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East Asian Library Information Desk

Experienced librarians and information specialists are ready to assist patrons from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at the East Asian reference desk, Monday through Friday with the exception of summer term which varies. Consultation hours are open during the office hour.

In addition, the staff at Japan Information Service (JIS), which is also located at the Information Desk, provides Japan-related information services and reference consultations from 12-4pm, Monday-Friday. The Japanese Bibliographer and Public Services Librarian cover Japan-related services during other hours.


Service Phone Reference Specialists
(412) 648-8185 (207 Office) Ms. Haihui Zhang, Chinese Bibliographer, Tel: 412-624-5652

(412) 648-7708 (Information Desk)

(412) 648-7617 (JIS)

Mr. Hiroyuki Good , Japanese Bibliographer, Tel: 412-648-8187

(412) 648-7683 (Fax) Ms. Xiuying Zou, Public Services Librarian,  Tel: 412-648-7781

Ask-EAL-Librarian-Online

You are also welcome to use our Ask-EAL-Librarian-Online form to submit your question. Our librarians will response in 24-48 hours via e-mail.