[Purpose/significance] This paper has introduced the practice of reconstructing the classical reading space in Shenyang Normal University Library, aiming at providing reference for the future space transformation of university library. [Method/process] Based on the introduction of the status quo of space transformation of university libraries at home and abroad, taking Mingde Lecture Hall of Shenyang Normal University Library as an example, this paper summarizes the practical experience of its classic reading space service, and puts forward the strategies to promote the construction and service of characteristic reading space in university library. [Result/conclusion] The service of classic reading space should take traditional culture as the core, extended service as the goal, personalized service as the means, and active self-learning as the purpose, so as to cultivate innovative knowledge talents with deep cultural confidence.