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The Construction and Open Sharing of Ancient Books Resources in the National Library of China

Zhao, Wenyou; Chen, Yishuang

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Title
The Construction and Open Sharing of Ancient Books Resources in the National Library of China
Author(s)
  • Zhao, Wenyou
  • Chen, Yishuang
Issue Date
2023-05
Keyword(s)
  • National Library of China
  • digitization of ancient books
  • open sharing
  • international cooperation
Date of Ingest
2024-08-06T15:42:42-05:00
Geographic Coverage
China
Abstract
Ancient books form part of the strong cultural heritage of China and are significant examples of unique Chinese traditional culture. With advances in information technology, digitization has become an important method to address the contradiction of preservation versus utilization of ancient books. By looking back at the strategic planning for ancient book digitization at the National Library of China, the fundamental status of ancient books collected there is established and the necessity of constructing digital resources of ancient books and of openly sharing these resources is demonstrated. Practical achievements of the National Library of China's ancient book digitization include self-construction at the library, collection outside of the library, and international cooperation. Problems and challenges in digital resource construction and sharing include establishing unified standards of ancient book digitization systems, establishing a unified release platform, raising the ratio of ancient books digitization, and enhancing the level of knowledge service. A survey of overseas Chinese ancient books and digital cooperation countermeasures and suggestions is included. To enhance access to the wisdom of ancient Chinese books, this paper proposes a National Library service transformation.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Series/Report Name or Number
Volume 71, Issue 4, May 2023
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
article
Language
eng
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Library Trends 71 (4) May 2023: Cultural Heritage and Digital Scholarship in China: Part II [Restricted Access] PRIMARY
This special issue of Library Trends on cultural heritage and digital scholarship in China is divided and published in two parts as Volume 71, Issues 3 and 4. It introduces readers outside of China, and even those within, to the richness, diversity, and long history of China’s cultural heritage and the innovative digital scholarship being conducted with it.