Legal basis: Regulations of Guangzhou Public Library.
Article 1 In order to promote the development of public libraries, meet the public's demand for knowledge, information and related cultural activities, and realize and protect the public's basic cultural rights and interests, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and combined with the actual situation of this Municipality.
Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to the establishment, management and service of public libraries within the administrative area of this Municipality.
Article 3 The term "public library" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to public welfare service institutions established by people's governments at all levels and open to the public to collect, sort out, preserve, research and utilize literature and information resources.