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H.T. Sampson Library

At the H.T. Sampson Library you will find a wealth of information, highly knowledgeable staff to assist you, advanced technologies and inviting spaces to study, collaborate with others and relax.  The academic and research programs of the University are supported through the library’s diverse collection of print resources and electronic books, journals, and databases.

Centrally located on the main campus of Jackson State University, the H. T. Sampson Library is the largest and most comprehensive of JSU libraries.  Wireless internet access and readily accessible computer labs enhance the technology needs of on-site library users.  On the first floor of the library, Create, a large open access area has been designed for students to study individually, pursue collaboration with other students, and utilize technology devices. Also on the 1st floor is JSU’s Center for Innovation that combines education, research and entrepreneurship in a single location that could spur inventions to power the economy and simplify life.

Several unique collections may be found in the Sampson Library including the African American Collection, a rich and extensive group of resources by and about people throughout the world who are of African descent.  The official University Archives is also housed in the Sampson Library. Together with Special Collections, University Archives maintains a group of resources that document the growth and development of Jackson State University, as well as the history and achievements of African Americans.

For more information on H.T. Sampson Library visit: http://sampson.jsums.edu/screens/OPAC.html

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