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{{Short description|Public library in Nanjing, China}}
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| library_name = 南京圖書館, simplified form 南京图书馆
| name_en = Nanjing Library
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| established = 1907
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| location = 189 Zhongshan E Rd, [[Xuanwu District, Nanjing|Xuanwu]], [[Nanjing]], [[Jiangsu]]
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'''Nanjing Library''' ([[Traditional Chinese]]: 南京圖書館, [[Simplified Chinese]]: 南京图书馆 [[Hanyu Pinyin|Pinyin]]: Nánjīng Túshūguǎn) is the third largest library in [[People's Republic of China|China]] with over 10 million items. It houses important scientific, cultural and arts literature relating to [[Jiangsu province]] and other national historical records such as ancient [[China|Chinese]] and foreign publications. As located in the ancient capital [[Nanjing]], the library contains 1.6 million ancient books and 100,000 volumes of books, documents and manuscripts (including [[Buddhist texts|Buddhist scriptures]]) dating from the [[Tang Dynasty]] to the [[Ming Dynasty]].<ref>[http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_new/default.htm About the Nanjing Library]</ref>
'''Nanjing Library''' ({{zh|t=南京圖書館|s=南京图书馆|p=Nánjīng Túshūguǎn}}) is the third-largest library in China with over 10 million items. It houses important scientific, cultural and arts literature relating to [[Jiangsu province]] and other national historical records such as ancient Chinese and foreign publications. As located in the ancient capital [[Nanjing]], the library contains 1.6 million ancient books and 100,000 volumes of books, documents and manuscripts (including [[Buddhist texts|Buddhist scriptures]]) dating from the [[Tang dynasty]] to the [[Ming dynasty]].<ref>[http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_new/default.htm About the Nanjing Library] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527135841/http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_new/default.htm |date=2008-05-27 }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Nanjing Library.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Nanjing Library.jpg|thumb]]
Nanjing Library was established in 1907 as Jiangnan Library. Over time, the library has undergone several organisational changes. The Library endured through Chinese feudal dynasties, [[Xinhai Revolution|Chinese democratic revolution]], and the [[Chinese Revolution (1949)|founding of new China]]. It witnessed greatest changes that took place in modern China and by itself gives clear records to the one-century history of modern China.
Nanjing Library was established in 1907 as Jiangnan Library. Over time, the library has undergone several organisational changes. The library endured through Qing dynasty, Republic of China, and the People's Republic of China. It witnessed greatest changes that took place in modern China and by itself gives clear records to the one-century history of modern China.
Resources of books: Most of books were collected in 1949 (The year of establishment of People's Republic of China), including both printed and written document literature. Currently, the number of collection books in Nanjing Library is 2.3 million. One feature of Nanjing Library is ancient documents which is 1.6 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nanjing Library|website=jslib.org.cn |url=http://www.jslib.org.cn/pub/njlib/Jslib_englishversion2012/}}</ref>


=== Jiangnan Library ===
=== Jiangnan Library ===
In 1907 [[Duan Fang]] — governor-general of [[Liangjiang]]{{dn|date=July 2013}} area — established ''Jiangnan Library'' on the site of Xiyin Academy at [[Nanjing]] in order to preserve ancient books and scrolls of [[Song Dynasty]], [[Yuan Dynasty]], [[Ming Dynasty]], and [[Qing Dynasty]]. Miao Quansun (繆荃孫) was appointed to be the [[librarian]]. The Jiangnan Library was the first modern public [[library]] in [[China]]. <ref name="Nanjing Library"/>
In 1907 [[Duanfang]], [[Viceroy of Liangjiang]], established ''Jiangnan Library'' on the site of Xiyin Academy at [[Nanjing]] in order to preserve ancient books and scrolls of [[Song dynasty]], [[Yuan dynasty]], [[Ming dynasty]], and [[Qing dynasty]]. Miao Quansun ({{lang|zh-Hant|繆荃孫}}) was appointed to be the [[librarian]]. The Jiangnan Library was the first modern public [[library]] in [[China]].<ref name="Nanjing Library"/>


=== China Studies Libriaty===
=== China Studies Library===
Jiangnan Library was renamed China Studies Library (or Library of Chinese Studies, 國學圖書館) during the [[Nationalist Government]].
Jiangnan Library was renamed China Studies Library (or Library of Chinese Studies, 國學圖書館) during the [[Nationalist Government]].


In 1927, the University District System was adopted in [[Jiangsu Province]], and according to the system, Jiangnan Library was to be administered by the national university with the additional function of administering educational affairs in Jiangsu, in that year, and then in the May 1928 it was renamed as ''Library of Chinese Studies, [[National Central University]]'', the name of which university was successively changed from National Southeastern University to Nanjing [[Sun Yat-sen|Zhongshan]] University in 1927, Jiangsu University and then Central University in 1928 and finally [[Nanjing University]] in 1949. [[Liu Yizheng]] (柳詒徵) was appointed to be the [[librarian|chief librarian]].<ref name="Nanjing Library"/> In October 1929, the University District System was abolished, and the library was administered by the [[Jiangsu Province|Jiangsu]] Department of Education and was renamed as ''Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies''.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/>
In 1927, the University District System was adopted in [[Jiangsu Province]], and according to the system, Jiangnan Library was to be administered by the national university with the additional function of administering educational affairs in Jiangsu, in that year, and then in the May 1928 it was renamed as ''Library of Chinese Studies, [[National Central University]]'', the name of which university was successively changed from National Southeastern University to Nanjing [[Sun Yat-sen|Zhongshan]] University in 1927, Jiangsu University and then Central University in 1928 and finally [[Nanjing University]] in 1949. [[Liu Yizheng]] ({{lang|zh|柳詒徵}}) was appointed to be the [[librarian|chief librarian]].<ref name="Nanjing Library"/> In October 1929, the University District System was abolished, and the library was administered by the [[Jiangsu Province|Jiangsu]] Department of Education and was renamed as ''Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies''.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/>


=== National Central Library ===
=== National Central Library ===
In 1933, the [[Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China|China Ministry of Education]] built the ''National Central Library'' (國立中央圖書館) on [[Chengxian Street]] in [[Nanjing]]. The Library was relocated several times due to the [[Second Sino-Japanese War|Sino-Japanese War]] and the [[Chinese Civil War]]. Jiang Fucong (蔣復璁) was the chief librarian. Towards the end of 1948, Jiang Fucong took about 130,000 volumes of rare books to [[Taiwan]] under instructions of [[Republic of China]]. The core of this collection was formed by the "[[Rare Book Preservation Society]]" (文獻保存同志會) in 1940-41. In May 1949, the library was handed over to the Nanjing Military Control Commission.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/>
In 1933, the [[Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China|Chinese Ministry of Education]] built the ''National Central Library'' ({{lang|zh-Hant|國立中央圖書館}}) on [[Chengxian Street]] in [[Nanjing]]. The library was relocated several times due to the [[Second Sino-Japanese War|Sino-Japanese War]] and the [[Chinese Civil War]]. Jiang Fucong ({{lang|zh|蔣復璁}}) was the chief librarian. Towards the end of 1948, Jiang Fucong took about 130,000 volumes of rare books to [[Taiwan]] under instructions of the [[Republic of China]]. The core of this collection was formed by the "[[Rare Book Preservation Society]]" ({{lang|zh-Hant|文獻保存同志會}}) in 1940–41. In May 1949, the library was handed over to the Nanjing Military Control Commission.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/> During the civil war [[National Central Library]] moved to [[Taipei]] and the remained in Nanjing was later renamed Nanjing Library.


=== Nanjing Library ===
=== Nanjing Library ===
On March 19, 1950, National Central Library was renamed as ''National Nanjing Library'' by the [[Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Culture]], and was put under the joint administration of the [[State Administration of Cultural Heritage|Bureau of Cultural Relics]] and [[Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Culture]]. He Changqun was appointed as chief librarian. In October 1952, ''National Nanjing Library'' merged with ''Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies''.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/> In July 1954 the library renamed ''Nanjing Library'' and was supervised by the [[Jiangsi Province|Jiangsu Provincial]] Department of Culture. Wang Changbing was appointed as chief librarian.<ref name="Nanjing Library">{{cite web|title=Nanjing Library - About Us - History|url=http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_history/|work=About Us|publisher=''Nanjing Library''|year=2009|accessdate=2009-01-04}}</ref>
On March 19, 1950, National Central Library was renamed as ''National Nanjing Library'' by the [[Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Culture]], and was put under the joint administration of the [[State Administration of Cultural Heritage|Bureau of Cultural Relics]] and [[Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China|Ministry of Culture]]. He Changqun was appointed as chief librarian. In October 1952, ''National Nanjing Library'' merged with ''Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies''.<ref name="Nanjing Library"/> In July 1954 the library renamed ''Nanjing Library'' and was supervised by the [[Jiangsi Province|Jiangsu Provincial]] Department of Culture. Wang Changbing was appointed as chief librarian.<ref name="Nanjing Library">{{cite web|title=Nanjing Library - About Us - History|url=http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_history/|work=About Us|publisher=Nanjing Library|year=2009|access-date=2009-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019164025/http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_history/|archive-date=2008-10-19|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Departmental structure==
==Departmental structure==
The Nanjing Library is organized in the following structure.<ref>http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_departments/</ref>
The Nanjing Library is organized in the following structure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_departments/|title=南京图书馆|website=www.jslib.org.cn|access-date=2009-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022205144/http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_departments/|archive-date=2008-10-22|url-status=live}}</ref>


*Office of the Chinese Communist Party Committee of NL
*Office of the Chinese Communist Party Committee of NL
*Chief Librarian’s Office
*Chief Librarian's Office
*Hu Resources Department
*Hu Resources Department
*Labor Union
*Labor Union
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==Reciprocal library exchange program==
==Reciprocal library exchange program==
Nanjing Library has partnered with the [[State Library of Victoria]] (Australia) for reciprocal exchange since 1985. This includes staff visits and exchange of publications between the libraries.<ref>http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/partners/partnerships/nanjing.html Partnership with the Nanjing Library</ref>
Nanjing Library has partnered with the [[State Library of Victoria]] (Australia) for reciprocal exchange since 1985. This includes staff visits and exchange of publications between the libraries.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060824113101/http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/partners/partnerships/nanjing.html] Partnership with the Nanjing Library</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
The Nanjing Library is located at<ref>http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_locations/default.htm</ref>
The Nanjing Library is located at<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_locations/default.htm |title=南京图书馆 |access-date=2008-05-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527123415/http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/njlib_about/njlib_locations/default.htm |archive-date=2008-05-27 }}</ref>
Main Library
Main Library
66 Chengxian Road,
66 Chengxian Road,
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210018,
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210018,
People’s Republic of China
People's Republic of China


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[National first-class library]]
*[[National Central Library]]
*[[Jinling Library]]
*[[Jinling Library]]
*[[Shanghai Library]]
*[[Shanghai Library]]
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*[[Chinese Library Classification]] (CLC)
*[[Chinese Library Classification]] (CLC)
*[[Archives in the People's Republic of China]]
*[[Archives in the People's Republic of China]]
*[[Ningbo Library]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Nanjing Library}}
*[http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/ Nanjing Library (English version)]
*[http://www.jslib.org.cn/njlib_Englishversion/ Nanjing Library (English version)]
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Latest revision as of 04:20, 20 June 2024

Nanjing Library
南京图书馆
Map
Location189 Zhongshan E Rd, Xuanwu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
TypePublic
Established1907
Branch ofJiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism
Collection
Items collected12 million (2016)
Other information
Websitewww.jslib.org.cn

Nanjing Library (simplified Chinese: 南京图书馆; traditional Chinese: 南京圖書館; pinyin: Nánjīng Túshūguǎn) is the third-largest library in China with over 10 million items. It houses important scientific, cultural and arts literature relating to Jiangsu province and other national historical records such as ancient Chinese and foreign publications. As located in the ancient capital Nanjing, the library contains 1.6 million ancient books and 100,000 volumes of books, documents and manuscripts (including Buddhist scriptures) dating from the Tang dynasty to the Ming dynasty.[1]

History

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Nanjing Library was established in 1907 as Jiangnan Library. Over time, the library has undergone several organisational changes. The library endured through Qing dynasty, Republic of China, and the People's Republic of China. It witnessed greatest changes that took place in modern China and by itself gives clear records to the one-century history of modern China. Resources of books: Most of books were collected in 1949 (The year of establishment of People's Republic of China), including both printed and written document literature. Currently, the number of collection books in Nanjing Library is 2.3 million. One feature of Nanjing Library is ancient documents which is 1.6 million.[2]

Jiangnan Library

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In 1907 Duanfang, Viceroy of Liangjiang, established Jiangnan Library on the site of Xiyin Academy at Nanjing in order to preserve ancient books and scrolls of Song dynasty, Yuan dynasty, Ming dynasty, and Qing dynasty. Miao Quansun (繆荃孫) was appointed to be the librarian. The Jiangnan Library was the first modern public library in China.[3]

China Studies Library

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Jiangnan Library was renamed China Studies Library (or Library of Chinese Studies, 國學圖書館) during the Nationalist Government.

In 1927, the University District System was adopted in Jiangsu Province, and according to the system, Jiangnan Library was to be administered by the national university with the additional function of administering educational affairs in Jiangsu, in that year, and then in the May 1928 it was renamed as Library of Chinese Studies, National Central University, the name of which university was successively changed from National Southeastern University to Nanjing Zhongshan University in 1927, Jiangsu University and then Central University in 1928 and finally Nanjing University in 1949. Liu Yizheng (柳詒徵) was appointed to be the chief librarian.[3] In October 1929, the University District System was abolished, and the library was administered by the Jiangsu Department of Education and was renamed as Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies.[3]

National Central Library

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In 1933, the Chinese Ministry of Education built the National Central Library (國立中央圖書館) on Chengxian Street in Nanjing. The library was relocated several times due to the Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. Jiang Fucong (蔣復璁) was the chief librarian. Towards the end of 1948, Jiang Fucong took about 130,000 volumes of rare books to Taiwan under instructions of the Republic of China. The core of this collection was formed by the "Rare Book Preservation Society" (文獻保存同志會) in 1940–41. In May 1949, the library was handed over to the Nanjing Military Control Commission.[3] During the civil war National Central Library moved to Taipei and the remained in Nanjing was later renamed Nanjing Library.

Nanjing Library

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On March 19, 1950, National Central Library was renamed as National Nanjing Library by the Ministry of Culture, and was put under the joint administration of the Bureau of Cultural Relics and Ministry of Culture. He Changqun was appointed as chief librarian. In October 1952, National Nanjing Library merged with Jiangsu Provincial Library of Chinese Studies.[3] In July 1954 the library renamed Nanjing Library and was supervised by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture. Wang Changbing was appointed as chief librarian.[3]

Departmental structure

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The Nanjing Library is organized in the following structure.[4]

  • Office of the Chinese Communist Party Committee of NL
  • Chief Librarian's Office
  • Hu Resources Department
  • Labor Union
  • Office of General Affairs
  • Security Office
  • Department of Acquisition and Cataloging
  • Reader Service Department
  • Department of Information Resources Development
  • Department of Information Technology Application
  • Historical Archive Department
  • Research and Training Department
  • Editing House of 21st Century Library

Reciprocal library exchange program

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Nanjing Library has partnered with the State Library of Victoria (Australia) for reciprocal exchange since 1985. This includes staff visits and exchange of publications between the libraries.[5]

Location

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The Nanjing Library is located at[6] Main Library 66 Chengxian Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210018, People's Republic of China

Transportation

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The library is accessible from Daxinggong Station of Nanjing Metro.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ About the Nanjing Library Archived 2008-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Nanjing Library". jslib.org.cn.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Nanjing Library - About Us - History". About Us. Nanjing Library. 2009. Archived from the original on 2008-10-19. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  4. ^ "南京图书馆". www.jslib.org.cn. Archived from the original on 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  5. ^ [1] Partnership with the Nanjing Library
  6. ^ "南京图书馆". Archived from the original on 2008-05-27. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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