Hong Kong Public Libraries
- Hong Kong Public Libraries
The Hong Kong Public Library (HKPL) system consists of 65 static and 10 mobile libraries offering a total collection of 12.1 million items. The network of libraries are interconnected by a digitalised library management system, the busiest(number of visits) and one of the largest in the world offering both Chinese and English capabilities.
Unlike most public libraries (under local jurisdiction) HKPL is under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, a ministry-like department in the Hong Kong Government, after dismissal of Urban Council and Regional Council before the commence of 2000.
ee also
*Hong Kong Central Library
*List of libraries in Hong Kong
External links
* [http://www.hkpl.gov.hk Official website]
* [http://www.hk-place.com/view.php?id=256 Libraries in Hong Kong (in Chinese)]
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