Editorial
Compiling principles and methods of standard on Classification of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ancient Books
Li Hongtao, Zhang Weina, Zhang Huamin, Tong Lin, Li Bing, Wang Yanping
Published 2021-01-30
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2021, 43(1): 1-5. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20191122-00148
Abstract
It is urgent to establish a standard for the classification and management of ancient books for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) industry. This paper formulated the compiling principles on classification of TCM ancient books through the investigation and research. The categories were set and adjusted by comparing with the classification of Zhongguo Zhongyi Guji Zongmu and Zhonghua Guji Zongmu. Based on the comparason, the standard on classification of TCM ancient books was established. According to the classification standard, 8 663 kinds of TCM ancient books were reclassified. This standard can provide a clear and reliable reference for all kinds of collection units, promote the unification of classification methods of TCM ancient books, and promote the sharing and utilization of TCM ancient books.
Key words:
Incunabula as topic (TCMP); Bibliography (TCMP); Book classification; Reference standards; Development; Practice; Chinese medical literature
Contributor Information
Li Hongtao
Ancient Book Resources Research Office, Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Zhang Weina
TCM Multimedia Resources Research Office, Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Zhang Huamin
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Tong Lin
Ancient Book Resources Research Office, Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Li Bing
Department of Special Collections Research and Development, Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Wang Yanping
Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
