Public library service in underdeveloped regions in China - A case study of Shanxi Province

Abstract

In recent years, the public libraries in China are experiencing a rapid development period, showing a significant feature--regional integration and alliance. Shanxi province, an underdeveloped area in north China, had quite limited public investment in the public library development, yet it has paid great attention to explore a suitable development road in the province-wide public library service, which not only has an important reference value to other underdeveloped areas in China, but can also bring a new view to the world.