich cultural history and influence. The titles were selected and compiled by Black mental health staff therapists, African Canadian scholars, and students comprising the Black student association (BSA).
The James Alexander and Ellen Rea Benson Special Collections includes rare books on Canadian Black history and abolitionism. These works can be searched in Western’s Library Catalogue (Omni).
Western's Library Catalogue (Omni) uses the subject headings from the Library of Congress. Listed below are a few for Black history and literature that can be used for focused searching in the Subject field. We acknowledge that some subject headings contain offensive or discriminatory language. Please see Problematic Language in the Library Catalogue: Statement of Acknowledgement.
Several digital libraries offer access to books on Black history and literature in digital format. In certain cases, you have the option of downloading them as pdf files for personal use.
