📽️ Discover icons of African Cinema at the #AfricanLibrary!
Whether you are a cinephile, or just curious, our collection of over 2500 DVDs brings Africa's most influential films to your fingertips.
Explore our collection and start binge-watching! buff.ly/WfmBbbC
#AfricanFilm #AfricanCinema
Our latest archival collection is now available for consultation in the #AfricanLibrary
👉 The research collection of Ton Dietz - former ASCL Director - on his favourite spot in Africa: #Pokot, in #Kenya. Explore the Ton Dietz Archive here: buff.ly/UcICQuO
"A haven of peace and happiness where treasures are carefully kept, only to be placed in our hands with immense generosity and kindness", writes visiting fellow Ouafa Messous. Have you visited the #AfricanLibrary yet? Find out about our services! ascleiden.nl/content/libr... #Ourlibrary #Ourstories
“As an Art History Master’s student, I have benefited greatly from using the African Library's materials", says Tiyani Rikhotso, student at Leiden University.
Is there something in our collection for you? View our catalogue or visit us at the #AfricanLibrary: catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/discovery/se...
Check out the latest acquisition at the #AfricanLibrary - the British Online Archives’ Colonial Africa in Official Statistics!
catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/31...
Now available through the #AfricanLibrary to the entire Leiden University.
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Visit the #AfricanLibrary and discover the wealth of resources and expertise yourself!
🔍 Keep Eyes on #Sudan
Since violence broke out in Sudan in April 2023, over 150,000 lives have been lost and more than 12,000 displaced, yet media coverage remains limited. The #AfricanLibrary is tracking key resources to help you stay informed.
👉 Explore the web resources: buff.ly/XNUrnxP
🌟 We are super excited that Liesbeth Kanis has started as the new Head of the Library, Documentation and Information Department at the ASCL. Kanis brings a wealth of experience in global scholarly information. 🔎 Read more: buff.ly/ivXskSl #AfricanLibrary #access2knowledge @UniLeiden.bsky.social
Yesterday Jos Damen (ASCL's Head of Library, Documentation & Information) retired. His Library colleagues & ASCL Director Marleen Dekker pay tribute to Jos with the help of a book or a film they associate him with! 👉 buff.ly/PxcyKvl
#AfricanBooks #Africanfilms #AfricanLibrary @UniLeiden.bsky.social
📢 The ASCL is saying farewell to its esteemed Head of the Library 📚 Jos Damen. After having dedicated his expertise ✍️ and passion to the ASCL & the African Library since 2006, Damen is retiring. 👉 buff.ly/ghtfv6X #AfricanLibrary #OpenAccess #Africanbooks #Africanknowledge @uniLeiden.bsky.social
Today the keys to the new Herta Mohr building @unileiden.bsky.social were handed over to the future inhabitants of the new building. Here are some pictures of the location for our new @melibrarynl.bsky.social and #AfricanLibrary. Next phase: furnishing the libraries and moving books and staff.
