Korean Studies Research Guide Original: Home

Welcome to the Korean Studies Library Research Guide.

 용비어천가 (龍飛御天歌)

The Korean collection, established in 1931, has grown to over 200,000 volumes, including books, serials, multimedia materials, and electronic resources. Among the highlights of the collection are Korean rare books and special collections such as the Yi Song-ui Collection, Sin sosol, and the Conant Collection. The collection primarily focus on the humanities and social sciences, especially in history, philosophy, religion, arts, classics, and literature. Additionally, as a member of the Korean Collection Consortium of North America (KCCNA), the collection has developed assigned subjects including Korean history  (1864-1945), Seoul, popular culture, fine and performing arts, education, psychology and publications on Korea and Koreans published in the New York area.

To learn more about the overall collection policy, please see the Korean collection development policy.

The Korean collection primarily supports the teaching and research needs of the faculty, staff and students in Korean Studies programs at Columbia University and is accessible through the online catalog CLIO. Additionally, these resources are available to scholars worldwide via Borrow Direct, and Interlibrary Loan services.

This guide is a valuable resource for Columbia University students, faculty, and researchers focused on Korea-related topics. It provides access to a wide range of resources in various formats, including print, electronic, and multimedia. Additionally, it directs you to both Columbia University libraries’ resources and freely available external ones. The guide is organized into seven tabs, each offering access to specific types of resources at the top of this window.

If you have questions, feedback, or would like to schedule a library instruction session, a library tour, or research consultation, please contact the Korean Studies librarian at hs2148@columbia.edu or 212-854-1507.

We also welcome suggestions for additional resources to enhance our collection. Your input is greatly appreciated.