In the past,it was generally believed that the Jingshi Library(1909-1928)had preserved three editions of rare books catalog.In fact,the librarians,namely Miao Quansun,Wang Maorong,Jiang Han,Xia Zengyou,Zhang Zongxiang and Shi Xiyong,had compiled six editions of rare books which as a model for compiling public collections of rare books in modern times.Based on historical records and investigations into existing manuscript copies,this article divides the process of cataloging at the Jingshi Library into three periods:the embryonic stage,the concise catalog stage and the rare book catalog stage.It also amplifies the three rare book catalog editions compiled by Wang Maorong,Zhang Zongxiang and Shi Xiyong.The practice of compiling rare book catalogs at the Jingshi Library reflects the process of transferring modem collection from private to public and standardizing rare book cataloging.It also set a precedent for public library compiling rare book catalogs.These historical catalogs record the historical appearance of ancient books and the early cataloging achievements of the national library,leaving six"historical archives"of rare books in the collection of the Jingshi Library.These archives can provide important evidence for investigating the whereabouts of the rare books in the Jingshi Library.
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京师图书馆/善本书目/公藏书目/图书馆史
Key words
Jingshi Library/Rare book catalog/Public collection book catalog/Library history
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