News

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…

Recently, the 2025 Sino-Foreign University Library Annual Conference was successfully held at Wenzhou-Kean University. The annual conference, organized by the Wenzhou-Kean University Library, attracted active participation of 22 universities, including 11 Sino-foreign universities. The conference theme was Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities: Future-Focused Pathways for Sino-Foreign University Libraries. The annual conference aimed to jointly explore the development direction of libraries…

Throughout the long river of time, the Earth has never been silent. It records the years in the folds of rock layers, murmurs of growth through the branches and leaves of forests, and narrates the fate of all beings through the rise and fall of species. We often assume that "breathing" is a rhythm unique to humans, yet when you bend down to listen, you will find the entire planet breathing powerfully: the rocks buried deep underground reveal memories spanning hundreds of millions of years, the e…

In 2025, the Nobel Prize in Literature was announced under the global spotlight. At this memorable moment, we can't help but ask again: what kind of writing can transcend the boundaries of language and culture to ultimately win the world's resonance? From October 20 to November 2, Wenzhou-Kean University Library will present a literary journey themed Nobel Bookshelf: Who Wins the World with Words. This exhibition blends the classic and the contemporary, reading and reflection. We invite all facu…

The human body is both our most intimate space and our greatest mystery. It holds our thoughts, feelings, and memories-yet remains full of secrets. As science advances, we're beginning to understand its hidden depths. Great books help us decode the language written in our flesh and blood, and know more deeply the self that lives within. Here, we've selected some of the best books that explore the body. Some are funny, some are serious—but all reveal how life works in their own way. They share on…

On October 9, 2025, Beijing time, Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. About Author László Krasznahorkai (1954– ), one of the most important contemporary Hungarian writers, is the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize. He has received nearly all major Hungarian literary honors, including the Kossuth Prize, the Republic’s Laurel Wreath, and the Márai Prize, as well as the American National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2014. Deeply fascina…