The Collection
Collectively the libraries provide access to over 50,000 books and thousands of periodical titles. Special strengths of the collection include American studies, political science, language teaching and linguistics, Asian art history, and religion. The library has done extensive purchasing of rare and out of print materials for our Asian and Japanese history collections.
In addition, Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) students and faculty have access to the vast holdings of the Temple University Libraries in Philadelphia.
Serial and Journal Titles
Serial and journal titles are held in paper, microfilm, microfiche and online formats through the Temple University Library Portal. Journal holdings vary by title, but as a general rule our holdings begin in 1980. When possible and necessary for research support, we have attempted to purchase additional back runs. Special holdings include a run of the New York Times microfilm/fiche edition beginning in 1851, and over 500,000 documents from the ERIC document depository on research in education.
The library is currently working on a new journal list for TUJ. Since Temple University in Philadelphia has provided students with global access to the Library Portal and its thousands of online journals and magazines, TUJ has been re-evaluating all of our paper and microfilm subscriptions. As soon as this project is complete, we will publish a new holdings list for our on site subscriptions.
Until this is complete you can check our title holdings in the Online Catalog. To find out if we own a specific issue, please contact us. Students can also check the Journal Finder on the Temple University Library Portal to locate online full text journals available.
Video Titles on DVD and VHS
The TUJ library holds a collection of over 1,500 video titles on DVD and VHS. The collection is a mix of documentaries and feature films in English and other languages with English subtitles. The collection is geared to support the curriculum and for aiding in language learning.
