The world's largest open library for citizens
The guangzhou library consists of a uniquely elegant font style of the towers of the north and the south. The separate pillars at the western end of the building are designed to incorporate the cycling style, symbolizing the ridge and the south, while the north and the south are shaped by faulty stone and glass formations, meaning books and settling historical cultures. Open, equitable space design and a multi-sympathetic configuration allow for a variety of reading activities to complement each other and fully utilize the library as a “third space”。
The north and south towers are designed to be more than 40 metres high, and the central tourist elevator and the escalators on both sides can go directly to the floors, while the first basement to the top nine floors are basically open reading rooms。
According to the head of public relations of guangzhou library, tsingxi, 100,000 square metres of construction space is available, providing a total capacity of 3. 5 million books, all of which are freely accessible to readers and the largest open library in the world. More than 90 per cent of the collections are open, creating an atmosphere of reading by and by。
Journalists have observed that the simple and fine desk of the reading area, the design of the smart reading light, the safe and convenient power plugs, the free wi-fi signal and the automatic lighting system on the bookshelves are all expressions of great care and kindness to the reader. The concept of people-centred service for libraries is truly reflected in the design of spaces for reading that take place in motion and are accompanied by books。
Every inch of the poetry that flows here
The guangzhou library is no longer a traditional quiet place to study, but a public cultural space for reading and communication. Here, there are books, poems, paintings, flowers, the taste of good life in guangzhou。
Tsangxi explained that, since its official opening, the new library of guangzhou has assumed the role of guardian of the sheep city books and has sought to enrich the fresh image of the beautiful books by the pearl river. A series of more than 30 brands has been set up, with the participation of readers free of charge。
These activities, either once a week or once a month, and once a year, have developed a good brand effect. Large exhibitions of various kinds are held throughout the year in the exhibition hall on the negative level, covering various fields such as literature and art, archaeological objects and scientific and technological inventions。
On the evening of 9 january, the guangzhou new year's poet festival took place on the negative level. And in the sound of soft music, deep recitations, moving modern dances and gentle readers, a warm and orderly audience, weaned into a beautiful scroll. In conjunction with modern dancers, a number of reading actors have developed classics such as " when you old " , " white birds " , " rida and swan " , " dark roses " , " a uniform black suit, hats, white roses " , " a dramatic make-up with artistic performances " , with an accordion, which leaves the poetry of life in every inch of this space. For the 7th anniversary of the guangzhou new year's poet, which lasted 12 years and was located in the guangzhou library, creativity had to overlap every year. The guangzhou new year poet is moving from the guangzhou city cultural business card to the chinese cultural business card。
On the occasion of the festival, the guangzhou library holds a number of special events, such as the “rural south flowers turning city — fook qing army exhibition”, a series of reputed works by ms. Fou qingjun, a non-long south garden artist, which uses natural plant materials instead of pen ink to create a living picture. In the course of the exhibition, under the guidance and leadership of fu qingjun, the organizers gathered 100 flower lovers on five occasions to make the same drawing on a 15-metre roll and complete the “100-man flower drawings”. Among the flowers in custody, the reader sets the fragrance with his fingertips, and the fragrance of the flowers blooms and blooms forever and ever。
Fight the epidemic. Wide view of the digital collection
In addition to the implementation of the new type of coronary virus pneumonia epidemic, it is important to acquire scientific medical knowledge。
To this end, on february 2, the guangzhou library launched a special digital collection to promote and continuously update the subject “people's voices against the epidemic” service for a wide audience. Readers can access the digital library's web site for information on the dynamics of disease prevention and control, policy announcements and health guidelines, and to facilitate public access to specialized and authoritative information。
The topic not only contains timely coverage in the major mainstream media, but also professional and authoritative information on prevention and treatment that is available and accessible to the public, in particular, and is particularly well received in chinese。
Website:
Http://www. Gzlib. Org. Cn/
Access: the first page of the website -- turn one page below -- [people against the epidemic] or the first page of the website -- [themes] -- [people against the disease]
It's closed for the new coronary pneumonia outbreak
No cost incurred for overdue loan of books
The guangzhou library has been fully operational since 2011 and has been able to obtain free book certificates for all. Accessibility has been established in all public areas of the premises, as well as a service area for persons with visual impairments, which provides documentation and computers with special equipment for persons with visual impairments。
In order to facilitate the return of books, in addition to the extensive use of self-help equipment, the guangzhou library, in cooperation with the post office, has launched the repaying back to book service, which can be repaid via postal express, and visually impaired readers, which is free of charge (paid by the library); during events such as the guangzhou book month, the “you choose to pay for” service has been launched, which will make it easier for readers to recommend the purchase of their own books; and in order to avoid the problem of queuing, the book reservation service has been introduced, whereby readers can make their own appointments online, receive text messages and get books from the book machine; and introduce a shuttle service whereby drivers can return their books on the driveway without having to enter the library。
During its temporary closure to combat the epidemic, the guangzhou library also provided detailed guidance on how to return books of interest to many readers:
Question: do delays in borrowing documents during closed sessions give rise to delays
Response: the guangzhou library stated that it would waive the overdue costs of external borrowing for a specific period of time from 24 january to 30 days after the opening of the facility, during which the reader could reasonably schedule the time without having to focus on the return of books. If the reader receives a letter of return during the closed session, it may be waived。
At the same time, the suspension of visitors'services and activities during closed sessions, resulting in delays in the return of books and delays in participating in events, as well as in volunteering, will not affect personal credit records。
Q: how do you process and reactivate readers' cards during the closed session
During the closed session, readers can complete the processing and reactivation of the guangzhou library reader's certificate by means of remote registration, and access to large digital resources is available on the guangzhou digital library website, the guangzhou library app, the micro-intelligence public。
This is done through the following methods: permanent readers' certificates can be registered by residents over 14 years of age on the guangzhou identity card through a “wide map +” micro-clinic; temporary readers' certificates can be registered via a “wide map +” micro-clinic (valid for 60 days) with an alien identity card, which is activated once after expiry and converted to a long-term reader's card in guangzhou or foshan territory。
Question: when will the service be restored
Response: as a result of the new coronary virus pneumonia outbreak, online quick-releases and repayments will continue to be suspended and services are expected to resume on 10 february, depending on the working arrangements of the logistics unit。
Q: when will it open
Response: the opening time of the facility is communicated separately, depending on the circumstances. The artificial telephone service was suspended during the closed session and readers were able to follow the latest developments by following the official website of the guangzhou library, the app of the guangzhou library, the micro-intelligence public node (webby consultation) and weibo。
