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Tateuchi East Asia Library

Tateuchi East Asia Library
Tateuchi East Asia Library. Image credit: University of Washington

How to Visit

A hidden gem of the UW Libraries system, the Tateuchi East Asia Library is located in Gowen Hall on the south end of the Quad. The main entrance and reading room are located on the third floor and are accessible by stair or elevator.

This library has over 800,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan, and other languages; databases; and research librarians who support East Asian studies.

Drop in, or make an appointment with a research librarian!

Books in the Tateuchi East Asia Library
Tateuchi East Asia Library. Image credit: UW Libraries

Stop in to browse current books and periodicals from China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan; find print and online research materials on East Asian studies; or attend one of the many events and exhibits hosted by the Tateuchi East Asia Library.

The recently renovated reading room, with its woodwork, domed ceiling, and leaded glass windows, is a perfect place to get some quiet studying done between classes.

The space includes individual study carrels, reservable group study rooms, a new Chill & Recharge area, computers, and scanners. Check the Study Space page for descriptions of all the spaces available.

Study room in Tateuchi East Asia Library
Tateuchi East Asia Library Community Room. Image credit: UW Libraries

In addition to the print collection, the Tateuchi East Asia Library offers many online databases, journals, and e-books on East Asian history, culture, languages, political systems, and more. See the East Asia Studies Research Guide for some of these online resources.

Did you know?

With an initial collection established in 1937, the Tateuchi East Asia Library is the second oldest library on campus!

This concludes our tour of the Tateuchi East Asia Library.

 

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