A library is an institution that collects, sorts out and collects books and materials for people to read and refer to. As early as 3000 BC, libraries appeared. Library has the functions of preserving human cultural heritage, developing information resources and participating in social education.

domestic

Libraries in China have a long history. It's just that at first we didn't call it a library, a mansion, a pavilion, an observation deck, a temple, a courtyard, a hall, a study and a building.

For example, the Lian Zhai in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Shiqu Pavilion, Dongguan Pavilion and Lantai Pavilion in the Han Dynasty, Guanwen Temple in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Chongwen Academy in the Song Dynasty, Lianshengtang in the Ming Dynasty, and four storehouses and seven pavilions in the Qing Dynasty. "Library" is a foreign word, which was introduced into China from Japan at the end of 19.

According to the library in the dictionary, the word "library" first appeared in Japanese literature in 1877. However, it first appeared in China literature. When an article about building a simple library in the 62nd issue of Education World was pushed, it was 1894.

Shenzhen has become a "city of thousands of pavilions". Shenzhen virtual reader card provides great convenience for readers to use public libraries by means of deposit-free, ID-free and online application. The comprehensive application of virtual reader card enables readers to use online resources of the library smoothly and enjoy offline services conveniently, and also strongly supports the service innovation of the library.

The "self-service library" initiated by China Shenzhen Library has covered 98% of the streets in the city, and has become a model of "culture+technology" in Shenzhen.

The earliest provincial library in China is Hunan Library, which was founded in 1904.

In 20021year, the average library construction area per 10,000 people in China reached 135.5 square meters, an increase of 73.3% over 20 12; The per capita public library has 0.89 volumes, which is 74.5% higher than 20 12.

Library facilities

The library originated from the habit of taking notes. The library is a special place for readers to use library documents. The reading room of a library is generally divided into general reading room, professional reading room and reference research room.