Does the National Library have free computers? What procedures are required and what are the regulations?

There are free computers available, but you need to bring your ID card to use them.

The National Library of China has a total construction area of ??280,000 square meters. The library is divided into the south area of ??the main library, the north area of ??the main library and the ancient books library.

With a collection of 37.6862 million volumes of documents, including nearly 2 million volumes of ancient books and documents, and a total volume of digital resources exceeding 1,000 TB, it is the largest library in Asia and ranks third among national libraries in the world; Library*** It has 25 reading rooms, more than 5,000 reading seats, 1,529 employees, and 33 organizational departments.

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Instructions for admission

The National Library of China consists of the Ancient Books Library located on Wenjin Street and the South Area and Main Library of the Main Library located in Baishiqiao. It is composed of the north area, forming a trinity layout. The Ancient Books Museum mainly provides general ancient books, rare books in foreign languages, local chronicles and genealogy document services, and temporary theme exhibition services;

The south area of ??the main library provides professional services for foreign language documents, Chinese and foreign language special collections, and exhibitions in the National Classics Museum Services; the north area of ??the main library provides public services mainly including Chinese general literature borrowing, electronic literature, audio and video resource services, and children's services.

1. The library’s open-shelf lending area is open to readers aged 13 or above. Readers aged 13 to 15 must present the National Library Reader Card to enter, and other readers must present the National Library Reader Card or second-generation resident status. Entry permit.

2. The closed-shelf lending area of ??the library is open to readers who are over 16 years old and hold a National Library reader card

3. The Children's Library accepts children aged 15 and under. , enter with reader card. Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian, and the accompanying guardian (limited to one) can enter with valid ID.

4. Please keep your belongings properly. Large-sized bags (larger than 18.4cm × 13cm) and other items not related to borrowing must be deposited at the bag depository for free with a valid reader card or ID card.

5. Please do not bring personal books, journals, newspapers (including books borrowed from the library) into the reading area for self-study.

6. Please do not engage in activities in the library area that are not related to the services provided by the National Library

7. Please do not bring food or liquid items into the library.

8. Smoking and the use of open flames are prohibited in the museum area. You must undergo security inspection according to regulations when entering the museum. It is prohibited to carry flammable, explosive, toxic and other dangerous goods.

9. Please pay attention to your appearance, dress neatly and appropriately, and speak and behave in a civilized manner

10. Please abide by public order and relevant management regulations of the National Library, and obey the management of the staff. Consciously maintain visiting order and a good reading environment.

Opening hours

South area of ??main library: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00

North area of ??main library: Monday to Friday 9 : 00--21:00

Saturday to Sunday 9:00--17:00

Children's Hall: Monday to Sunday 9:00--17:00

Ancient Books Library: Monday to Friday 9:00--17:00

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