The University of Iowa Libraries

Core Collections:

• Siku Quanshu Database Newly Classified According LC Classification
• Monograph Serials
• Chinese Arts (Monograph serials)
• Chinese History (Monograph serials)
• Chinese Languages and Linguistics (Monograph serials and individual titles)
• Chinese Literature (Monograph serials)
• Chinese Philosophy (Monograph serials)
• Chinese Political Science (Monograph serials)
• Chinese Religion (Monograph serials)
• Chinese Social Sciences (Monograph serials)
• Collections in Dunhuang Studies
• Chinese Journals

This database-driven Web page allows users to browse or search our major collecions:

Search Options:

• Browse by Subject
• Keyword Search: keyword in simplified or traditional Chinese; keyword in Pinyin

Technical Instructions:

• First of all, click on "View" on your browser and mouse over "Encoding" to make sure that "Auto-Select" or "UTF-8" is checked.
• Search: Your PC should have the function set up for you to input Chinese language scripts (either simplified or traditional); otherwise, you may use Pinyin to search.
• Display: If your PC cannot display Chinese characters, you can use the files in PDF format.