Abstract:

The rulers in the Song Dynasty thought that books had played an important role in moral education and eliminating disorders of society, so they searched for various kinds of books in the early days of foundation of the Dynasty. The donator was awarded with a variety of forms, such as imperial encyclic award, rank promotion and physical rewards. Governors encouraged to donate books by providing diverse forms of rewards under a standard with great incentive. These measures cultivated people’s passion on contributing of books. They not only enriched the collection of books but also promoted the development
of cultural and educational enterprise.

Key words: The Song Dynasty, Donate, Books, Reward