Library & Archives
H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library
The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library was founded in 1933 by Bishop William C. White. It was the first major Canadian resource for researchers and others studying the arts and archaeology of Asia. The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library is now the most important library in Canada uniquely devoted to the arts of Asia.
The collections include books on the arts and archaeology of East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The library also has books on related subjects such as history, geography, numismatics, science, religion, social life and customs and even sports.
The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library is the also the service point for library collections on the Near East & Egypt and West Asia. The general public may visit during library hours.
Catalogue & Circulation
Online Catalogue
The holdings of the H. H. Mu Far Eastern Library are included in the online catalogue for the University of Toronto Libraries.
Please take note of the entire call number, the holdings (which lists the libraries that have a particular title and where in the library the item is located) and the location (which notes if the book is in the library or available on 24-hour request). These locations are critical to easily locate the item. Make a habit of noting location together with the call number. You may call ahead 416.586.5718 or e-mail fe.library@rom.on.ca to make sure that the materials are available for your use.
Please Note: For certain materials the location may read "Available upon request - 24 hours" or "Checked out until 2007". These books are located in the curatorial departments within the Museum and can be easily retrieved in most cases. Please call ahead to have these books held for you in the H. H. Mu Far Eastern Library.
Circulation
The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library is a reference library; the collections are non-circulating. Other than quick reference materials in the Reading Room, all other items are housed in closed stacks. Library staff are available to assist in identifying and locating material in the collections. Requests for material must be presented to staff, who will retrieve items for use in the Reading Room.
Reference questions on subjects covered by the H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library can be addressed to the librarian in person, by e-mail fe.library@rom.on.ca, or fax 416.586.5877. Telephone messages (416.586.5718, ext. 2) can also be left.
Contact
Tel: 416.586.5718
Fax: 416.586.5877
E-mail: fe.library@rom.on.ca
Reading room in H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library.
