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This article by Daniel Lavelle is a poignant but hopeful ode to books and public libraries! theguardian.com/society/2021/o…

Due to winter weather conditions, UBC Asian Library is closed today. Please email us at [email protected] if you need assistance. Stay warm and safe! ☃️❄️

.UBC Asian Library is open with limited hours these two weeks. Regular hours resume on January 24. More information and update can be found at hours.library.ubc.ca.

This month we're excited to host an #NCCSpotlight by Setsu (UBC Asian Studies) about the innovative video series: Exploring Premodern Japan!🎥🗾🌸 How do we make premodern Japanese culture & history accessible to a wide audience? Read to find out! guides.nccjapan.org/homepage/news/…

Read about today's BC Redress announcement here. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022P…

We are honoured to preserve and care for the collection of beautiful, poignant letters written by Japanese Canadian youth during WWII UBC Library. Read some of the letters in the digital exhibition: tinyurl.com/4xnff2sv.

Spread the word and come join us UBC Asian Library UBC Tadoku Club Christina Laffin @kurtishanlon.bsky.social Kelly McCormick　マコーミック・ケリー Ayaka Yoshimizu (on hiatus) Bianca Chui / ビアンカ・チュイ (she/her) UBC Asian Studies

What is our Resource Sharing Committee? 🤔 This group provides crucial help accessing Japanese library resources at other institutions! Struggling with ILL? Doc delivery? Digitized content? 📑 RSC recently redid their page to help you find what you need: guides.nccjapan.org/illdd/welcome

You can also check out the RSC’s news page to learn some of the latest updates in this important area, such as an upcoming webinar on Information Sources for Japanese Studies by 国立国会図書館　NDL! ⬇️ Visit the site to learn more: guides.nccjapan.org/illdd/news

Learning the ins & outs of Japanese archives can be intimidating. 📚😬 Fortunately, at our 2023 Preparing the Next Generation of Japanese Studies Librarians Workshop experts Tsuyoshi Harada, Shoji YAMADA, & Satoshi Kikutani spoke on 3 crucial resources! ⬇️ guides.nccjapan.org/c.php?g=842050…

Very excited to see UBC Asian Studies PhD candidate, Ai Yamamoto's engaging blog post showcasing UBC Library Kamishibai propaganda plays digital collection! UBC Asian Library

RT UBC Library: New Japanese Language Great Reads titles have arrived at UBC Asian Library! Check out the latest award-winning novels, thought-provoking non-fiction selections, fascinating manga offerings, and more. bit.ly/3CW5HI0

A great article on the groundbreaking OER created by Ayaka Yoshimizu, Saeko Suzuki and their team at @ubcasian! UBC Library offers open access to digitized Tairiku Nippō open.library.ubc.ca/collections/ta…, featured on the OER. UBC Asian Library Digitization Centre

RT UBC Library: Check out new titles added to the UBC Asian Library collections online or in-person at the Asian Library branch on the Vancouver campus. bit.ly/3tFYbzG

Check out the news from UBC Library about our exciting rare Japanese acquisitions!

Where can you locate visual materials on Japan? 🖼️🗾 The 国立国会図書館　NDL has a rich collection! Whether you’re looking for woodblock prints, books, magazines, or other published materials, the NDL Image Bank is a great place to get started! rnavi.ndl.go.jp/imagebank/en/i…

The Asian Library is currently hosting a display featuring hina ningyō and koinobori in celebration of Girl’s Day and Children’s Day. Visit the display at the Vancouver campus up until the end of March. bit.ly/3P7Hllr

RT UBC Library: The Asian Library is currently hosting a display featuring hina ningyō and koinobori in celebration of Girl’s Day and Children’s Day. Visit the display at the Vancouver campus up until the end of March. bit.ly/3P7Hllr

Join UBC Asian Studies' upcoming lecture on March 18, featuring award-winning novelist HIRANO Keiichiro! Also explore his books at the UBC Asian Library new arrival section! asia.ubc.ca/events/event/t…

UBC Library is excited to be awarded a Toshiba International Foundation (TOSHIBA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION) grant to digitize items in UBC Asian Library’s Japanese Collection. bit.ly/3yA8R5o