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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (386): 39-46.

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On the Life Story of Lei Guangyu, Founder of Public Libraryin Modern China

Long Yaohua (Changsha Library)   

  • Online:2023-06-15 Published:2023-07-03
  • About author:Long Yaohua (Changsha Library)

Abstract:

Changde Library, opened in 1903, is the earliest public library named as “library in modernChinese history. However, due to its short existence and insufficient in-depth research, little detailedand factual information about its founder Lei Guangyu is available. This paper makes a detailed textualresearch on Lei Guangyus life, describes his pioneering work in the library industry, as well as hisexperience, friends and writings, and puts it under the broad background of the time to observe and studyto reveals his ideological course.