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Siku Quanshu

Accessing the Siku Quanshu database requires downloading a client program.  Please note that this client program is necessary to access the database and there is no direct access via a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.

Once the client program is installed, follow the instructions for the optional program check, then select IP Login in the Login window  Siku Quanshu login screen.

Please note that at this time off-campus access is not supported by this database

The Installation Guide on this page contains important information regarding the technical requirements for a user's computer, especially about the required language packages.

The Siku Quanshu client program must be downloaded and used on a computer using the Windows operating system.

Download Siku Quanshu Client

For technical assistance please contact Mike McDermott.