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preparation for the future. After all, China is a country with five-thousand-year history and culture.
As a significant part, Chinese books and libraries have left such an indelible mark. Without
any exaggeration, Chinese library history is a miniature of Chinese culture. Hence, the deep-
going study of Chinese libraries is an important way to carry forward the excellent outcomes
of Chinese culture, to expand the understanding of Chinese history and culture, and most
importantly, to strengthen the sense of national pride and confidence. This paper, based on the
History of the Chinese library, discusses some fundamental thoughts about the development of
Chinese libraries. Moreover, the principles and methodologies discussed in this article have been
adopted and penetrated throughout the History of the Chinese library and guided the compilation
process so that a book which conforms to the historical law of development and benefits the
future of Chinese library can be demonstrated in front of the world. We hope that our endeavors
will appeal and encourage more attention from scholars to extend existing studies, to organize
consistent discussions, and to put forward reasonable solutions, which will contribute more to the
development of Chinese libraries in the future.

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