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DOI: https://doi.org/10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2019.06.015

Analysis and Enlightenment on the Current Situation of Public Library Services in the United States from the Perspective of Equalization

  • Chen Yuanyuan ,
  • Wang Shuohuan
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  • 1. School of Information Management, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080;
    2. School of Business, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071

Received date: 2018-06-04

  Revised date: 2018-08-14

  Online published: 2019-03-20

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Abstract

[Purpose/significance] This paper concretely analyses the public libraries' present situation in American from the perspective of equalization, summarizes its enlightenment and provides reference for the development of equalization of public libraries in China. [Method/process] Based on the interpretation of The State of America's Libraries 2018, complementary with network and field research content, it analyzes the current situation of American public libraries from three aspects:diversified and equal service audience, national literacy education and sustainability of service resources. [Result/conclusion] Public libraries in our country should learn from foreign advanced experience, strengthen the service for the vulnerable groups in the face of demand, attach importance to national literacy education, follow the principles of sustainable development, and enhance public librarians' service ability of equalization, to promote the development of equalization of public library services in China.

Key words： public library; equalization; United States; library service

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Chen Yuanyuan , Wang Shuohuan . Analysis and Enlightenment on the Current Situation of Public Library Services in the United States from the Perspective of Equalization[J]. Library and Information Service, 2019 , 63(6) : 124 -130 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2019.06.015

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