At present, the main library buses group has taken the responsibility for the entire cost and the management of the two travelling buses. Thirdly, the source of books and expenditure are provided by the main library. Currently, the number of books in the Harbin Bus Library is increasing at the rate of 2,000 - 2,500 every year. To some degree, it meets the demand of the re aders in each branch, travelling and service station. Fourthly, the main library is responsible for the building up of the travelling stations.
China is a country with a vast area and large population.
It s hard to establish libraries within every 10-15 minutes walk. Obviously, it is an urgent task to establish an increasing number of Bus Libraries to meet the need of the public. There are 7 districts and 5 towns as well as a population of 5 mill ion under Harbin s jurisdiction. It is not hard to know from the four factors mentioned above that the Travelling Library has had firm backing and has avoided much troubles after practising the system of Big Guides Small. In this way, we may make every effort to develop the travelling libraries and to try to improve the scientific level.