What is the definition of a library?

According to the library in the dictionary, the word "library" first appeared in Japanese literature in 1877. However, it first appeared in China literature. When an article about building a simple library in the 62nd issue of Education World was pushed, it was 1894. Functions of the library. Preserving human cultural heritage Since the emergence of human society, words have appeared, and books, the carrier used to record these words, have also appeared. It records the development and evolution of human history since ancient times. One of the functions of the library is to collect, process, arrange and scientifically manage these precious literature resources for readers to borrow and use. The library is an institution that preserves the cultural wealth of all ethnic groups. It is responsible for preserving human cultural classics and is the oldest function of the library. It is based on literature and carries out commercial activities. However, in recent years, due to the realization of computer networking and the rapid development of science and technology, libraries not only save handwritten and printed documents, but also save other carrier resources in order to make better use of them. Second, the development of information resources The library has a large number of literature information resources. It is one of the important functions of the library to actively develop and widely use these literature resources, and it is also the basis for the library to undertake various functions. Due to the large number and rapid growth of social literature; The types of social documents are complex and diverse; The timeliness of the document is strong; The speed of literary communication has accelerated; The content of the document is repeated; The language used in literature is expanding and the quality is declining, which makes people generally feel that it is not easy to use. Through the processing, scientific analysis, synthesis and guidance of literature information resources, the library forms an orderly, regular and continuous information flow, and carries out more extensive communication and transmission, so that readers can make better use of it. The development of library literature resources includes the following contents: first, check, register, classify, catalogue and process the documents that arrive in the library, and finally distribute them to each lending room for scientific shelving and reasonable circulation; Secondly, the literature information resources outside the library are searched and filtered to become virtual collections, forming a wider and faster information channel; Thirdly, through the most modern means-computer network operation technology, the collection of documents will be digitized. Third, the function of participating in social education 1. The ideological education function hall is the distribution center and hub of literature information resources. In the collection construction, different countries and different classes have certain principles and tendencies. China is a socialist country under the dictatorship of the proletariat. The purpose of ideological and political education in libraries is to guide and help readers to establish a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values, lay a scientific theoretical foundation and establish the political direction of building a Socialism with Chinese characteristics. Managers engaged in library work should never forget the role of the ideological and political education propaganda position of the library and the sacred duty of serving and educating people. 2. The educational function library of two civilizations is the distribution center of the achievements of human civilization. In the construction of socialist two civilizations, it shoulders an important educational function. The library's rich collection can provide readers with literature information service and turn spirit into material; We can provide healthy and beneficial spiritual food for readers through the selection, processing and collection of collections. Libraries can vigorously promote the construction of two spiritual civilizations through various activities such as galleries, wall newspapers and learning gardens. 3. The educational function of cultural quality The library carries out social education, which is mainly manifested in providing the most complete learning conditions for the society and readers: resources, venues and equipment. Educated people can use the library for self-study for a long time free of charge. It is also an important part of school education. In school, the library is a basic educational facility, which is known as "the treasure house and source of knowledge", "the heart of the university" and "the second classroom of the school", and directly undertakes the heavy responsibility of cultivating talents. The library opens its doors to all members of society, educating them on the process and methods of obtaining literature resources and mastering the skills necessary for lifelong learning. 4. Enriching people's cultural life is also an integral part of educational function. Healthy cultural entertainment is an indispensable part of human social life. Library is one of the centers of social and cultural life, and plays an important role in spreading culture and activating the amateur cultural life of the masses. People can borrow their favorite books from the library and go home to savor them; You can also go to the reading room to browse newspapers, read pictorial, appreciate works of art and enjoy reading. You can also surf the Internet in the computer network center, chat in chat rooms, send emails to friends and relatives, and so on.