As part of the Ohio State University Libraries' East Asian Collection, the Chinese Collection can be said to date from the academic year 1960-61, when the first course in Chinese language was offered in the Division of Linguistics. The first B.A. degree in Chinese was awarded in 1964, at which time the library holdings were only 4,000 volumes. The collection is constantly growing. As of June 30, 2010, the Chinese collection holdings have increased to 160,000 volumes, plus microfilms, journals, newspaper, and materials in electronic format. The library collects selectively but systematically in the general humanities; some areas in social sciences including political science, sociology, anthropology and education. It is strong in Chinese literature and linguistics (all aspects), and Chinese history (especially local gazetteers). This Collection is open to public, provides interlibrary loan service to all libraries through OhioLink, CIC and OCLC.

For our operation time and floormap, please click here. Presented here is a new means to serve our patron. You may find here electronic reference tools and reading materials as well as selected links related to Chinese studies on the Internet. It is a new experience for all of us, so your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. You may contact me, the Chinese Studies Librarian, at your convenience.