The guide describes Ohio University Libraries resources on African studies as well as selected African studies resources on the Internet, major library collection guides and catalogs.

The guide is designed to aid the research needs of students and faculty affiliated with the African Studies program.

It includes a listing of selected print reference resources, databases, links to Internet gateways and portals, country information and library collection guides and catalogs.

Araba Dawson-Andoh, the author of this guide, is the African Studies Bibliographer.