East Asian Collection area

The East Asian Collection at the University of Sydney Library has had a face lift recently. The area was renovated during the summer break. It is now possible to separate the staff work area and the collections. We are able to open the study area and most of the collections to users at weekends and evenings now. We have received very positive feedback from our users. Library users are able to access all current newspapers, journals, reference materials and books (except art materials and string-bound books) as long as the Fisher library is open. Please see the snapshot below

Collections

The East Asian Collection has received a number of significant titles recently:

Shinseinen - This is a Japanese journal published in 1921 - 1950. It is a primary source for studying Japanese contemporary literature, and cultural history of the Taisho and Showa period. The expensive acquisition was made possible with the support of the Japan Foundation library support grant, Arts faculty library fund and a private donation. The library now holds the reprint of the journal published between 1921 and 1934, and is planning to purchase more volumes when funds permit.

Inoue Yasushi zenshu - The University is fortunate to have received a donation of the complete works of the Japanese novelist Inoue Yasushi. The 29 volume set was presented to the university by Inoue Yasushi's daughter at a ceremony as one of the official events of the 2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange.

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