The National Library of China is the highest comprehensive library in China, and it is also the main resource pool for chinese heritage and academic research. Since its establishment, the National Library of China has played an important role in the development of the national library, constantly broadening and deepening the functions of document collection, protection and utilization, academic research and discipline construction, and serving the society, providing important support for the development of various national undertakings.

Established in Haidian District, Beijing, the National Library of China was founded in 1909. Now it has become one of the libraries with the widest collection area and the largest collection in China, and also one of the largest in Asia. As a national comprehensive library in China, its collections cover various fields and disciplines, from ancient cultural books to modern academic papers, and each era has corresponding resources.

The National Library of China has more than 35 million books, including books, newspapers, videos, maps, manuscripts and other types. With the development of information technology and the rapid popularization of digital technology, the National Library of China is also actively promoting the construction of digital and networked information resources.

The Importance of National Library of China

1. Protecting and Inheriting Cultural Heritage: As a national library, the National Library of China has collected a large number of precious documents from ancient times to the present, including China's famous works, classics, newspapers and manuscripts. These documents record and reflect the long cultural history of China, which is of great value to the study and research of future generations.

2. Promote the * * * sharing of domestic and foreign literature resources: The National Library of China has established a * * * sharing network of literature resources which is based on the collection of books, radiates the whole country and serves the whole world, and converts literature resources into digital literature resources through digital means, so that readers from all over the world can easily access the collection and digital literature resources of the National Library of China, thus promoting the * * * sharing and communication between literature resources.

3. Discipline construction and academic research: The National Library of China has a large number of original and academic literature resources, enabling it to hold academic seminars and other academic activities at home and abroad, providing important support for the development of academic fields.

4. Provide decision-making reference for government decision-making and national development: The National Library of China is the main collection and gathering center of all kinds of information resources at home and abroad, including government documents, academic journals, news reports and other information, which has an important influence and role on government decision-making and decision-making.

5. Serving the public: adhering to the service concept of public libraries, the National Library of China is open to the public free of charge, with a wide range of services to provide convenience for the people.