[Explanation] In the Nanjing Library, there is an elderly man who concentrates on reading. He is the 98-year-old Shen Xieyuan.

Since joining the Nanjing Library in 1955, Shen Xieyuan has been engaged in the research of ancient book collation and research. He is a famous bibliographer in the field of ancient book protection nationwide, and is known as the "living dictionary of ancient books" in the industry.

　　[Concurrent] Shen Xieyuan

　　I studied liberal arts. After graduating, I stayed in the predecessor of Shanghai Library - Hezhong Library for half a year. In October 1955, I went to Nanjing Library to work. It has been more than 50 years, and it has been half a century. Well, I can't live without books.

　　[Explanation] It is understood that in the late 1970s, the compilation project of "Chinese Rare Books of Ancient Books" was launched, gathering library experts and scholars from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and other places.

At that time, Shen Lao participated in the compilation work.

　　[Concurrent] Shen Xieyuan

　　"Siku Quanshu" has only four volumes, and we have added a series.

In the beginning we grouped the (rare books) cards together, and I was the sub-editor of the subsection.

　　[Concurrent] Shi Xingyu, a staff member of the Historical Documents Department of Nanjing Library

　　In that era without the Internet, Shen Lao and more than 40 researchers rely on their own knowledge to read hundreds of thousands of ancient books and cards to do the cataloging work. In their daily work, his humor, wit, and positive optimism The spirit of the company is also very infectious to us, and it also has a stimulating effect on our work.

　　[Explanation] After 18 years, the "Chinese Rare Books of Ancient Books" was finally completed. This bibliography surpassed the official bibliography and privately written bibliography of the past dynasties in terms of quantity and content, and is considered to be the most authoritative ancient book in China. federated directory.

Although it has been more than 30 years since he retired from Nanjing Library, Shen Xieyuan still provides consultation and assistance for the ancient book business.

　　[Concurrent] Shen Xieyuan

　　Because my own research work is not finished, I get up at 7:00 every morning (morning), then take the No. 18 bus, turn to No. 3 at Xinjiekou to the entrance of Nanjing Library, and come every day.

I don't have so many books at home, and the books I want to refer to are all in the library.

Now I am doing Huang Pilie's "Shiliju Inscription and Postscript", which has more than 800,000 words. Now that the manuscript is printed, it needs to be checked and checked again, especially the title.

I don't think I'm very old, I've forgotten my age and my dream is to get the book out as soon as possible.

　　[Explanation] Shen Lao said that in learning, we must seek truth from facts.

Now, he has not only re-checked the previous editions of Huang Baji and corrected many errors in the old editions, but also tried every means to search for the "yellow postscripts" scattered everywhere that have not yet been discovered.

　　[Concurrent] Shen Xieyuan

　　I read books every day. I also read books at home and here (Nanjing Library). I think reading is a part of my life. I can’t get rid of this book. It’s like the relationship between fish and water. died.

Because I have a goal, in addition to this inscription and postscript, there are also his collections of essays and poems to be sorted out.

I'm still in good health now, and there is nothing wrong with me. I want to do something beneficial for future generations.

　　Reporter Ge Yong reports from Nanjing, Jiangsu

Responsible editor: [Cheng Chunyu]