Full Description
The library in China has been transformed by rapid socioeconomic development, and the proliferation of the Internet. The issues faced by Chinese libraries andlibrarians are those faced by library practitioners more globally, however, China also has its own unique set of issues in the digital era, including developmental imbalance between East and West, urban and rural areas, and availability of skilled practitioners. Chinese Librarianship in the Digital Era is the first book on Chinese libraries responding to these issues, and more.
The first part of the book places discussion in historical context, before moving on to the digital environment of the Chinese library. The book then considers the issue of digital copyright in China, and debates the core values of the Chinese library. The next three chapters cover public and academic libraries, and library consortia. Finally, the book gives a view of the future prospects for libraries in China.
Contents
List of figures and tables
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Preface
About the authors
Chapter 1: Historical review of Chinese libraries
Abstract:
The ancient Chinese library
The modern Chinese library (1840-1999)
The context of era
Chapter 2: The Chinese library's digital environment
Abstract:
Review of internet development in China
The information content industry
Digital publishing
Chapter 3: The digital library in China
Abstract:
Research history
Practicing course
Digital libraries and traditional libraries - Chinese interpretation
Chapter 4: Digital copyright in China and libraries
Abstract:
A brief history of Chinese copyright development
Digital libraries and digital copyright
The library community's standpoint on digital copyright
Chapter 5: The Tao and utensils debate: the core value of a library
Abstract:
Genesis
Modern China's political context
The library's core value in the Chinese context
Chapter 6: Public library: the silhouette of China's social public service
Abstract:
Three factors pushing the development of the public libraries in China
The layout of public libraries' service facilities and networks in the digital era
Public library's individual development with digital technology support
The public library digital service is promoted by a national major digital culture project
Difficulties and the future for China's public libraries
Chapter 7: Academic libraries: focusing on service
Abstract:
Influence of digital technology on academic library
University library
Special libraries
Chapter 8: Library consortia in China: cooperation, sharing, and reciprocity
Abstract:
The development of library consortia in China
The characteristics of library consortia in China
Cross-system library consortia
National library consortia
Regional library consortia
Chapter 9: Future prospects
Abstract:
Future librarians - human beings or machines?
Creating the future of the library with both Tao and utensils
Conclusion
References
Index
