A Chinese Art Library towards the 21st century: An overview of the development of the Reference Library of the Chinese Academy of Arts

摘要

The Reference Library of the Chinese Academy of Arts (RLCAA) falls within the category of art libraries and has different functions compared to a public library. As an important part of the Chinese Academy of Arts (CAA) it is a specialised library in the field of arts sciences. Its professional development goes in tandem with the development and prosperity of scientific research within the CAA and its service orientation must be in line with the aims and objectives of the CAA.