Jahn Library for African Literatures

at the Department of Anthropology and African Studies

The Jahn Library is one of the earliest and most comprehensive research facilities for African literatures in Europe and beyond. Its collection comprises creative writing from Africa in more than eighty languages, including classics in African literature as well as works by less well-known writers and locally produced literature. The collection also holds translations, film adaptations of literary works and audiobooks, as well as a large number of critical sources and academic journals.

About every four years, the Jahn Library organises an International Janheinz Jahn Symposium, focusing on a central issue in African literary studies. These symposia are meant to provide a platform for international scholars of African literatures and to enhance dialogue between them. Guests and speakers regularly include African writers. Irregularly, the library also organises readings featuring African writers.

Opening hours outside of term-time (February 20 – April 15):

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10 am – 2 pm 10 am – 2 pm 10 am – 2 pm 10 am – 2 pm