Harvard-Yenching Library
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.
Harvard-Yenching Library General Collections
The Harvard-Yenching Library holds more than 1.7 million volumes in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and other East Asian languages.
Our circulating collections can be searched via the HOLLIS Catalog. Request books for pickup from any Harvard library, or find them in our stacks.
Harvard-Yenching Library Special Collections
Harvard-Yenching Library holds rare books, archival materials, manuscripts, photos, scrolls, rubbings, and maps in many languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Manchu, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Naxi.
Many of our special collections have been digitized and can be viewed in CURIOSity and HOLLIS Images. Our rare and special collection materials are also available for viewing in our reading room. Please request items and make a reading room appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
