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Dear WKUers,   We are pleased to announce that WKU Library has officially activated access to the itext (Ai Jiao Cai) digital textbook Platform.   The itext platform offers a curated collection of high-quality electronic textbooks from leading international publishers. All titles have been jointly selected by the 12 Foreign Teaching Materials Center member libraries of China Education Ministry, with the goal of providing authoritative, systematic, and high-caliber teaching and reference material…

In order to satisfy the academic needs of faculty and students, the WKU Library newly subscribed to the following databases: Chinese Research Data Services Platform (CNRDS) (access begins Jan. 1, 2026) WRDS Platform (access begins Feb. 1, 2026)         - Revelio Labs - Revelio Job Postings         - Compustat - Global          - Compustat - Transcripts          - CRSP Stock/events          - CRSP 1925 US Stock Database, Annual delivery (FA)         - CCM (Distributed Annually)         - LESG SDC…

The WKU Library subscribed to the LSEG Workspace. This database is listed on the Library’s Database A-Z page. The LSEG Workspace covers equities, bonds, funds, indices, warrants, commodities, futures, foreign exchange, macroeconomic indicators, industry data, risk management, and more. It provides continuous and complete historical data, backed by rigorous data collection, processing, and validation procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability. The WKU Library currently provides one account for…

Dear Explorers, Beneath the tranquil facade of the library lie hidden "rifts in reality" worthy of profound exploration. These collected library's holdings possess a unique narrative charm—everyday logic is reshaped here, where souls whisper, animals speak, clouds obey will, and time extends nonlinearly. They are regarded as representative works of "magical realism," cloaked in literary narrative, yet challenging and reconstructing our perception of reality. Only the most discerning readers can…

Dear patrons, As the holiday approaches, to maintain a clean and orderly library environment, WKU Library will conduct a comprehensive cleanup of all unclaimed personal items stored in the lockers on the 3rd and 4th floors of the library and in SLAC 302. Please come to the library before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, to check and retrieve your personal belongings. Any unclaimed items after this deadline will be transferred to the KEANU One Stop Student Services Center (SLAC B1F). Pleas…

SLAC410 Immersion Reading Lounge will be temporarily closed for renovations from November 24th to November 30th.During this period,we kindly request that you utilize other available study areas within the library.Thank you for your understanding.    

On the shelves, there are always books that, when opened, release peculiar fragrances. Not the smell of ink, but the clear bitterness of citrus ripened under the sun, the tartness of grapes swelling and splitting in a rainstorm, the sweetness of apples tinged by autumn frost—perhaps the soft thud of a fruit falling from a branch at dawn, startling a forgotten memory; or the bubbling jam on a stovetop, thickening time itself. The moment you turn the page, it's like taking a bite of freshly picked…

Because of the part of space maintenance requirements, the Immersion Reading Lounge (SLAC Room 410) is temporarily closed from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2025. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via library@wku.edu.cn.

At the entrance of the library’s third floor lies a small periodicals reading area. Wooden shelves stand quietly, unassuming yet orderly, housing a collection of over 200 types of periodicals, among which more than half are in foreign languages. International news, academic exploration, culture and arts, technological innovation, social trends... Each publication shines in its own right while resonating with others in the space, offering readers a diverse and rich source of information. For this…

When the spotlight of the Nobel Prize in Literature dims, the exploration of globally acclaimed works does not end. Books honored by various awards converge here, unlocking the diverse possibilities of literature. The Akutagawa Prize unveils human nature through the sharp edge of Japanese prose. The Kafka Prize questions “Who are we?” through absurdity. The Hugo Award stretches the boundaries of storytelling... This time, with curiosity for words, collect your personal Literary Boarding Pass, an…