H. V. Manning Library

Collections

Audio Visual Materials

List

Current Periodical Subscriptions

List of Current Print Periodicals (445)
List of Online Periodicals (22,356)
List of Print Periodical Back files

Online

Numerous Databases See Electronics Resources

Subject Guides

Business
Criminal Justice
Education
Religion
Music

 

The library houses the following special collections:

The Black Collection

The Wilbur R. Gregg Black Collection contains books by and about African-Americans. A substantial portion of the Black Collection consists of material on microfilm from the famed Schomburg Collection. A microfilm reader-printer is available to provide copies, and the books can be checked out. These valuable gifts were presented to the library by the 3-M Company and the Hill Family Foundation. The Black Collection is located on the third floor of the H.V. Manning Library.

Juvenile Collection

This collection of books and materials for children and adolescents is used to support courses offered by the Department of Education. The Juvenile Collection is located in the back area of the third floor and the books may be checked out.

Special Collection

This collection contains rare material by and about Afro-Americans as well as materials pertaining to the history of Claflin University, the Methodist Church, and the state of South Carolina. The Special Collection is located on the third floor.

Archives

The Archives contain materials on the history of Claflin University. Access to this collection is by appointment only.