The H.H.Mu Far Eastern Library and its collections on Asia & Egypt are open to the public weekday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Library materials as a rule do not circulate.
The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library was founded in 1933 by Bishop William C. White. Since that time it has been a major Canadian resource for researchers and others studying the arts and archaeology of Asia. The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library is the most important library in Canada uniquely devoted to the arts of Asia.
The collections include books on the arts and archaeology of East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library also holds important research collections on the Near East, Ancient Egypt and West Asia.
Catalogue & Circulation
Online Catalogue
The holdings of the H. H. Mu Far Eastern Library are included in the online catalogue for the University of Toronto Libraries.
Please take note of the entire call number, the holdings information (which lists the libraries that have a particular title and where in the library the item is located) and the location (which notes if the book is in the library or available on 24-hour request). All this information is critical to easily locate your item. Please make a habit of noting location together with the call number. You may e-mail fe.library@rom.on.ca to make sure that the materials are available for your use.
Circulation
The H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library is a reference library; the collections are non-circulating. Library materials may be used either in the H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library.
Reference questions on subjects covered by the H.H. Mu Far Eastern Library can be addressed to the librarian in person by appointment, by e-mail fe.library@rom.on.ca, or fax 416.586.5877. Telephone messages (416.586.5718, ext. 2) may also be left.
Contact
Tel: 416.586.5718
Fax: 416.586.5877
E-mail: fe.library@rom.on.ca