On the Reform of the Circulation Rules of Peking University Library in the Early Era of the Republic of China(1917—1929)
Liu Jinsong
Abstract:From 1917 to 1929,the rules of borrowing books in the Peking University Library changed significantly.Firstly,the patron who is eligible to borrow books became clear.Secondly,the number of books to loan and loan periods became reasonable.And the third was that the regulation of fines was remarkable.These changes,in general,followed the principle of promoting the circulation of books,and equaling the rights of faculty and students.During the period of 1917-1929,the library rules of the Peking University became relatively mature,which was a model for the university libraries in China.