<DIV>Libraries in China have been transformed by rapid socioeconomic development and the proliferation of the Internet. The issues faced by Chinese libraries and librarians are those faced by library practitioners internationally; however, China also has its own unique set of issues in the digital era, including developmental imbalance between East and West, urban and rural areas, and availability of skilled practitioners. This is the first book on Chinese libraries responding to these issues. Contributors cover the digital environment of the Chinese library, digital copyright, the core values of the Chinese library, public and academic libraries and library consortia, and give a view of the future prospects for libraries in China.<BR><BR><BR></div>