The Tianjin Library (simplified Chinese: 天津图书馆; traditional Chinese: 天津圖書館) is a provincial-level public library[2] located in the Hexi District of Tianjin City. Established in 1908, it is one of the first provincial public libraries in China.[3]
| Tianjin Library | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1908[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www.tjl.tj.cn |
Tianjin Library is one of the largest public libraries[4] and a national first-level library in China.[5]
History
editThe predecessors of Tianjin Library were Zhili Library (founded in the 34th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty[6]), Tianjin Municipal Library and the Former Tianjin Library, among which Zhili Library was the main one. [7] The library was renamed several times, and in 1982, it was renamed to its current name.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Tianjin Basic Facts 2018" (PDF). China Daily. 2019-01-12.
- ^ ""Public Library Law" promulgated". People's Daily. 2017-11-30.
- ^ "Venues - Exploring Tianjin - Tianjin, China - China Daily". China Daily. 2018-06-29.
- ^ James L. Mullins (3 November 2008). Library Management and Marketing in a Multicultural World: Proceedings of the 2006 IFLA Management and Marketing Section's Conference, Shanghai, 16-17 August, 2006. Walter de Gruyter. pp. 249–. ISBN 978-3-598-44026-7.
- ^ "Tianjin Library builds digital resource center". Enlightenment Daily. 2006-02-07.
- ^ Civilization's Watch: History and Exploration in the Conservation of Ancient Books. Beijing Library Press. 2006. ISBN 978- 7-5013-3139-0.
- ^ A Brief History of Tianjin. Tianjin People's Publishing House. 1991. ISBN 978- 7-201-01022-9.
- ^ Tianjin. China Railway Publishing House. 1990. ISBN 978-7-113-01017-1.
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