Reading room
Dalian Library is one of the first batch of key units for the protection of ancient books announced by the State Council. After a hundred years since its establishment, the museum has collected 55, precious ancient books, especially the novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Manchu railway materials, archives of the Qing Dynasty internal affairs office, rubbings of inscriptions, maps and local chronicles, which are well-known at home and abroad. However, due to the long historical reasons, these precious books and documents have been damaged seriously, such as mildew and decay, rat bite, water immersion, acidification and deterioration of paper, the serious shortage of repairers and the ancient books protection and scientific research environment which is far from the advanced level in the world, so that the ancient books in their collections can not be read and used. In order to protect ancient books and inherit the ancient wisdom of the Chinese nation, in 25, under the strong promotion of Mr. Zhang Benyi, the curator, he invested some financial, material and human resources to establish the ancient books restoration center. The existing studio area of the center is 5 square meters, and the working environment is second to none in China. Eight restoration personnel are all bachelor degree or above and have received professional training. The center adheres to the restoration concept of "protection first, rescue first, minimum intervention and reversible process". A large number of ancient books and documents were restored and rescued by various restoration techniques, such as "gold inlaid with jade", "single and double lining paper" and "acid removal of pages". In 27 alone, more than 5 kinds of ancient books, more than 1 volumes and more than 6 rubbings of various inscriptions were restored. Outstanding achievements. In the future, with the full and smooth implementation of the Chinese ancient books protection plan during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan period, Dalian Library, as a national key ancient books protection unit, will take the lead in raising the awareness of ancient books protection in the whole society based on the library and facing the society. Broaden our horizons, innovate our work, and form a perfect system for the protection of ancient books. Make the restoration of ancient books along the scientific and standardized track.
Baiyun Academy
Baiyun Academy takes the inheritance of traditional culture and education as the leading factor, focusing on cultivating the foundation of children's Chinese studies. In 25, the 7-square-meter courtyard was renovated according to the style of Ming and Qing academies. The furniture was made of Ming-style study furniture and made of elm wood. Students dressed in blue national clothes read Chinese classics in Lixuetang, Bowen Hall, Yirentang, Yangshantang and Yilizhai, which complement the bamboo shadows and green hills outside the window.
Ancient Books Department
Among the 3 million books in our library, there are 55, ancient books. Among them, there are 35, thread-bound books of ancient books, 2,15 kinds of national rare books and more than 2, books; 17, copies of Japanese documents and Manchuria Railway materials; There are over 3, books in western languages. In addition, there are more than 5, maps of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, more than 2, rubbings of inscriptions in past dynasties and more than 1,7 archives of the Qing Dynasty.
The rare, rare and rare books of Ming and Qing novels in the collection have attracted worldwide attention and played an important role in the study of the history of Ming and Qing novels in China. It is recognized as the research data center of small institutes in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The collection of Japanese documents and Manchu railway materials is of great historical value, and many of them have become orphans. According to authoritative experts, Dalian Library has the largest collection of railway materials at home and abroad.
The library also collects various books written in 29 languages, such as works by western missionaries in the 17th century, works in western languages introducing China classics, complete works of Shakespeare in 1875, encyclopaedia Britannica in the 9th, 11th, 13th and 14th editions, etc., especially books on Jewish issues, which are extremely valuable and have been valued by many academic institutions at home and abroad. The main service desk of Dalian Library is located in the lobby on the first floor of the East District. Is a comprehensive service center for readers, responsible for readers to return books, apply for permits, save packages and daily consultation. Main scope of work:
Accepting books returned by readers, and dealing with books defaced, lost and overdue according to relevant regulations.
responsible for handling library cards for readers, establishing readers' files, and handling the daily work of returning, replacing and developing readers.
Answer relevant inquiries, understand and collect readers' opinions and suggestions, and handle all kinds of unexpected events in time.
keep general articles for readers. Lu Xun Road Branch has more than 1, volumes of Chinese and Japanese documents, including more than 6, Japanese books. In 23, more than 11, Chinese books, 1,5 Chinese periodicals and 15 Chinese newspapers were added, providing readers with more than 3 reading seats. The museum is equipped with modern equipment, more than 5 computers, and a multimedia reading room and audio-visual viewing room for readers to roam online and enjoy music. In order to create an elegant reading environment and a good cultural scope, the branch library has established a reading salon, regularly held various cultural and systematic lectures and academic seminars, and carried out cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.