Asia Pacific – Access

Hong Kong: HKU Libraries Special Collections and Open-view Conservation Laboratory officially open

Asia Pacific, LibrariesMay 15, 2026

(15 Feb 2026) The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Libraries announces the official reopening of its revitalised Special Collections and the launch of the new Open-View Conservation Laboratory in February 2026, following a six-month renovation. These enhanced facilities underscore HKU’s enduring commitment to preserving cultural heritage and advancing academic research in Hong Kong and beyond. Since its establishment…

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Taiwan: Full Chinese translation of 350-year-old Taiwan account published

Asia PacificMay 15, 2026

(12 May 2026) The National Taiwan Library (NTL) on Monday announced the publication of the first complete Chinese translation of a 350-year-old work documenting Taiwan during the 17th century. The 1669 publication, called “A Short Description of a Nine Year East Indian Journey” (Eine kurtze Beschreibung eines neunjährigen Ost-Indianischen Dienstes), was written by Albrecht Herport,…

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The future of libraries: a dialogue with CUHK’s university librarian

Asia Pacific, LibrariesMay 15, 2026

(12 May 2026) Reimagining the library lies at the heart of the work of Benjamin Meunier, university librarian at the Chinese University. Having overseen operations at the University College London Library in the United Kingdom for over 16 years, Meunier brings extensive experience in the strategic development of libraries to Hong Kong, where he also serves…

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Korea passes bill to block AI-generated publications from library deposits

AI, Asia PacificMay 15, 2026

(7 May 2026) A partial amendment to the Library Act, which excludes “one-click publications” rapidly produced using generative artificial intelligence (AI) from library deposit requirements, passed the National Assembly plenary session on Monday. Under the current law, even publications created with AI are subject to the deposit system, under which the National Library of Korea…

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Personalised phishing attacks likely after global Canvas hack

Asia PacificMay 11, 2026

(7 May 2026) Australasian universities are scrambling to determine whether they have been directly affected by a cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system which has compromised information security at up to 9,000 educational institutions around the globe. The platform’s vendor, Utah-based edtech company Instructure, reported on 1 May that it had “experienced a cybersecurity…

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Scientists made to declare retractions when seeking grant funding in India

Asia Pacific, Research SupportMay 6, 2026

(6 May 2026) Scientists applying to India’s leading research funding agency will be obliged to declare whether any of their publications have been retracted in the past five years. In new guidelines unveiled by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), applicants to its Advanced Research Grant will be obliged to disclose any retractions in the…

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New Zealand: Multi-million dollar estate advertises for mysterious ‘end of the world’ library job

Asia PacificApril 29, 2026

(28 Apr 2026) Are you “intellectually curious”, like books, and fancy working on a multi-million-dollar estate in the South Island? Then this job could be for you. Interest is being garnered for a new curator for a private “end of the world” library at Westhaven Estate in Mangarākau. Curiously titled, the job, advertised…

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Malaysia: National Library gathers 5,405 Malay manuscripts, strengthens knowledge heritage

Asia Pacific, DigitizationApril 29, 2026

(26 Apr 2026) Efforts to preserve Malay manuscripts are being strengthened through the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), which has collected 5,405 manuscripts to date as part of the nation’s intellectual heritage, reflecting its civilization, thought, and national identity. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said the establishment of the National Centre for Malay Manuscripts…

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Taiwan: Taitung County Library opens as a new local landmark

Asia PacificApril 29, 2026

(23 Apr 2026) After years of starts and stops, the Taitung County Library yesterday officially opened, featuring a design inspired by mountain mist that the county government hopes will help it become an important Taitung landmark. The project reflected local residents’ strong emphasis on knowledge and learning, Taitung County Commissioner Yao Ching-ling (饒慶鈴) said at…

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Chula and Tsinghua University sign MOU to advance modern library and AI-driven academic infrastructure

Asia PacificApril 29, 2026

(5 Mar 2026) The agreement aims to develop personnel capacity, strengthen knowledge infrastructure, and foster innovation in academic information systems—expanding beyond existing academic and research collaborations. It also seeks to promote the role of the “modern library” as a key university infrastructure supporting teaching, research, and innovation at the international level. The MOU was formally signed by Associate…

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