Tianjin Library Explained

Tianjin Library
Type:Public library
Established:1908[1]
Website:www.tjl.tj.cn

The Tianjin Library is a provincial-level public library[2] located in the Hexi District of Tianjin City. Established in 1908, it is one of the first provincial public libraries in China.[3]

Tianjin Library is one of the largest public libraries[4] and a national first-level library in China.[5]

History

The predecessors of Tianjin Library were Zhili Library (founded in the 34th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty[6]), Tianjin Municipal Library and the Former Tianjin Library, among which Zhili Library was the main one. [7] The library was renamed several times, and in 1982, it was renamed to its current name.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tianjin Basic Facts 2018. 2019-01-12. China Daily.
  2. Web site: "Public Library Law" promulgated. 2017-11-30. People's Daily.
  3. Web site: Venues - Exploring Tianjin - Tianjin, China - China Daily. 2018-06-29. China Daily.
  4. Book: James L. Mullins. Library Management and Marketing in a Multicultural World: Proceedings of the 2006 IFLA Management and Marketing Section's Conference, Shanghai, 16-17 August, 2006. 3 November 2008. Walter de Gruyter. 978-3-598-44026-7. 249–.
  5. Web site: Tianjin Library builds digital resource center. 2006-02-07. Enlightenment Daily.
  6. Book: Civilization's Watch: History and Exploration in the Conservation of Ancient Books. 2006. Beijing Library Press. 978- 7-5013-3139-0.
  7. Book: A Brief History of Tianjin. 1991. Tianjin People's Publishing House. 978- 7-201-01022-9.
  8. Book: Tianjin. 1990. China Railway Publishing House. 978-7-113-01017-1.