The UM Library Announces Its New Book “Sailing the Sea of Books: A Librarian’s Pursuit of Dreams” Freely Available Online (2025-08-28)


The University of Macau Library is thrilled to announce the publication of “Sailing the Sea of Books: A Librarian’s Pursuit of Dreams”, which is a memoir of the author Dr. Jianzhong Wu, a world-renowned library science expert scholar, and former University Librarian at the University of Macau.

This book blends chronological narratives with thematic chapters, woven together the author’s personal and professional journey of exploration in the domestic and international library field and beyond. It’s more than just a memoir. It provides a multifaceted lens through which to understand the library and cultural sectors, making it a profoundly worthwhile and engaging read.

The book is available for free access at: https://libdigital.um.edu.mo/redirect/um_digital/991010490676806306


Sailing the sea of books: a librarian’s pursuit of dreams / Jianzhong Wu 

Macao: The University of Macau Library, 2025. 239 pages, colour illustrations. Electronic ISBN: 978-99965-1-218-6