Spotlight on the Libraries: Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library

The Collection

With approximately 50,000 volumes, including 2,500 periodical titles, 1,000 reels of microfilm, 7,000 newspaper clippings and an expanding collection of audio and visual materials, the Richard Charles Lee Library collection is the largest research collection for Hong Kong and Canada-Hong Kong  studies outside of Hong Kong. The collection focuses primarily on Hong Kong, Canada-Hong Kong relations, and Chinese Canadians.

Library Services

The Library provides a wide range of information and research services in support of teaching, learning, research and other academic initiatives at the University of Toronto. Services include reference consultation, tours, presentations, exhibitions, and a Hong Kong seminar series. In close collaboration with the Asian Institute and the Department of East Asian Studies, the Library serves as an important link between the University and the external community, through cultural and educational events, involving Hong Kong immigrants and Chinese community organizations.

To learn more about the Library's intiatives or to find out how to support its programs, contact its director, Jack Hang-tat Leong, at 416-946-3892 or jack.leong@utoronto.ca.

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