Hana Kim is the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library at the University of Toronto (U of T). Previously, she served as the Head Librarian of the Asian Library at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Hana holds a Bachelor of Education from the Korean National University of Education and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from McGill University.
Hana has authored numerous articles and chapters and has presented on various topics, including East Asian studies librarianship, Asian Canadian heritage, diversity, equity, and access. She played a key role in initiating the Korean Canadian Heritage Archives Project, a nationwide endeavor that aims to document and preserve the history and contributions of Korean Canadians in collaboration with UBC. At the University of Toronto, she has spearheaded initiatives to promote and engage with Asian Canadian heritage through library programs and activities. In addition, she served as the editor of "Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity" (2022).
Furthermore, Hana has led a major capital project at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, focusing on enhancing the student library experience, creating conducive study and learning spaces, and fostering community engagement.
Hana has received numerous awards for her work, including the Korean Canadian Heritage Award (2018), Samsung Public Life Bichumi Women's Awards (2008), and Harvard Min Chapbook Translation Award (2006). She has held various leadership positions in organizations such as the Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL), where she served as President. Currently, she is an active member of the Pacific Rim Research Libraries Alliance (PRRLA) Steering Committee. Moreover, she is participating in several international organizations, including the Association of Research Libraries Kaleidoscope Program Task Force and the portal: Libraries and the Academy Editorial Board (Johns Hopkins University Press).
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