A palace for knowledge: the new building of the Shanghai Library
Wang Renfang
(Shanghai Library, Shanghai, China)
Wu Jianzhong
(Shanghai Library, Shanghai, China)
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Abstract
Describes the structure and design of the Shanghai Library, which opened in December 1996. One of the ten largest libraries in the world, the building looks elegant and magnificent, but simple and rational. Details the rationale for the building’s layout and organisation. Describes the information systems that have been installed, to ensure that users receive excellent service.
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Citation
Renfang, W. and Jianzhong, W. (1998), "A palace for knowledge: the new building of the Shanghai Library", Asian Libraries, Vol. 7 No. 11, pp. 339-342. https://doi.org/10.1108/10176749810245627
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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