Transforming for tomorrow while preserving our past

Unite with member libraries from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in our vibrant mission to empower these esteemed institutions and their diverse communities.

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We serve the unique and indispensable role as guardians for history, culture and the African-American experience.

The HBCU Library Alliance works to transform and strengthen its membership by developing leaders, preserving collections and planning for the future.

The HBCU Library Alliance nurtures collaborative partnerships to strengthen librarians, build humanities special collections, and create digital archives of Black history, establishing itself as a beacon of collaboration and support for member institutions.

Maximize your library’s impact with institutional membership, granting access to specialized programs tailored for HBCU communities. Benefit from crafted offerings designed to meet the unique needs of HBCU institutions, promoting growth and innovation.

The HBCU Library Alliance’s Mellon-funded “Accelerating Financial Growth” program enhances infrastructure, while NEH-backed “Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections” aids preservation and fundraising.

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Photo Credit: “Taming of the Shrew, June 1906”. Atlanta University Photographs. Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.

Professional Development

Photo credit: F.D. Bluford Library, North Carolina A&T State University

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Photo credit: HBCU Library Alliance, 2024 HBCU Library Alliance Membership Meeting

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Advocating for Impactful Digitization at Your HBCU

Preservation

Let’s Talk: Empowering HBCU Librarians for the Future of Democracy and Education

Professional Development

Let’s Talk: HBCU Radio Preservation Project

Preservation

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