The Institute for African American Studies in the Holmes Hunter Academic Building uses our reference library to better serve students by providing them with current and archival academic texts, facilitating an atmosphere of study, and encouraging academic rigor by supplying our visitors with tools that help to sustain focus, aid research, and assist in project completion. In addition to being a scholastic resource, our library serves as a gathering place to assist in creating informed and caring community, fostering individual and collective wellness, and being a safe space for stillness and decompression. To further serve these goals IAAS has officially registered the library as a Wellbeing Hub at the University of Georgia with the office of Well-Being Resources. We are proud to offer the below list of services and wellness aides to support student academically, structurally, holistically, across many spectrums of need and interest: Free computer Access Log in with your UGA MyID credentials and get started Free Black and White Printing Connect to our printer and print in greyscale and use both side printing (limited to 20 sheets of paper per day per student for AFAM and AFAM cross listed classes) Reference Library Services We are happy to invite students to read our books and archival material on an onsite basis Study Room and Gathering Space Use our space, books, and study resources as a quiet place to study and a home away from home to relax and unwind with conversation, community, and games Sensory Sensitivity Hours and Meditation Tools We serve students across many spectrums, we are proud to offer a de-stimulating space that is nurturing to and accommodating of many needs and abilities. We also have tools and aids that are grounding and promote reflection, focus, and calm. Enjoy fidgets, games and puzzles, indoor gardening, art supplies, and weighted blankets. IAAS Seed Library & Herb Garden Pick up FREE packets of seeds to plant and garden on your own time or take a small cutting from our herb planters for your food and refreshment. IAAS Library Photos Photos of our library
