Deaf Culture Digital Library
Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance by making eBooks, videos, and resources accessible.
Featured Resources
Every February, we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation. Black History Month provides an opportunity to understand Black history, highlighting achievements alongside the stories of racism and slavery.
At the DCDL, Black History Month provides a chance to celebrate Black Deaf Americans and their contributions to the Deaf Community.
Spotlight of the Month
Learn Black American Sign Language
Deaf history has been told primarily from a white-centered lens, pushing Black Deaf history into the background. However, today, Black signers are telling the hidden stories of Black Deaf people and celebrating their language, exposing their dialect to millions across the world. Learn Black American Sign Language shares the often overlooked details of its history. The book provides:
- An introduction to Black ASL and the importance of understanding BASL
- The history of BASL, from its origins in school segregation policies to its development among Black students, families, and communities
- BASL today, its continual existence, and the influence of African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
- Over 200 BASL signs, each accompanied with full-color photographs
- And more!
Gallaudet University Press’s Black Deaf Authors
Resource courtesy of Joseph C. Hill, Professor of Deaf Studies and Linguistics and Director of the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University
Valentine’s Day
Most Recent Released Romance Books to Read.
Click here if you want to check out the list of top ten borrowed romantic books
Newest Resources
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Gallaudet University
Class of ’52
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression or problems with drugs or alcohol, reach out to the 988 Lifeline. You can call, text or chat with a caring call specialist who can assist in directing you to information and resources in your area.
Your Library Journey Options
The library website offers a wealth of resources for all ages, interests, and needs. Whether you’re looking for eBooks, digital videos, online journals, or information about local libraries, you can find it all here. Here are a few of the resources you can explore through DCDL.
eBooks - Overdrive
Read your favorite books online or download them to your device.
Digital Videos
Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.
Resources & Online Journals
Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.
Find Maryland Local Libraries
Find a library near you and learn about its services.
Materials Loans from Maryland Libraries - Marina
MARINA can be used to request items only if they are not owned by your local library system.
Explore Deaf Community Events
Meet and mingle with the deaf community.
Discover eBooks, streaming videos, online journals, and information about nearby libraries, all in one centralized place and tailored to the needs of Maryland’s deaf community.
About Us
The Deaf Culture Digital Library provides resources and information about deaf culture to Maryland residents and offers access to digital collections of deaf-related books, videos, articles, and more.