October 28, 2024
UW Libraries Appoints Director for Tateuchi East Asia Library
UW Libraries has announced the permanent appointment of Hyokyoung Yi as the Director of the Tateuchi East Asia Library. Yi started her career with the Libraries in 2002 as head of the Tateuchi Library’s public services and Korean Studies Librarian, and has been the acting interim director since August 2023. In 2019, she received the University’s prestigious Award of Excellence for Outstanding Librarianship. In her role, Hyokyoung will continue to provide leadership, strategic vision, and oversight for the physical and virtual services associated with the Tateuchi East Asia Library.
I am truly honored to serve as the permanent Director of the Tateuchi East Asia Library. I look forward to continuing our efforts to support teaching, research and collaboration across the UW Libraries. I especially want to thank my close colleagues at the Tateuchi East Asia Library — we work together as a dedicated team, and it’s through our collective commitment that we continue to make such meaningful contributions.
Hyokyoung Yi
Director, Tateuchi East Asia Library / Korea Studies Librarian
University of Washington Libraries
Seattle, WA 98195-3920
[email protected] 206-543-6603