Tianjin Library

Not to be confused with Tianjin Binhai Library.

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

The 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

1. "Tianjin Basic Facts 2018" (PDF). China Daily. 2019-01-12.
2. ""Public Library Law" promulgated". People's Daily. 2017-11-30.
3. "Venues - Exploring Tianjin - Tianjin, China - China Daily". China Daily. 2018-06-29.
4. 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.
5. "Tianjin Library builds digital resource center". Enlightenment Daily. 2006-02-07.
6. Civilization's Watch: History and Exploration in the Conservation of Ancient Books. Beijing Library Press. 2006. ISBN 978- 7-5013-3139-0.
7. A Brief History of Tianjin. Tianjin People's Publishing House. 1991. ISBN 978- 7-201-01022-9.
8. Tianjin. China Railway Publishing House. 1990. ISBN 978-7-113-01017-1.