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Searching for Chinese history journals online

Ka Wai Fan (Chinese Civilisation Center, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 1 October 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

Based on the author's experience, this paper aims to provide tips for finding Chinese history journals on the web.

Design/methodology/approach

After reviewing a total of four portals, the author points out the challenge faced by searchers. The author provides six searching tips, including terms, databases, organizations, institutes, universities and publishers, for finding Chinese history journals online.

Findings

By following the hints provided by the author, most Chinese history journals can be found online and readers will be able to find full‐text articles or citations that will facilitate their research. In addition, examples are given to show how to catalogue online Chinese journals when building up an electronic library.

Practical implications

Contains very useful hints for librarians and researchers planning to build up an electronic library for China studies.

Originality/value

This paper offers practical help to librarians and researchers building up web sites or electronic libraries for China studies.

Keywords

Citation

Wai Fan, K. (2005), "Searching for Chinese history journals online", The Electronic Library, Vol. 23 No. 5, pp. 603-613. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640470510631317

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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