Chinese Collections of Top East Asian Libraries on the East Coast of the United States

Abstract

To have better understanding of the Chinese collections from top six East Asian libraries on the East Coast, the authors did some researches and also conducted interviews with librarians of those libraries. This article is the framework of the information gathered and the focus is on the following aspects, 1. Historical background, 2.Overview of the development, 3. Subject strengths, 4. Special collections, 5. Internet resources. Meanwhile, the conclusion summaries the current problems and what the future holds for the development of Chinese collections at East Asian libraries in the U.S.A.

Keywords

• East Asian libraries-East Coast-United States
• Chinese collections
• Sinology studies-United States