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Pleasure and Pain Revelations of an Asian Studies Librarian

Follow the journey of Xian Wu, an Asian Studies Librarian at Michigan State University, as she navigates the joys and challenges of her role. From expanding Asian classes to acquiring valuable resources, Wu shares her experiences in the world of Asian studies.

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Pleasure and Pain Revelations of an Asian Studies Librarian

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  1. Pleasure and PainRevelations of an Asian Studies Librarian Xian Wu 吴宪 Asian Studies Librarian Michigan State University LibrariesCEAL, Hawaii, March 30, 2011

  2. Road to work– library back entrance March 1, 2011

  3. Feet on CampusEyes on Asia Increased number of Asian students & scholars Faculty interests and collaboration with scholars in Asia Expansion of integrated Asian classes Pressing need for Asian resources of all formats

  4. Collection Development with Joint Funding E-resources: China Academic Journals; Japan Knowledge+; and IndiaStat (library administration and Area Studies support) Acquisition of a classic Chinese title with fund from Asian Studies Center: 重刊許氏説文解字五音韻譜 12 vols Acquisition of “Documenta Indica” 18Vols with fund support from Area Studies

  5. Global Crossing: China India Africa 2010

  6. Privileges and Chances Wonderful Area Studies division (Africa, Latin America, Russian/East Europe) Autonomy for Asia with strong team support Secondary appointment in Main Reference Bibliographic Instruction (e.g. geography class--Indian/China cities) Bridging with other offices (e.g. Asian Studies Center, China Faculty Club & VIPP)

  7. Buying Trip Support from Library Administration and 2010 World Expo Shanghai World’s Expo & MSU Library Exhibition

  8. Obligations and Challenges Conflicts between desire and ability to work well (lack of language skills) Time constraints for doing more Juggling multiple tasks at the same time (e.g. can’t be at meetings of three Asian librarian associations) Change in composition of patronsundergraduates versus graduates

  9. Pleasure and Pain Life for an Asian Studies Librarian at Michigan State University is Delightfully/Deliciously Demanding

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