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The Joy Luck Club Author: Amy Tan Call Number: PS3570.A48 T36 1989 The Joy Luck Club is the story of four Chinese immigrant women and their four American-born daughters. Mothers experienced unhappy marriages under the moral oppression of the old Chinese society. They hope the next generation can take control of their lives and pursue self-worth. By describing the conflict and generation gap caused by different values between mothers and daughters, this book reflects the collision and compatibili…

With the deadline of March 3rd, 2024 (Beijing Time) approaching, we encourage interested students to prepare their materials as required and submit the applications on time.   This round Library Scholarship program, distinguishing itself from the previous, opens up four award slots, each for the College of Business & Public Management, College of Liberal Arts, Michael Graves College, and College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.   Please scan the QR code below to get more information,…

The WKU Library Award Committee invites WKU full-time students to apply for the WKU Library Scholarship. The scholarship supported by the WKU Library Endowment Fund aims to encourage students to be engaged with Library services and use Library resources for their academic achievements. This round of the Library Scholarship program will open up four award slots, each for the College of Business & Public Management, College of Liberal Arts, Michael Graves College, and College of Science, Mathe…

Because of the part of space maintenance requirements, the Immersion Reading Lounge (SLAC Room 410) is temporarily closed from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2024. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via library@wku.edu.cn.

According to the evaluation of current databases and the patrons’ needs for new databases, the WKU Library adjusted the subscription of electronic resources as follows:   Update of CSMAR The WKU Library has increased the number of sub-databases on CSMAR. 52 sub-databases are available now. CSMAR is a comprehensive research-oriented database focusing on Chinese Finance and Economy.   The newly subscribed sub-databases are listed below. The more details of sub-databases can be found on the CSMAR…

Dear WKUers!   Happy New Year！As we gear up for the winter holiday, a big shout-out to all of you for making our library awesome year-round.   Guess what? We've got more than 8000 new books in the library, including books recommended by readers at the 2023 book fair! From academic publications to recreational readings, there's something for everyone. So, before you're chilling during the Spring Festival, why not swing by and check out our new arrivals? Feel free to borrow anything that catches…

WKU library has prepared not only a Chinese New Year booklist but also a foreign New Year booklist for all patrons. There are 20 new books in this recommendation. We recommend them through five categories. Let's have a look at some of them! Academic and Professional Development The secret syllabus: a guide to the unwritten rules of college successAuthor: Jay Phelan, Terry BurnhamCall No.: LB2343.32 P54 2022 In this book, two Harvard Ph.D. professors provide students with the language and tools t…

The ticking countdown to 2023 has less than ten days remaining.  It's time to look back. Regardless of how your past reading journey unfolded, the new year is always a fresh beginning, opening a brand-new page for the possibilities of reading. ​The library has prepared an opening-year booklist for all readers.  (Some books will be presented in a surprise blind box, all readers can attend interactive activity through the WeChat Platform article) The Elephant in the UniverseAuthor: Govert Schillin…

Biased Author: Jennifer L. Eberhardt Call Number: BF575. P9 E24 2021 CN We may think of ourselves as always treating others equally, but the reality is quite different. Implicit biases subtly shape what we see, hear, feel, and remember every day, even influencing our routine behaviors, and causing numerous negative impacts on both ourselves and society. Only by changing our mindset can we break through from existing limitations. American social psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt summarizes her own…

Student Learning and Activity Center In the spring of 2023, the Wenzhou-Kean University Student Learning and Activity Center was completed and put into use. Subsequently, the Wenzhou-Kean University Library also moved into the Student Learning and Activity Center building, which is of great significance to the development of the library. As an important place for students to study and discuss, the importance of the library is self-evident. In order to create a distinctive brand of WKU Library,…