Henan library breathes new life into ancient books through digitization

Photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows staff members consulting and cataloging rare texts of ancient books at the archive of Luoyang Library in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. To better preserve and utilize these cultural treasures, the library is undertaking comprehensive efforts to organize and restore its ancient book collection. A digitization project has also been launched, aiming to make these hidden literary gems more accessible and bring centuries-old wisdom into the modern era. (Zhang Guanghui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows staff members consulting and cataloging rare texts of ancient books at the archive of Luoyang Library in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. To better preserve and utilize these cultural treasures, the library is undertaking comprehensive efforts to organize and restore its ancient book collection. A digitization project has also been launched, aiming to make these hidden literary gems more accessible and bring centuries-old wisdom into the modern era. (Zhang Guanghui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows staff members consulting and cataloging rare texts of ancient books at the archive of Luoyang Library in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. To better preserve and utilize these cultural treasures, the library is undertaking comprehensive efforts to organize and restore its ancient book collection. A digitization project has also been launched, aiming to make these hidden literary gems more accessible and bring centuries-old wisdom into the modern era. (Zhang Guanghui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows staff members consulting and cataloging rare texts of ancient books at the archive of Luoyang Library in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. To better preserve and utilize these cultural treasures, the library is undertaking comprehensive efforts to organize and restore its ancient book collection. A digitization project has also been launched, aiming to make these hidden literary gems more accessible and bring centuries-old wisdom into the modern era. (Zhang Guanghui/Guangming Picture)