The collections are composed of the books in western languages which are published in the early years or with some special significance, the collection of oriental studies beginning with O which was published before 1980, part of the Deutschland-Institut (1931-1946, a cultural institution with Chinese and German scholars' participation) collection, part of Chinois-Franco University (1919-1950) collection mainly composed of the French books of the School of Literature, China-related Microfilms & Microfiches in British and American Diplomatic Archives, and so on.
Rare Books in Western Languages Description: Rare books in western languages published before 1800, or with some special significance. Note: Open to PKU faculty members and graduate students, materials can only be read within the room; open to outside readers restrainedly Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Ancient Books in Western Languages Description: Books published between 1800-1900 in Western languages. Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Collection of Oriental Studies Description: Collection of oriental studies beginning with O which was published before 1980. This collection is mainly composed of the Yenching University library. Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Deutschland-Institut Collection Description: Part of the Deutschland-Institut (1931-1946, a cultural institution with Chinese and German scholars' participation) collection. Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Chinois-Franco University Collection Description: Part of Chinois-Franco University (1919-1950) Collection which are mainly composed of the French books of the School of Literature. Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
EU Documentation Centre Collection Description: Donated EU official publications and various affiliated organizations’ publications. Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Microfilms & Microfiches in British and American Diplomatic Archives Description: Historical diplomatic archives about Anglo American and China, e.g. Confidential British Foreign Office Political Correspondences, China: 1906-1941 985 volumes, Confidential U.S. State Department Central Files Chinese Domestic Affairs (1930-1966), Chinese Foreign Affairs (1950-1963), 394 volumes in total. Note: For reading only with a microfilm reader Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Large-scale Special Collection of Microfilms Description: China-related microfilms and plain films. Note: For reading only with a microfilm reader Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM |