The library holds rich collections of Chinese electronic resources alongside its century-old traditional collections. Most of the electronic resources are subscrbed web-based commercial databases. Also included are several online resources, such as Ling Long 玲瓏 Women's Magazine and Chinese Paper Gods 中國紙馬, the results of digitization and collaboration projects of the library.
Access to most e-resources require the use within Columbia University's IP range or a proxy connection with authentication. To ensure proper access, use the links from Clio, or the updated links on the webpages of Columbia libraries.
If a login is required on a database interface, unless specific login instructions are provided on the associated library page, disregard the database login fields. Instead, look for IP login option (typically labeled as IP登录 or 机构登陆 or its like) on the page and select it.
We recommend participating in the Chinese studies workshops organized by the library, as well as centrally-organized library workshops, and exploring Library Services & Tools.
Descriptions for each e-resource may be checked for further information. Please note that some library webpages, including the Descriptions page, may not be updated promptly, as all library webpages have been centrally managed since 2024. Generally, Clio provides more detailed information for each resource.