The Special Collections at the Levi Watkins Learning Center has an array of resources related to African-American history and culture including journals, magazines, microfiche, microfilm, and ASU yearbooks and theses. The National Center and Alabama State University have also collected an extensive amount of historical documents, and general subject related monographs.Within this collection are rare African-American books, journals, and newspapers.

Contact Information, Hours and Accessibility

Located on the first floor of the Levi Watkins Learning Center

HOURS:

  • Monday 8:00am-8:30pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am-8:30pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am-8:30pm
  • Thursday 8:00am-8:30pm
  • Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Saturday/Sunday Closed

Exhibits Within Special Collections

Special Collections also houses the E.D. Nixon Room and the Civil Rights Interactive Room.
[Photos of rooms]

Special Collections Book Club

The Special Collections Book Club hosts sessions where guests are invited to discuss fiction and other sources that highlight and celebrate African-American culture.

Call 334-604-8483 for more information