According to the articles of association of library society of china, library society of china is a national, public welfare, academic and non-profit mass organization, which is voluntarily combined by scientific and technological workers from national libraries and related industries or institutions. It is the bridge and link between the party and the government and librarians, and it is an important social force to guide the scientific management of the library cause, promote the progress of science and technology, and develop the library cause in China.

China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, as national associations, are in charge of business and the administrative level should be the director level.