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This book discusses the development of library and information services in China and the effect of the nation's political and social conditions on that develpment. The author briefly reviews the history of Chinese libraries and librarianship, then describes Chinese library services in the first half of the 20th century. The remarkable consequences of the ideological change after the Communist takeover are described in a concise manner, but the focus of this book is the massive modernization movement that has taken place since 1978.
This unique book has been prepared based on data collected directly from Chinese professional journals. In addition, it provides unusual detailed information from sources obtained during the author's extensive official visits to libraries and library schools in China. For the first time, these details are now easily accessible in one comprehensive volume.
List of contents
Foreword by Lois M. Chan
Foreword by Ching-Chih Chen
Preface
Introduction
Historical DevelopmentLibraries for Book Storage (Pre-1905)
Libraries for the Public (1905-1949)
Libraries for Politics (1949-1976)
Libraries for Modernization (1976-1992)
Libraries for the Market Economy (1992-Present)
LegislationThe Republic of China (1912-1949)
The People's Republic of China (1949-Present)
Administration and OrganizationAdministration
Organization
Professional Societies
Present Status
National LibrariesNational Libraries
National Library of China
Rare Book Collections in China
Public LibrariesPublic Library Movement
Modern Library Movement
Organization and Administration
Recent Major Developments
Academic and Schools LibrariesBrief Review of the Educational System
Academic Libraries
School Libraries
Special Research LibrariesObjectives and Services
Organization
Documentation and Information Center of the CAS
Institute of Scientific and Technological Information of China
Bibliographic Control and ServicesEarly Development
Modern Development (1911-1976)
Contemporary Activities (1976-Present)
Library and Information Science EducationBrief Review of Historical Development
Contemporary Library Education Programs
Trends and Outlook
Library and Information AutomationPreparation and Experimentation (1974-1987)
Application and Implementation (1987-1992)
Networking and Expansion (1992-Present)
Conclusion
Appendix A. Selective List of Acronyms
Appendix B. English Translation of Chinese Names
Index
About the author
Sharon Lin
Summary
This book discusses the development of library and information services in China and the effect of the nation's political and social conditions on that develpment. The author briefly reviews the history of Chinese libraries and librarianship, then describes Chinese library services in the first half of the 20th century.
