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An Analysis on Utilization of the Collection Books of Ancient Academy

Xu Shouzhi   

  • Online:2015-10-26 Published:2015-10-25

Abstract:

Collecting books was one of the important functions of Ancient Academies. The academy collection of books, the government collection of books, the private collection of books and the temple collection of books were the four major types of collecting books in ancient China. The ancient academy was a unique educational organization in ancient China. The playing of the education function of academy was close contact with books. Compared with the official collection of books, the private collection of books that the academy collection of books were more emphasis on the use. It reflected its value in use and formed a set of perfect system in circulation. The system still has realistic guiding significance in today.

Key words: Ancient academies, Collection books, Use