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    Overview

    TheSpecial Collections Development Centeris primarily responsible for the collection, organization, and presentation of ECNU’s unique archival and special resources. Through digitization, the establishment of specialized databases, and the organization of both online and offline exhibitions, the Center provides services to ECNU faculty, students, and the public. Representative projects include the ECNU Distinguished Scholars Database (open access), the ECNU Theses & Dissertations Full-text Database, the Truman Oral History Collection (microfilm), the Wang Zhiliang Digital Library, and the ECNU Metaverse Special Collections Gallery.

    In recent years, ECNU Library has placed strong emphasis on developing manuscripts as a major component of our special collections. Through the Distinguished Scholars Database project, the library has collected manuscripts from numerous scholars associated with ECNU, including renowned social scientists, professors, and outstanding alumni, forming a distinctive and rich resource system.

    In November 2022, the ECNU Manuscript Library was officially established under the administration of the Special Collections Development Center. It regularly collects manuscripts, notebooks, diaries, correspondence, signed books, photos, archives, seals, and other related items from ECNU faculty, students, alumni, and the general public. Donors receive official donation certificates.

    For donation inquiries, please contact:
    Chen Zhiqing (zqchen@library.ecnu.edu.cn)
    Ding Jiahui (dingjiahui1993@126.com)
    Tel: 62233383


    Main Responsibilities：

    Construction and Maintenance of Featured Databases

    Development and maintenance of the library’s self-built featured databases, including collection scope definition, application software selection,  database field structures and search paths design, and data quality control;

    Management of existing databases including the ECNU Distinguished Scholars Database, Wang Zhiliang Digital Library, Truman Oral History Collection, and ECNU Digital Special Collections Library.

    Collection, Organization, and Presentation of ECNU-based Resources

    Collection, organization, and presentation of various materials related to notable ECNU scholars and the university’s heritage, including manuscripts, photos, certificates, notes and diaries, correspondence, calligraphy and paintings, seals, and signed editions. This also includes campus exhibitions and the academic achievements of faculty and students, such as those featured in the ECNU Manuscript Library.

    ECNU Thesis and Dissertation Database

    Receipt and verification of electronic master’s theses and doctoral dissertations, as well as postdoctoral reports submitted by ECNU researchers;

    Management of submission-related issues and inquiries, and maintenance the theses & dissertation database.

    Promotion of Special Collections

    Promotion of special collections through multiple channels, including WeChat posts, the library website, the Metaspace Special Colllections Gallery and offline exhibitions.

    Digitization of Special Collections

    Digitization of unique library materials utilizing special scanning software and to facilitate full-text access , specifically, the digitization of large-scale microfilm collections from CASHL and manuscript materials.

    Head:Chen Zhiqing (zqchen@library.ecnu.edu.cn; 021-62233383)