Landmarks in Science & Technology: A Library Special Collection

During the early years of the University, extra funds were made available to the Library from time to time, allowing the Library an opportunity to develop two special collections: Antique Maps of China and the History of Science. Though the “birth” of these collections may be incidental, the decision on what to collect was made after careful deliberation. The subject areas chosen for these two collections were – and still are – unique in this region and, therefore, fill a gap in scholarship.Presently, the History of Science collection, with a focus on scientific discoveries in Europe, consists of some 70 rare books and approximately 1000 reference titles. Although this collection is modest in size and limited in scope, it offers an illuminating glimpse of the awesome achievements of the human intellect.