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South China Normal University Library

Mission

Provide high-quality information resources and services to support talent cultivation and academic development.
Create a warm reading, learning, and communication space to inspire innovation.
Preserve and promote the university's culture, establishing a spiritual home.
Advocate information literacy education to enhance the information literacy of readers.

Welcome from the University Librarian

Welcome to the South China Normal University Library!

Upon entering South China Normal University, the library stands ready to accompany you on your journey of growth.

The advent of fast internet, abundant digital resources, and higher education models have transformed the traditional perception of university libraries. Yet, the library remains the heart and spiritual sanctuary of the university, evolving into a hub for intellectual and academic communication, as well as cultural center.

When you need to research, the library offers a wealth of information resources.

When you need to study, the library provides comfortable spaces.

When you need to engage in discussions, the library provides state-of-the-art seminar facilities.

When you wish to appreciate the cultural heritage and art, the library presents spacious exhibition.

When you encounter difficulties with information resources, the library has professional reference librarians at your service.

When you want to enhance your tastes, the library has elegant cultural spaces.

When you face challenges in learning, research, life, or employment, the Living Library is here to assist you.

When you have additional needs related to morality, learning, research, and communication, we will strive to fulfill your wishes.

For various reasons, the library is not yet perfect. We encourage students to offer valuable suggestions to us.

Our wish is that when you leave university, the library will always be a cherished memory for you!

Institution Responsibilities

(1)Build the university's information resource system and ensure information resource support for teaching, research, and discipline construction.
(2)Offer a variety of services to students and faculty, including information resource retrieval and acquisition, information consultation, information literacy education and training, subject services, intellectual property information services, independent learning, and academic exchanges.
(3)Promote the application of information technology in the library, continuously improving the level of informatization and intelligent services.
(4)Engage in the university's educational endeavors, promote excellent traditional and campus culture, and become the central hub for cultural activities.
(5)Responsible for other tasks assigned by the university.