Shanxi Library Explained

Shanxi Library should not be confused with Shaanxi Provincial Library.

Shanxi Provincial Library
Type:Public library
Established:1909
Location:Changfeng Business Area, Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China

The Shanxi Provincial Library, also known as the Shanxi Library,[1] is a Taiyuan-based[2] comprehensive provincial-level public library, located in Changfeng Business Area, Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China.[3]

History

The construction of the Shanxi Provincial Library began in 1908 and was completed in 1909.[4] On 28 August 1960, the building of the Shanxi Provincial Library was inaugurated and opened to the public independently.[5]

In July 2013, the New Hall of Shanxi Provincial Library was opened,[6] with a total construction area of about 50,000 square metres and a total investment of 350 million yuan.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: A Visitor Guide to East Asian Libraries. Feb 26, 2021. Libguides.brown.edu.
  2. News: Shanxi Library goes extra mile for visually impaired. September 9, 2020. The Jakarta Post.
  3. Book: Chinese reading dictionary. 1993. Nanjing University Press. 978-7- 305-01568-7.
  4. Book: Shanxi Market. 1990. Shanxi People's Publishing House. 978-7-203- 01625-0.
  5. Book: List of Chinese Library and Information Institutions. 1995. Northeastern University Press. 978-7-81006-938-0.
  6. News: New Shanxi Provincial Library Opened. 2013-07-09. Shanghai Library.
  7. News: Construction of the new Shanxi Provincial Library started yesterday. 2008-07-31. Sina.

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