Antiracism: A Resource Guide

Lists of books relating to race, racism and antiracism are popping up everywhere.  The quantity of available materials is enormous and the content of these lists may overlap.  Here, we've included a sampling of lists by a variety of authors and organizations. While we trust these sources, we can't vet every title.

Question: Where can I find these books?

To locate copies of books to borrow,  please use the boxes below to access library catalogs: OneSearch (Skyline College Library) and Access to Books & More from PLS (Peninsula Library System).

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More resources are available from the public libraries in San Mateo County. 

• All SMCCD students, staff, and faculty are eligible for a free PLS library card, whether or not you live in San Mateo County.  
• You can search the catalog, request curbside pickup of books and download e-books and e-audiobooks through Overdrive, Libby or Axis 360. 
• San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) offer always available e-books and e-audiobooks on the topic of antiracism.
• Libraries also give free access to selected databases, e-magazines and streaming services like Hoopla and Kanopy.  

Not sure where to start? 

Keyword Search Terms for Finding Articles & Books --

from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)

• Main Term(s): racism, race relations

• Related Terms: interpersonal relations, social problems, multiculturalism

• Broader Terms: discrimination, prejudice

• Narrower Terms: race discrimination, indigenous peoples, minorities, implicit bias, white privilege

• Main Term(s): antiracism, anti-racism

• Related Terms: multiculturalism, racism

• Broader Terms: social justice

Question: Why isn't "white privilege" a Library of Congress subject heading?

This research guide by Santa Clara University Library explains "How Subject Heading Bias Occurs."

We look forward to your recommendations for additional resources to include in Antiracism: A Resource Guide.

Please submit a Research Help Form including your recommendation(s) and any links or comments you choose.

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