The British library in China: Connecting through culture and learning. Issue 1 (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andrews, Jamie; Chapman, Kai-Chuan
• Is Part Of: Alexandria. Volume 30:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 22
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: China -- collaboration -- cultural engagement -- national library -- soft power; Library science -- Periodicals; Information science -- Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1177/0955749020967859
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0955-7490

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the recently completed The British Library in China: Connecting through Culture and Learning project, funded by HM Treasury as part of a portfolio of bilateral UK–China cultural announcements in 2015. We will outline the key activities and outcomes from the Project's major public events, high-level engagements, new digital platforms and reciprocal knowledge exchange programmes.