蔡元培再造北大之谜:基于我国近代图书馆发展转型的视角——蔡元培先生逝世80周年纪念

How Cai Yuanpei Recreated Peking University:From the Perspective of the Development and Transformation of Modern Libraries in China-A Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Mr.Cai Yuanpei's Decease

蔡元培先生不但是我国现代教育的开启者,也是研究院系模式的奠定者;同时,相对少为人知的是,蔡先生还是我国近代图书馆转型的实践者和领导者。蔡先生无论是在图书馆建设方面,还是在图书馆管理与研究方面,都成就卓著;而其大胆任用、全力扶持、悉心栽培图书馆人才,是中国古代的藏书楼能够顺利实现向近代图书馆转向的关键。从中也可一窥北大众多名校长中蔡元培成为唯一的真谛。

Cai Yuanpei is not only the initiator of modern education in China,but also the founder of the mode of research institutes and departments.At the same time,it is less known that Mr.Cai was also the leader of library transformation in modern China.Mr.Cai has made outstanding achievements in library construction,management and research.The keys for traditional Chinese libraries'transformation into modern ones include employing library talents boldly,supporting them with all one's strength and cultivating the library talents carefully.An analysis of Mr.Cai's contribution to modern library construction also gives us a glimpse of the reason why Mr.Cai has become the best president among the many at Peking University.