Shanxi University Library was founded in 1902. Formerly known as Shanxi University Library, it was renamed Shanxi University Library after the Revolution of 1911. Renamed on 193 1. By the end of 20 14, there were 36 paper documents, 2,535 electronic books (GB), 56 Chinese and foreign databases, 3 self-built databases 13, and a certain number of carrier documents such as CDs, micro-movies and audio-visual materials. Shanxi University Library has more than 654.38+00000 kinds of thread-bound books and 654.38+030000 books, among which there are many rare books. The local documents and books in Ming and Qing dynasties are particularly distinctive. 12010 In June, Shanxi University Library was named as the third batch of "National Key Protection Units of Ancient Books" by the Ministry of Culture.