Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard (135th St and Malcolm X Blvd)
New York, NY 10037
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Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division
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Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
Thursday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
Friday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

About the Division

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The Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division holds and provides access to books, serials, and microforms containing information by and about people of African descent throughout the world, concentrating on the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. Geographically, the collection emphasizes the Americas, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

To search this collection, use the NYPL Research Catalog or the NYPL Legacy Catalog (you can limit your search to the Schomburg Center in this catalog). 

Visiting the Collection

Can researchers walk in to access the collection?
Yes, we are open for research and quiet study, and to access the Library's general collections.

Are research appointments required to access the collection onsite?
No appointment is required to access this division. 

Who can researchers contact with further questions?
Please email us at schomburgreference@nypl.org with any additional queries.

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