Abstract:

Liang Qichao is a Chinese scholar, journalist, philosopher, and reformist during the late Qing
dynasty and early Chinese Republic who inspired Chinese scholars with his writings and reform movements.
In all his life Liang Qichao was closely connected with the Chinese library development because he is one
of the most important pioneers in this field and made great contributions to it. His theory of library still
exerts considerable influence in the advancement of contemporary library career.

Key words: Liang Qichao, Library, Historical origin, Collection