Discover the range of services and resources offered by KU Libraries during a series of specialized workshops in Watson Library’s Clark Instruction Center (CIC) designed for graduate students in East Asian Studies. Our goal is to ensure full awareness of the extensive library services available and enhance search techniques using library databases. Each workshop is designed independently; register for workshops that interest you most. Registration closes 24 hours prior to each workshop.

General Introduction

Watson Library, CIC | Friday, Sept. 8 | 2:30–4 p.m.

Get familiar with the KU Libraries homepage and learn effective database search techniques. Get acquainted with lib.ku.edu and get to know the databases you MUST know for your research! Register at rockcha.lk/eaworkshops

Interlibrary Loan & Delivery Requests

Watson Library, CIC | Friday, Sept. 15 | 2:30–4 p.m.

What if KU Libraries doesn’t have an item you need or you are away from Lawrence? This workshop discusses our resource sharing services and provides tips to make your requests more effective. Register at rockcha.lk/eaworkshops

Chinese Database Workshop

Watson Library, CIC | Friday, Sept. 22 | 2:30–4 p.m.

Get familiar with Chinese language databases like Duxiu, Chinamaxx, and CAJ. Learn the tricks of search and document delivery. Get introduced to MLA International Bibliography, Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics, and learn how to use WorldCat for searching. Discover open access databases that are beneficial to research. Register at rockcha.lk/eaworkshops

Japanese Database Workshop

Watson Library, CIC | Friday, Sept. 29 | 2:30–4 p.m.

Learn to use important Japanese language online resources, and get familiar with three online newspaper databases: Asahi Cross Search, Yomidas, and The Japan Times, which is a newly subscribed resource for KU Libraries. Register at rockcha.lk/eaworkshops