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How can I use the Asian Collections at the Library of Congress?

Are there special procedures or requirements for accessing rare materials in the Asian collections?
Last Updated: Nov 21, 2024 |
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How can I access Asian Division Rare Materials?
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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How do I donate a book?
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Does the Library of Congress have holdings of newspapers from Asia and how might I borrow them?
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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Does the Asian Division offer any grants and fellowships to researchers and students to use the Asian Collection and conduct research at the Library of Congress?
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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- Florence Tan Moeson (FTM) and summer fellowship
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What is in the North Korean serials collection? How can I access it?
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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How can I access Asian Reading Room books and collections through my local library?
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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What materials comprise the Asian collections at the Library of Congress?

The Asian Division of the Library of Congress has custody of more than 4 million items in many Asian languages and dialects.
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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Asian Division Florence Tan Moeson Fellowship and Summer Intership
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2024 |
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- Florence Tan Moeson (FTM) and summer fellowship
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