Welcome to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) research guide. Language, acronyms, and terminology change over time so now we see that Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) has been superseded by APIDA to include South Asian identifying people. This guide will provide you with a starting point to find information about Asian Pacific Islanders Desi Americans and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all library materials on the subject.

For information about racism, also consult Unpacking Race and Racism | A Resource Guide.