Latse

Latse draws from a solid background of serving for over 15 years as one of the world's foremost centers for modern Tibetan studies. Established in 2003, Latse Library opened its doors to unique collections and programs focusing on all facets of contemporary Tibet. Over the years, we have become known not only for our library holdings, but also for... our projects and programs that highlight contemporary Tibetan culture and scholarship, and facilitates exchange among scholars, researchers, and communities from around the world. Building upon our foundation and experience as a library with strong ties to Tibet and Tibetan communities, and adhering closely to a commitment to sharing knowledge and resources, in early 2019, Latse Library became simply "Latse," reflecting a new expanded scope of work that goes beyond our role as a library, to work in creating and supporting meaningful resources and continuing to engage with communities by supporting impactful initiatives, while at the same time finding ways to provide greater access to our own collections. As a library, we have always been concerned with issues of language use and literacy, as well as access to knowledge. As a non-profit committed to the Tibetan plateau, we are striving to identify and engage in the ways we can offer the most benefit. As Tibetan language use faces greater and greater challenges, what are the ways we can make use of our expertise and experience to promote literacy among all ages? What are substantive ways of supporting parents and teachers faced with complex decisions on language use in the home and in class? How can we engage with future community leaders and inspire younger generations? How can we most effectively share our own library of resources with a wider audience? This is Latse.Read More