Libraly Journal

Libraly Journal ›› 2020, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (8): 31-37.

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Research on Wang Bainian’s Thoughts and Practices of Children’sLibrary Service

Wang Wanjing   

  • Online:2020-08-25 Published:2020-08-25

Abstract: Wang Bainian was a famous children’s librarian in the Republic of China period. During
his tenure as director of the Children’s Library of the First Primary School Affiliated to Peking Normal
University, he followed the principle of children oriented librarianship, and made a thorough study of
service targeted at children from the aspects of library layout, collection selection, reading guidance and
librarian training. He then put his ideas into practice. By exploring Wang Bainian’s service thoughts and
practices, this paper reveals his contribution to the development of children’s library in China.