Research on Editions Digitization of Ancient Books Using IIIF and TEI—With Tokyo University “Water Margin” Various Editions as an Example

Abstract

After more than 30 years of development, the digitization of ancient Chinese books has accumulated a lot of resources. However, the construction of various institutions lacks standards, and it is difficult to exchange and reuse resources and technologies. In order to alleviate the dilemma of version research in the digital construction of Chinese ancient books, this paper uses the literature research method and case study method to analyze the digital practice of the engraved versions of the Water Margin at the University of Tokyo in Japan, discuss the significance of the application of IIIF and TEI, and propose the resources of Chinese ancient books Suggestions for improving digital construction.