The African-Caribbean collection
is located at
County Library Ipswich, though titles are available to
reserve and borrow from any Suffolk
library.
Check
the
online catalogue to find out what books,videos and DVDs are
available
- African Fiction Collection consists of novels,
short stories, crime, supernatural, historical and romance, written
by Black British authors, and writers of African descent, the
fiction collection illustrates the experiences of black people
around the world.
- African fiction is shelved with the general
fiction in the library and can be recognised by the the green dot
on the spine.
- The non-fiction collection includes
biographies, historical facts, geography, politics, art, religion,
culture, eductation, health, beauty, literature, and poetry. The
collection is shelved separately and again can be identified by a
green spot.
- Music and dance collection
includes reggae, jazz, blues, calypso, house, ragga, salsa,
trance, garage, drum and base.
- Videos and DVDs are located with the main
collection in the lending area at County Library Ipswich,where
there is a selection of feature and world collection videos
and DVDs.
Charges and loan periods for DVDs and Videos
Newspapers and Magazines
The
County Library Ipswich holds a collection of popular Black
magazines and newspapers.
These are available in the reference library on the first
floor.
- Black Hair and Beauty - hair and beauty tips
for Black people
- Caribbean Times - a popular Black newspaper
with a Caribbean flavour
- Ebony - monthly glossy magazine about Black
America, emphasizing the positive side to Black life, with articles
on the high achievers in the Black community.
- Echoes - the essential Black music magazine,
including a comprehensive guide to gigs
- The Voice - Britain's fortnightly Black
current affairs newspaper.
Voice
online
Online Newspapers not held in the Library
Online
newspapers online newspapers from around the world.
Below are a selection of what you can find on this
site
Useful Websites
Black culture, history, current affairs, and
people
Caribbean art, literature and music