TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This study aims to discuss the creation and development of China’s National Science and Technology Library (NSTL), provide an overview of the information services it provides for sci-tech researchers throughout the People’s Republic of China, and highlight the leading role it plays in fostering scientific innovation in China. Design/methodology/approach– The author uses a case study approach based on his own professional experience at the NSTL. Findings– The NSTL offers a wide variety of information, reference and document delivery services for sci-tech researchers in China. Originality/value– The NSTL plays a leading role in the provision and innovation of such services, and as such has a direct and positive impact on the quality of scientific research and innovation in China. VL - 42 IS - 2/3 SN - 0264-1615 DO - 10.1108/ILDS-01-2014-0002 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/ILDS-01-2014-0002 AU - Meng Liansheng PY - 2014 Y1 - 2014/01/01 TI - On the development of National Science and Technology Library T2 - Interlending & Document Supply PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 131 EP - 136 Y2 - 2024/09/19 ER -