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Korea University Library System

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Korea University Libraries
LocationSeoul, South Korea
TypeAcademic library system
Collection
Size2.5 million
Other information
Websitelibrary.korea.ac.kr

The Korea University Libraries (Korean고려대학교 도서관) is the library system of Korea University. With over 2.5 million volumes, it is one of the largest academic library systems in South Korea.

Libraries in the system

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  • Main Library - Opened in 1978, the Main Library contains about 800,000 pieces of data—the largest collection in any private university library in South Korea.
  • Haesong Law Library - the Haesong Law Library boasts the largest collection of any Korean law facility.
  • Centennial Digital Library
  • Science Library - the Science Library contains about 330,000 books, with a focus on engineering, medicine, and natural science.
  • Graduate School Library - built in 1937 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bosung College. It has been designated as Historic Site No. 286.

Library holdings

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(As of April 1, 2008)

  • Print Materials, Non-Books : 2,510,470 vols
  • E-Resources : 172,557 titles[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Global KU - Frontier Spirit". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
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