The historical contributions of the Public Library Law of the People’s Republic of China

• 作者: LI Guoxin
• 来源期刊: 中国图书馆学报年刊(英文版)
• 学科: 政治法律
• 关键词: PUBLIC LIBRARY LAW PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP PUBLIC CULTURAL SERVICES
• 年，卷（期）: 2018,（1）
• 页码范围: 21-36
• 页数: 16页
• 分类号: D922.16

摘要

The main historical contribution of the Public Library Law is reflected in the following aspects:it clearly defines the notion of the public library,which not only reflects the internationally accepted law but also endows with Chinese characteristics;it guides the development of public librarianship in China;it meets the needs of the historical requirement proposed by the transformation of social principal contradiction in this new era;it clearly defines the legal responsibilities of the government in establishing public libraries and in ensuring their daily management;it innovates public libraries’governing structure;it promotes the integration of public library services with modern technologies;it establishes fundamental guidelines for encouraging public participation in public library development;and it clearly defines the nature and functions of the National Library and perfects publications deposit system.