Academic institutional repositories in China:A survey of CALIS member libraries

Purpose: China Academic Library & Information System(CALIS) planned to launch an institutional repository(IR) project to promote IR development and open access at colleges and universities in China. In order to get to know the current state of IRs in academic institutions, with the help of Peking University Library, CALIS Administrative Center conducted this survey.Design/methodology/approach: We conducted an online survey of CALIS member libraries.Findings: Firstly, the development of IRs at China's colleges and universities is still in its infancy. Secondly, the Chinese colleges and universities have reached a consensus on the objective for having an IR. Thirdly, they are having high expectations of IR functions. Fourthly,they prefer to establish a centralized IR system at a minimum cost. Finally, there are both similarities and differences between the Chinese academic institutions and their counterparts in other countries in the state of IR development.Research limitations: The questionnaire needs to be improved because there is a lack of enough questions for those who do not plan to build an IR. Comparatively lower rate of valid questionnaire return can affect the accuracy of the results. It is hard to go into an in-depth discussion only based on the data collected from this questionnaire survey, and consequently,the findings from the survey can hardly present an accurate and comprehensive picture of the current state of IR development in the academic sector in China.Practical implications: The survey results provide essential foundation for CALIS IR project,and meanwhile the research can serve as a reference source for the future studies of the development of IRs at China's colleges and universities.Originality/value: It is the first national survey focused on the development of IRs in academic institutions in China.

Public library services to older adults in China:An empirical study based on content analysis

Purpose:The research is undertaken to help the Chinese public libraries answer the growing needs for library services to the elderly.Based on an investigation of the current situation of the services to older adults in China and a comparative analysis of the services in the U.S.,we attempt to explore what improvements the Chinese public libraries can make to better serve the needs of older adults.Design/methodology/approach:We empirically analyzed the older adults services of 271public libraries in China from 2002 to 2011 via content analysis of both the print materials such as the regulations and policies released by these libraries and the related information on the libraries' websites and the Internet Web pages.Findings:Great strides have been made in the Chinese public libraries' services to older adults in constructing service systems,providing facilities and equipment,exploring cooperative programming,and planning diversified and regularly scheduled activities.Compared with American counterparts,however,the Chinese public libraries need to catch up in understanding the elderly people as library users,planning customized services,formulating service guidelines and evaluation systems,and working with other local agencies for cooperative programming for seniors in communities.Research limitations:It is hard to collect more data covering more geographical areas and longer periods of time.The content analysis of libraries' policies and regulations is a very rough approximation of the libraries' 'real' services.The study should be extended to visits to public libraries in the future.Practical implications:This study provides useful information for the Chinese library policymakers to formulate regulations and policies to provide services to older adults.Originality/value:To the best of our knowledge,the comprehensive survey reported in this paper is the first in-depth investigation of the current situation of public library services to older adults in China,providing the analysis framework for more in-depth surveys in the future.

Current Status and Analysis on Space Service in East China Public Libraries: A Case Study

This paper provides references for the space service of public libraries in China. 51 public libraries in East China were investigated in terms of space type, space facilities and space service reconstruction;the current situation of space service was analyzed and some problems were revealed. Based on the investigation, the characteristics of public libraries’ space service in East China are summarized from the perspective of space type, space service concept and space service mode. And the problems in the aspects of new space service level, space service facility construction and space service evaluation mechanism are pointed out. Through the analysis, space service strategies of public libraries in China are proposed: libraries’ overall quality should be strengthened;space service based on information technology should be promoted;users’ needs should be respected and evaluation mechanism should be developed.

Call for papers!No APC!The first library&information science journal indexed in ESCI in China

The Journal of Data and Information Science(JDIS),being sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and published quarterly by the National Science Library of CAS,is the first internationally published English-language academic journal in the data and information science and related fields from China.

Development and construction of China's higher education libraries

Libraries in China's higher education institutions have been developing in keeping pace with the flourishing development of China's higher education. This article aims to make an introduction to the construction of China's higher education libraries, especially the recent three decades' achievements since China's reform and opening-up in 1978. In this article, the authors draw a general picture of the development of libraries in China's higher education institutions, covering such eight aspects as management, types and positioning,organizational structure and personnel, expenditure and buildings, reader service, building and sharing of resources as well as automation system.

欠发达地区县级公共图书馆法治建设任重道远——对鄂、渝、湘、黔若干县级图书馆的调研分析

文章选取了我国欠发达地区25个县级公共图书馆,围绕《中华人民共和国公共图书馆法》的具体实施情况开展深入调查。发现当前我国欠发达地区县级公共图书馆的法治化治理水平有所提升,但地方政府依法保障的情况仍然堪忧。为此提出了4个基层公共图书馆法治建设着力点,为新时代基层公共图书馆的法治化建设和高质量发展提供参考。

“蓝色经济”战略背景下高校图书馆区域协作与服务路径探析——以中国海洋大学图书馆为例

为了了解目前高校图书馆区域协作理论研究与实践发展的基本情况,以中国海洋大学图书馆为例,从涉海特色文献资源与信息服务体系建设、参与区域协作发展与服务模式几个方面,总结服务地方“蓝色经济”发展的情况。针对高校图书馆区域协作普遍存在的问题,提出服务“蓝色经济”发展,健全区域协作与服务体系的建议。

李继先:不该被忽视的图书馆学人

李继先是文华图专1930届毕业生,在校学习期间即参加中华图书馆协会第一次年会提出并通过与图书馆图书互借和图书馆学术用语相关的法案;在图书馆实务和国外图书馆论文译介方面成绩显著,他关注图书馆杂件和小册,是迄今为止唯一一位在这方面作过专门研究和详细论述的图书馆学者,推动了我国图书分类法的进步;其与房兆楹协同创办的《图书馆学周刊》是民国时期为数不多的依托报纸发行的图书馆学期刊之一。文章系统梳理了李继先在民国时期的图书馆活动,对助力当代图书馆业务实践及学术研究发展有一定意义。

健康中国背景下医学高校图书馆教学支持服务研究

目的/意义提供高质量健康信息服务,促进医教协同发展,助力健康中国服务体系建设。方法/过程运用网络调研、文献调研、电话访谈等方法,调查30所医学高校图书馆教学支持服务现状,从教学资源服务、信息素养服务、学科服务、服务保障4方面分析存在的问题。结果/结论医学高校图书馆应建立并完善教学支持服务体系,提升学科教学支持服务力度、提供精准健康信息服务、加强区域或部门间协作、创新智慧化服务模式,成为健康中国行动的重要推动力量。

民国二三十年代上海阅读指导述评

阅读推广在民国文献中的表现形式为阅读指导。民国二三十年代,上海的图书馆数量居于全国之首,但一般民众对于阅读图书感觉并不需要。为培养民众阅读兴趣,图书馆突破传统藏书楼“重藏轻用”桎梏,兴起“开放潮流”,吸引民众到图书馆来,推送图书到民众中去,指导民众阅读。文章从原始资料入手,对这一时期上海图书馆界的阅读推广与指导实践进行梳理,以期对当今阅读推广工作有所启发。

20世纪以来中国目录学史书写回顾与展望——以通论性目录学史著作为中心的考察

[目的/意义]相较于中国目录学史的研究,学界对于中国目录学史研究史的梳理略显不够,通过梳理20世纪中国目录学史研究史,为新时代中国目录学史的研究与书写提供历史借鉴。[研究设计/方法]以20世纪以来出版的姚名达著《中国目录学史》、王重民著《中国目录学史论丛》、吕绍虞著《中国目录学史稿》、倪士毅著《中国古代目录学史》、乔好勤著《中国目录学史》、余庆蓉著《中国目录学思想史》以及柯平著《中国目录学史》7本通论性目录学史著作为研究对象,通过系统研读、分析与比较,借以梳理20世纪中国目录学史的书写路径。[结论/发现]20世纪以来中国目录学史书写呈现出如下特点:(1)历史学、图书馆学学者是中国目录学史书写的两大核心主体;(2)线性进化史观逐渐成为中国目录学史书写的主流史观;(3)书写的焦点由“以目录为中心”到“目录与人并重”。[创新/价值]在此基础上提出了未来中国目录学史书写展望:(1)明确“目录学史”的内涵;(2)明确“以西释中”还是“以中释中”;(3)明确中国目录学史的中心是“人”;(4)探索多体裁的中国目录学史书写形式;(5)拓展中国目录学史的关注视域。

图书情报硕士专业学位(MLIS)教育发展状况调查报告(2023)

[目的/意义]全面、客观地反映我国MLIS教育在2023年的状况和发展变化。[研究设计/方法]采用调查问卷收集MLIS培养单位师资、招生、教育培养、就业等方面的数据,通过统计描述和对比反映现状,揭示发展变化。[结论/发现]我国MLIS教育稳健发展。具体表现为:师资队伍稳定增长,招生规模不断扩大,培养特色鲜明,毕业生就业状况良好,各培养单位的课程设置、教育资源建设和培养过程管理日益规范。[创新/价值]连续11年发布MLIS教育发展状况调查报告,为学位和教育管理部门以及各培养单位决策提供支持。

江西省立图书馆旧址巡礼

位于江西省南昌市的江西省立图书馆是民国时期一座欧式图书馆建筑,也是20世纪30年代初南昌的三大建筑之一。该馆在欧阳祖经馆长领导下,延聘专业馆员,完善组织机构,积极提升业务工作质量,为江西省的社会教育、文化发展做出了积极贡献。江西省立图书馆馆舍也成为当时国内新一代图书馆的优秀建筑之一。

当代比较图书馆学的脉络与进路

文章分1949年到70年代末、20世纪80年代到世纪末、新世纪以来等三个阶段,从翻译工作、基础理论研究、应用研究等方面,对新中国成立以来比较图书馆学的发展脉络进行了梳理,认为比较图书馆学的发展进入难得的历史机遇期,当下比较图书馆学遭遇的问题和困境,是整个图书馆学基础理论研究状况的一个表征,对此提出加强比较图书馆学基础理论研究、完善研究方法体系、推进应用研究、夯实研究资料基础、重视学科教育与人才培养、建设学术交流平台等建议。

浙江省立图书馆旧址巡礼

现存的浙江省立图书馆的馆舍旧址,主要有孤山路馆舍、大学路馆舍两处。孤山路馆舍中的白楼,与大学路馆舍是清末、民国时期专门建造的图书馆建筑,外型具有西洋风格,内部空间宽敞,表现出当时图书馆建设西洋化的观念。在陈训慈等历任馆长的辛苦经营下,浙江省立图书馆在馆藏资源、业务管理、推广事业、学术研究等方面均取得不菲成绩,整体发展水平居国内领先地位。馆藏文澜阁《四库全书》的数次钞补,及其在日本侵华战争时期的移迁经历,更是谱写了一曲动人的历史乐章。

第三届中国-中东欧国家图书馆联盟馆长论坛综述

中国-中东欧国家图书馆联盟馆长论坛是促进中国和中东欧国家图书馆行业交流的重要平台,为落实中国-中东欧国家图书馆联盟长效发展新对策,为“一带一路”沿线国家和地区的文化交流与合作作出贡献。第三届论坛于2023年10月在南京图书馆举办。本届论坛在前两届论坛的基础上围绕“图书馆——共享·共进·共赢”主题,进一步深入探讨了行业未来高质量发展新方向,对于推动中国与中东欧国家图书馆事业的交流与发展具有重要影响。

直隶图书馆旧址巡礼

直隶图书馆旧址现位于河北省保定市古莲花池院内。卢木斋先生为直隶图书馆的创建立下汗马功劳,他一生钟情图书馆事业并屡建丰碑,堪为中国的卡内基。直隶图书馆既是晚清末年赓续莲池书院藏书楼的产物,也是借鉴西方图书馆制度开启民智的产物,它表征着古代藏书楼向现代图书馆的转型。

含章可贞:杨海樵先生对近代中国乡村图书馆事业的贡献

民国时期河北献县乡贤杨海樵先生关心地方文化事业发展,以一己之力在丰尔庄创设了根植乡村、免费借阅、嘉惠士林、福泽乡民的海樵图书馆。杨海樵先生不仅是勇猛精进的乡村图书馆实干家,还是富于卓见的乡村图书馆思想家。他提出的推行农村教育首宜发展农村图书馆、善借长风重视乡村图书馆宣传工作、面向价值共创与乡村学校开展文献资源共建共享等理念,不仅具有时代先进性,对于当今乡村图书馆事业发展亦具重要参考价值。

国立青岛大学图书馆旧址巡礼

国立青岛大学图书馆位于山东省青岛市中国海洋大学鱼山校区,馆舍并非一座专门图书馆建筑,而是以德据时期俾斯麦兵营中的一座军官公寓而为之。经过优秀的图书馆员团队的努力工作,国立青岛大学图书馆很快就成为一所出色的大学图书馆并享誉国内。其发展历史显示,一所良好的大学往往与其有个良好的图书馆是密切关联的。

山东省立图书馆旧址巡礼

山东省立图书馆旧址位于山东省济南市中心大明湖公园西南隅。在中国近代图书馆历史进程中,其园林式的馆舍在我国现代图书馆馆舍建筑中别具风格,成为传承古代藏书文化的典范;其附设金石保存所的办馆方式也开辟了我国现代图书馆与博物馆融合发展的独特路径。尤为可贵的是,昔日的山东省立图书馆如今仍能弦歌不辍,坚持开放,为历史优秀建筑活化利用提供了很好的范例。