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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Koreanists,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We warmly invite you to <b>"Shaping the Future of Korean Studies: Korean Collections Consortium of North America (KCCNA)'s Collaborative Vision"</b>, a special session at the
<b>AAS Conference in Columbus, OH</b>. This program highlights Korean collections curated by KCCNA members libraries, each specializing in designated subject areas to support diverse research needs in Korean Studies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date & Time:</b> 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Friday March 14, 2025
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<b>Location:</b> Roman Johnson Room, Hilton Columbus Downtown<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://forms.gle/yLNpg3ZTjPa4MW1w6">This session</a> will showcase how KCCNA member institutions develop and expand their Korean collections. Through case studies and discussions, we aim to foster dialogue on strengthening research
resources for Korean Studies. This program is <b>open to all scholars</b> interested in Korean collections, resource development, and library collaborations that enhance access to specialized materials.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>RSVP by February 14, 2025</b> – Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to connecting and collaborating with you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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Hyokyoung Yi<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President, Korean Collections Consortium of North America (KCCNA)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Director, Tateuchi East Asia Library / Korea Studies Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">University of Washington Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Seattle, WA 98195-3920<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Phone. 206-543-6603<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="mailto:hkyi@uw.edu">hkyi@uw.edu</a>
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