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Libraly Journal ›› 2024, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (401): 37-45.

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The Development Process and Historical Experience ofBibliographical Retrieval Instruction in Contemporary China(1956—1984)

Huang Linghe, Song Li, Sun Xiaoping (School of Management, Hebei University)   

  • Online:2024-09-15 Published:2024-09-26
  • About author:Huang Linghe, Song Li, Sun Xiaoping (School of Management, Hebei University)

Abstract:

Reviewing and examining the development of bibliographical retrieval instruction incontemporary China is both historically and practically significant. This paper analyzes the evolution ofbibliographical retrieval instruction up to 1984, the year when the bibliographical retrieval course waswidely implemented, using a historical retrospective approach and a review of relevant literature andhistorical texts. The development process is divided into four stages: the exploratory stage (1956—1965),the stagnant stage (1966—1970), the recovery stage (1971—1976), and the pioneering stage (1977—1984).Each stage’s characteristics and overall development trends are summarized in relation to the actualhistorical context. The research reveals that bibliographical retrieval instruction in contemporary Chinaemerged as an essential response to the information age, and followed its own developmental logic. Thisprogression resulted from the persistent efforts of Chinese library and information science professionalsaddressing contemporary needs, as well as the coordinated collaboration between pioneering individualsand expert organizations. The study concludes by summarizing three historical experiences that areconducive to the development of information literacy education.