Books covering African American studies can be found in several library sections:
E184.5-185.98 is African American history
E441-453 covers slavery
BR563 .N4 is African American religion
If you need a book on a specific topic or person, be sure to visit a librarian for assistance.
Books can be found in the main area of the library (the "Stacks"), as well as the Reference section using the above call numbers.
This is just a small sample of the wonderful books that we have in the Reference sections at both campus libraries. Encyclopedias in this section are a great place to start. They will give you background information in a straightforward way. Ask a librarian for help locating your topic, as books are scattered according to topic -- history, science, literature, etc.