NACIRA

National Committee for Information Resources on Asia

Annual conference and AGM (for 2025) on Friday 10am-4pm 20 March 2026. 

The conference explores how digital humanities are improving understanding and accessibility of Asian research collections at UK libraries.

The conference will take place at the Royal Geographical Society (1 Kensington Gore, London, United Kingdom, SW7 2AR).

For details and registration, see here.

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We support librarians, archivists and researchers involved in the collection, development and use of library resources and services for Asian and Middle Eastern studies.

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BREAKING NEWS

Hamish Todd, former Head of East Asian Collections, British library, was conferred by the Government of Japan one of Japan's prestigious national honours - The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays (旭日双光章) - “for his contributions to introducing Japanese culture to the United Kingdom and promoting understanding of Japan in the United Kingdom.”   

This national honour is one of the six classes of the Order of the Rising Sun, a Japanese order of merit. It is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the nation or the public, and it may also be conferred upon non-Japanese nationals.   

Heartfelt congratulations, Hamish!

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