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The European Studies Section represents librarians and specialists in European affairs from ancient times to the present, and promotes the improvement of library services supporting study and research. Through its programs, discussions, conferences, and publications, it continues to further research on Europe and to foster collaborative projects. For the librarian or professional with an interest in this part of the world, ESS provides a stimulating forum for discussion and opportunities for professional enrichment.
Become a member
ACRL membership dues include your choice of Communities of Practice memberships at no additional cost. ESS is an ACRL section. Add the ESS section through the ALA membership website.
ESS Research Guides
ESS offers country, regional, and topical LibGuides related to European Studies. Intended primarily for librarians; they may be useful to scholars in the field.
*New Guide*
- Black Europe
This guide is a list of scholarly and other resources related to Black Europeans, Afro-Europeans, Europeans with African or Black heritage, the African/Black diaspora in Europe, and the field of Black European Studies.
Upcoming ESS Book Club
Wednesday September 30, 2026, 12 PM Pacific, 2PM Central, 3PM Eastern
Register for September Book Club
- Dodds Pennock, Caroline. On Savage Shores : How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe. Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
Handbook for European Studies Librarians
Edited by ESSies, Brian Vetruba (University of Minnesota) and Heidi Madden (Duke University), with chapter contributions from many more ESS members!
The Handbook for European Studies Librarians is available to read online as an e-book or to download as a PDF. The University of Minnesota Libraries publication was awarded Best Historical Materials: 2024 by the Reference and User Services Association, an affiliate of the American Library Association.
Photos by Richard D. Hacken