Library Research ›› 2020, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (1): 17-24.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-5197(2020)01-0017-08

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Advance in Turmoil:the Development History of South African Libraries in the 20th Century:The Level of Impact Based on Politics and Culture

LI Long,CHEN Feng,LI Jing-song   

  1. Zhejiang Normal University Library,jinhua 321004,China
  • Received:2019-10-14 Online:2020-01-30 Published:2020-04-16

Abstract: During the 100 years of the 20th century,South Africa was full of political and cultural struggles,which extended to the library circle and had a profound impact on the country‘s library cause.The history of library development in South Africa during this period is interwoven with progress and retrogression,destruction and rebirth.This paper discusses the role of libraries in South Africa's national life and liberation struggle from the aspects of politics and culture in order to better convey the spirit of libraries which stand for open,equality and wisdom.

Key words: Libraries of South Afric;Library History;Public Library;Spirit of Library

CLC Number: 

  • G251