[Purpose/Significance] Research on the immersive interactive experience space and services in UK public libraries can provide reference for the development of related services of public libraries in China. [Method/Process] A survey was conducted in nine UK public libraries covering four public library immersive experience projects. The practices were investigated and analyzed, using website surveys, email inquiries, and a literature review. The investigation and analysis were done across 10 dimensions: service philosophy, regulations and systems, spatial design, construction methods, service types and methods, service resources, technological applications, experiential equipment, interactive design, and effectiveness evaluation. [Result/Conclusion] Immersive interactive experience spaces and services in UK public libraries are mature and advanced. Significant emphasis is placed on pre-implementation research and impact evaluation, resulting in the establishment of clear service philosophies and regulations. Diverse construction models are adopted, with a focus on holistic spatial layout and environmental design. A wide range of service types and delivery methods is provided, and distinctive service resources are created. Multi-dimensional interactive designs are emphasized, and cutting-edge experiential equipment and technology applications are featured. China can draw on the experience of UK public libraries by prioritizing pre-planning and strengthening top-level design, innovating construction models and optimizing spatial structures, developing service specializations and building diverse services, restructuring interactive elements and improving service effectiveness, and emphasizing post-implementation summaries and continuous service improvements.
Wanyan Dengdeng
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Zhou Bochao
. Research and Implications on Immersive Interactive Experience Space and Services of Public Libraries in UK[J]. Library and Information Service, 2026
, 70(8)
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DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2026.08.012
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