SCOLMA is the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa, a forum concerned with African studies materials in libraries and archives in the United Kingdom. Through our various activities and institutions, we aim to provide the best possible service for academics, students and other researchers working in African studies. We publish a journal, run a directory of African studies libraries, organise conferences and seminars, and network with other librarians, archivists and researchers, in the UK, Europe, Africa and the US. We also act as an expert body providing specialist advice.

Those interested in our activities are warmly invited to become a member of SCOLMA. Benefits of membership include: 

• a programme of conferences and seminars relating to Africa 

• belonging to a network of librarians, archivists and researchers, in the UK, Africa and elsewhere interested in the acquisition and promotion of library and archival materials across African studies 

• the right to participate in SCOLMA meetings and contribute to the activities of SCOLMA 

• access to an expert body providing specialist advice 

• the option to subscribe to the journal Africa Bibliography, Research and Documentation (ABRD) the joint publication of SCOLMA and the International Africa Institute at a greatly subsidised rate. Please note, the bibliographic database element of ABRD is produced online only. 

• concessionary rates available for students, retired or unwaged 

Please contact the SCOLMA Treasurer, Lucy McCann on email [email protected] .