On Saturday, Oct. 3, the National Library of Indonesia received a donation of 100 books from 11 Chinese publishing houses during a handover ceremony in Jakarta. The newly acquired collection includes the English edition of the first volume of “China’s Governance Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership,” alongside titles covering Chinese culture, history, literature, science and technology, and language learning.
Selection and Curation of the Donated Books
Prior to joining the public stacks, the 100 donated volumes underwent a rigorous selection and curation process by the National Library of Indonesia. According to a press release issued by the library, the evaluation followed established collection development principles. Librarians took into account reader needs, accessibility, relevance, subject diversity, and each book’s suitability to serve as a reference source.
Wang Siping, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, spoke at the handover event. He described the contribution as a carefully selected cultural gift from China’s publishing sector, designed to open a new window for Indonesian readers to learn about China.
Did You Know? The 100 donated books were supplied collectively by 11 different Chinese publishing houses and include the English edition of the first volume of “China’s Governance Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership.”
Library acquires new materials to broaden public access
Director of the National Library of Indonesia E. Aminudin Aziz emphasized that the acquisition represents more than just a numerical increase in library holdings. Aziz stated that the initiative directly supports efforts to broaden public access to knowledge.
Wang Siping noted that the newly integrated collection will furnish fresh resources to facilitate exchanges between the intellectual and academic communities of both nations. To ensure rapid public access, the library announced it will work closely with the donors to complete processing and cataloging for the collection.
Library plans deeper international collaboration and bilateral exchanges
The leadership of the National Library of Indonesia intends to use the handover event as a step toward deeper international collaboration. E. Aminudin Aziz stated that the institution wants to explore further cooperative measures.
Potential future initiatives could include bilateral exchanges of publications, organized discussions with authors and publishers, and collaborative sharing of professional expertise in collection development and library services.
Chinese publishers donate one hundred books to library
How many books were donated to the National Library of Indonesia?
The library received a total of 100 books during the Saturday handover ceremony in Jakarta.
Which publishing houses and organizations contributed to the donation?
The books were provided by 11 Chinese publishing houses, with coordination highlighted by Wang Siping, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia.
What specific steps are next for processing the collection?
The library will work closely with the donors to complete the handover and finalize processing so the public can access the materials early on, alongside exploring future publication exchanges and professional service sharing.
How might expanded access to international library collections influence academic research and cultural understanding between Indonesia and its global partners?