1. Council on East Asian Libraries Five-Year Statistical Analysis, FY2019-FY2023: Trends and Insights.
- Author
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Dongyun Ni, Michiko Ito, Kim, Ellie, Anlin Yang, and Doll, Vickie Fu
- Abstract
This document provides a comprehensive analysis of East Asian libraries in North America over a five-year period, from FY2019 to FY2023. The analysis examines various aspects such as collections, expenditures, personnel, and public services. The report emphasizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on specialized collections for East Asian studies and highlights the transformations that occurred in response to the challenges. The findings reveal trends in library participation, acquisitions of different types of materials, and the increasing reliance on digital resources. The article also discusses fiscal support, with consistent funding trends observed over the five-year period. While public services were negatively affected by lockdowns and restrictions, there were signs of recovery in FY2023. Overall, East Asian libraries in North America demonstrated resilience and adaptability during the pandemic, focusing on expanding and diversifying their resources. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024