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Libraly Journal ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (406): 47-53.

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Distinction and Convergence of Legislation on the Protection of Ancient Books with the Law on Public Libraries and the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics

Huang Doudou (School of Law, Xi’an Jiaotong University)   

  • Online:2025-02-15 Published:2025-02-27
  • About author:Huang Doudou (School of Law, Xi’an Jiaotong University)

Abstract: Based on the close connection between ancient books, library collections, and cultural relics,the legislation on ancient books must be distinct from and aligned with the Law on Public Libraries and the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics, to ensure consistency with in the legal system, coordination across legislative levels, and integration into the broader legislative hierarchy. The legislation onancient books should differentiate itself from the Law on Public Libraries in areas such as guidelines,service rules, and originality protection, while coordinating on matters like administrative oversight,regenerative protection, and incentives. Similarly, it should be distinguish itself from the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics in terms of guidelines, usage rules, and human resources development,while achieving convergence in classification standards, management methods, and legal accountability.It is recommended that the Law on the Protection of Ancient Books be enacted in order to fundamentally address the legal risk in the use of ancient books. This law should establish criteria for assessing the cultural and documentary significance of ancient books, enabling alignment with related; adapt general provisions from existing laws while focusing on specific problems unique to the protection of ancient books; and respect the current status of ancient book preservation and successful experience.