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General
9am - 8pm
Special Collections
By Appointment
Research at Yenching
Harvard-Yenching Library holds the most comprehensive East Asian collection of any American university, with circulating and special collection materials in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Manchu, Mongolian, and more.
Get Research Help for Asian Studies
Searching HOLLIS for Asian-Language Materials
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East Asian Studies Research Guide
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Chinese Studies Research Guide
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Japanese Studies Research Guide
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Korean Studies Research Guide
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Yenching Orientation Guide
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Archival Materials at Yenching
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Reserve a Seat in the Special Collections Reading Room
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Attend a Research Orientation Session
We regularly hold in-person research orientation sessions where our librarians offer in-depth guidance on how to access and use our wide variety of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean e-resources and databases.
Check for Upcoming Sessions
Collection Highlights
Explore rare Chinese handscrolls, Japanese manuscripts, and Korean archives alongside rich East Asian collections in history, literature, and culture.
Explore Special Collections
Explore General Collections
Collection
Digitized Maps of East Asia
Digital Collection
Chinese Rare Books
Digital Collection
Hedda Morrison Photographs of China
Collection
Naxi Manuscripts
Digital Collection
Early Photography of Japan
Digital Collection
Chinese Rubbings Collection
Exhibitions & Events
K-Pop Fandom
Through
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Chinn Ho Reading Room
,
Harvard-Yenching Library
Year of the Horse
Through
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Chinn Ho Reading Room
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Harvard-Yenching Library
Virtual Exhibit: Footsteps of the Past
Apr
30
Making of an Alternative Genealogy? A Copy of "The Records of Eminent Confucians" at the Harvard-Yenching Library
Presentation
4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Harvard-Yenching Library
Space at Yenching
The Harvard-Yenching Library offers a variety of spaces geared towards quiet independent study as well as collaborative group work.
Explore All Yenching Spaces
Group Study Room
Reserve this cozy workspace, which fits up to 6 comfortably and features a TV monitor with laptop connectivity.
Media Room
This room fits 6 comfortably around a TV used for displaying movies and playing video games from the library's East Asian collections.
Bibliography Room
Reserve this room that fits 10 comfortably and features easy outlet access, large tables, and comfortable seating.
Study Carrels
These reservable, individual study spaces fit one person comfortably at a private desk with shelf space to hold research materials.
Special Collections Reading Room
Reserve a seat here to work with Yenching’s special collections. Materials must be requested in advance.
Research Services & Support at Harvard Library
Choose a Search Tool
Just like how Google offers Google Scholar and Google Images, the Library offers different search tools for different types of research.
Researching with Special Collections
Everything you need to know about requesting and viewing items from Harvard Library’s special collections and archives.
Teach with Harvard Library
Get support to help your students navigate the Library and find the materials they need.
Service
Ask a Librarian
Get immediate help during our live chat hours, or submit a question.
Tool
FamilySearch
Access genealogical research records from computers in the Harvard-Yenching Library.
Tool
Library Browser Extensions
Use LibKey Nomad or Lean Library to seamlessly access Harvard Library resources from anywhere on the web.
Service
Copies & Reproductions
On-demand digitization of Harvard Library collection items.
Tool
Database Search
Identify and connect to the best databases for your research topic.
About Harvard-Yenching Library
Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant
Harvard-Yenching Library Publications
Access
The Harvard-Yenching Library is open to all Harvard ID holders.
Non-Harvard ID holders interested in our general collections
can apply for access.
Special collections are open to all
by appointment
. Materials must be requested in advance of your visit.
Location
2 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge
,
MA
02138
United States
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Connect
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hylpub@fas.harvard.edu
617-495-2756
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