The surviving sites of the former Zhejiang Provincial Library are primarily located on Gushan Road and Daxue Road. The White Building on Gushan Road and the facility on Daxue Road were specifically constructed as library buildings during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period. These buildings feature Western architectural styles and spacious interiors, reflecting the era's trend of Westernizing library construction. Under the diligent stewardship of directors such as Chen Xunci, the Zhejiang Provincial Library achieved notable success in collection development, business management, cultural promotion, and academic research, establishing itself as a national leader. The multiple transcriptions and supplements of its Wen Lan Ge Si Ku Quan Shu(Complete Library of Four Treasures), and its relocation during the Japanese invasion of China, create a poignant chapter in its history.

Utilizing grounded theory and qualitative analysis software NVivo12plus, this study conducts a coding analysis of the research librarian title assessment criteria across 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) in China. Four fundamental evaluation dimensions are identified: ideology and morality, basic qualifications, professional competence, and research capability. The study outlines several guiding principles, including prioritizing moral character, favoring highly educated individuals, encouraging long-term dedication to library and information science, implementing differentiated evaluations, emphasizing the practical impact of professionals' work on society and the industry, and promoting thorough, long-term research. The study also highlights a shift from "paper-centric" evaluations to a more balanced approach and analyzes of potential risks such as exacerbating professional burnout, fostering a utilitarian approach to career development, and hindering team cohesion.

This study conducts a content analysis of 59 book lists and 415 bibliographies from empirical research on children's reading therapy published between 2008 and 2023. The analysis covers four main aspects—target audience, book list sources, bibliographic characteristics, and therapeutic effects—across nine sub-dimensions. The findings reveal that the segmentation of children's needs is growing ever more precise and detailed, with book themes, genres, and formats showing strong relevance. Reading therapy demonstrates significant efficacy in improving children's emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues. However, there is a need for China to focus on local culture to enhance the innovation, systemization, scientific rigor, and meticulousness of reading therapy practices, including the development of book lists, local reading materials, professional training, and follow-up evaluations.

Although there is significant potential for libraries to use ChatGPT-like tools, the risks of algorithmic discrimination they introduce cannot be overlooked. Across the entire lifecycle—from data collection and training to service provision, user interaction, and result presentation—algorithmic bias can arise, often with new characteristics such as hidden and intersectional biases. The main causes of algorithmic discrimination include designer biases, user biases, and technological barriers. Designer bias can lead algorithmic models to inherit and amplify societal biases; user bias may exacerbate unequal service access due to variations in users’ digital literacy; and technological barriers may prevent disadvantaged groups from accessing and utilizing intelligent technologies. The adverse effects of algorithmic discrimination are significant, potentially transforming information inequality into social status inequality, leading to unequal distribution of discourse power in knowledge production, and diminishing individual agency. To mitigate these risks, libraries should first analyze the sources of discrimination, then implement ethical algorithm interventions to counteract designer bias, enhance users’ digital literacy to reduce user bias, and foster an inclusive digital environment to overcome technological service barriers, ensuring the responsible use of ChatGPT-like tools in libraries.

The rapid development and application of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) technology present new opportunities for the transformation and upgrading of traditional information services. Exploring the application scenarios and development directions of AIGC in information services helps to improve service efficiency and quality, and promotes service innovation and upgrading. This paper focuses on the novelty search service in information services, selecting five widely discussed AIGC tools currently used both domestically and internationally: ChatGPT, ERNIE Bot, Zhipu AI, Kimi, and Bai Xiaoying. Based on the process of technological novelty search services, these tools were tested and evaluated for their performance in literature retrieval and screening, literature analysis, and report writing. Based on the test results, the paper provides relevant suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of information services in Chinese university libraries, focusing on updating service concepts, optimizing service processes, innovating technological
platforms, and improving professional abilities of personnel.

This paper examines the progress of international research on the intersection of generative AI and library development. Findings indicate that international scholars widely recognize the potential of generative AI to emulate human cognitive processes, autonomously generate information content, and provide personalized user services, including intelligent retrieval, automatic classification, and interactive Q&A. These capabilities significantly enhance the efficiency of library services and improve user experience. Nonetheless, the application of generative AI also brings risks such as data privacy breaches, copyright infringement, algorithmic bias, technological dependency, and ethical ambiguities. These risks have raised significant concern among international scholars, who have proposed various policy recommendations. These include establishing stringent data governance frameworks and privacy protection policies, promoting copyright education and compliant content acquisition, eliminating biases through diversified datasets and regular algorithm audits, enhancing transparency in decision-making, clearly attributing responsibility, strengthening system resilience against technological dependency, and formulating ethical guidelines to prevent potential risks.

"Fool Resonance" is a network phenomenon that has emerged in recent years, rapidly spreading under the influence of algorithmic models, and posing a significant threat to the enhancement of young people's information literacy. This paper applies the partial least squares method to thoroughly analyze the causes and impacts of "fool resonance" and proposes strategies to address it. The study reveals that the formation of the "fool resonance" phenomenon is the result of the combined effects of the "information cocoon," "network Balkanization," and the "echo chamber" effect. These factors lead to consequences such as cognitive narrowing, group polarization, and self-satisfaction among youth. Therefore, it is crucial to remain vigilant and adopt appropriate measures to mitigate these effects.

Over the past decade, NIUL has transformed from a university library with gradually diminishing functions into a vibrant learning commons. The article discusses five key areas in public services: creating learning commons, optimizing the library environment and facilities, promoting course reserves and open access services, enhancing circulation and reference services, and advancing information literacy. Additionally, it covers four key areas in collection management: digital projects, operational models, departmental reorganization, and developing distinctive collections.

The article explores the path and method of data management in Intangible Cultural Heritage based on Web GIS technology on the basis of the construction practice of shadow puppetry Web GIS system. On the basis of traditional relational database, the spatial elements are extended with the correspondence of latitude and longitude elements, and added to the metadata scheme, so that it constitutes a new metadata scheme together with the time elements and attribute elements. Data management can be realized in the network map by calling the data in the local server through the API interface provided by the network map. The use of large-scale network map for the data management in Intangible Cultural Heritage has the advantages of easy to use, easy to maintain, low cost, data portability, etc.; at the same time, it can effectively realize the functions of data visual presentation, visual mining, visual analysis, and visual endangerment warning of Intangible Cultural Heritage items.

This paper introduces how Jiaxing Library leveraged Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) technology to independently develop the drawing application "AI Dream Master" and successfully integrate it into reading promotion activities. The study highlights the "AI Drawing Journey" event, detailing its process and outcomes. The paper also discusses the positive impact of AIGC technology in reading promotion, such as fostering innovation, enhancing participants' skills, popularizing AIGC creation, lowering the barrier to artistic creation, and connecting art with everyday life. Finally, the paper identifies challenges public libraries face when adopting AIGC technology, including copyright issues, legal adaptability, content moderation, quality control, industry impact, and professional transitions, and proposes corresponding solutions.

The Extant Catalogue of Books in Japan is the earliest surviving Japanese imperial compilation of Chinese books. Its content, format, and ideological framework were primarily influenced by the most comprehensive catalog of historical records and literature from the early Tang Dynasty in China, the Sui Shu Jing Ji Zhi. This reflects a multifaceted acceptance that is valuable for bibliographical research. This paper conducts a comparative study of the Extant Catalogue of Books in Japan and the Sui Shu Jing Ji Zhi from the perspectives of the usefulness of records, the orderliness of classification, and the ethical value. The study concludes that ancient Japan’s strategy, experience, and wisdom in accepting Chinese cataloging principles are beneficial for enhancing displaying the ideological and practical systems influence of Chinese library science.

Rural cultural revitalization is an inherent component of rural revitalization in the new era, and the construction of new urban-rural public cultural spaces is also an important task outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan" for cultural development. This article uses the case study method to investigate ten rural public cultural spaces featured in the "Zhejiang Province's Most Beautiful Public Cultural Spaces: Rural Cultural Spaces" section. It analyzes the innovative practices in their spatial structure, service content, and management operations. Based on these analyses, the article summarizes the successful experiences of Zhejiang Province in building rural public cultural spaces and proposes that future development of new rural public cultural spaces should focus on the following aspects: establishing a high-quality development concept, harmonizing traditional features, integrating cultural tourism with industries, and setting up a regulatory system. This approach aims to achieve sustainable development, cultural innovation, and the upgrading of public cultural spaces, while creating new spaces that are shared by both hosts and guests, and platforms for participation by various social entities. These measures will further promote the development of rural cultural revitalization in the new era.

Facilitating the seamless integration of tourism culture with the rich cultural resources of libraries serves as a novel avenue for libraries to innovate service models, enhance service paths, and diversify service offerings. This article surveys both domestic and international libraries using databases like WOS and CNKI. Employing literature research methods, content analysis, and  comparative analysis, it systematically reviews and summarizes the current state of research on library-tourism integration. The article highlights practical achievements in the mutual exchange and integration between libraries and the tourism industry within the context of cultural and tourism integration. Additionally, it discusses the research methodologies employed in this field, along with its limitations and future prospects. The aim is to provide insights, lessons, and inspirations for future studies on the active involvement of libraries in tourism development.

With the advent of the big data era and the explosive growth of short video content, short video platforms increasingly prioritize users' personalized needs. Algorithmic recommendation services have become a primary marketing strategy, exacerbating the phenomenon of information narrowing. This study, using Douyin as a case study and based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), examines the impact of information narrowing on users' willingness to adopt information. The findings reveal that information narrowing on short video platforms positively influences users' willingness to adopt information, with information usefulness and usability playing mediating roles and user algorithm literacy serving as a moderating factor. This research expands the application of TAM, enhances understanding of the information narrowing phenomenon, and provides a reference for future studies.

Popular reference books serve as a key subject for examining folk knowledge and cultural consumption in the Ming Dynasty. Recent research has predominantly utilized the sociology of knowledge approach, focusing on the social contexts of knowledge. This paper reviews the academic history of popular reference books since the mid-twentieth century, addressing recent critiques of traditional paradigms and exploring scholarly discussions from the perspectives of folk culture and print culture. The study reveals a shift in focus from the textual content of these books to their broader cultural and consumption contexts, while also highlighting an imbalance in the scope and perspectives of existing research.

Based on scientometrics, this study utilizes CiteSpace software to conduct a visual analysis of 547 Chineselanguage articles from the CNKI database, focusing on library cultural and tourism integration from 2018 to 2023. By creating co-occurrence maps, clusters, timelines, and burst charts of keywords, the research identifies and scientifically reveals the hotspots and trends in library cultural and tourism integration services. The findings offer insights for innovative library cultural and tourism integration services from various perspectives, including the expansion of cultural and tourism service spaces, the enhancement of new technologies, the preservation of unique collections, and the development of new service models.

This article, based on the Research Libraries Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence published by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), investigates the implementation of AI literacy education in all ARL member libraries in higher education through an online survey. The results show that AI literacy education in ARL member libraries is typically carried out through providing AI literacy research guides, embedded course instruction, seminars, and collaborative projects. These initiatives are characterized by flexible and diverse formats, serving both teaching and research needs, emphasizing AI ethics, fostering critical thinking, and promoting various forms of collaboration. Based on these findings, it is suggested that university libraries in China could enhance the quality and level of AI literacy education by organizing diverse educational activities, balancing knowledge and skills with ethical awareness, strengthening cross disciplinary communication and collaboration, and keeping up with best practices in a timely manner.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence will drive the innovation and reshaping of library staff. From an overall structural perspective, it will promote a series of optimizations and upgrades in job structures, educational backgrounds, and other areas. From the perspective of librarians' abilities, it will lead to changes in core professional skills, with data management and analysis, technology development and application, as well as humanistic literacy and legal awareness likely becoming core competencies for librarians. Regarding the relationship between librarians and users, it will help establish a two-way, collaborative, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two. In the face of these changes, libraries should focus on stimulating librarians’ awareness of their roles, strengthening talent recruitment and training mechanisms, enhancing collaborative cooperation with various interest communities, and increasing humanistic care. This will foster the effective integration of artificial intelligence technology with library services, thereby promoting the long-term development of library modernization.

This paper provides a detailed interpretation of the professionalization aspects within China's current national and local public library laws and regulations. It discusses the current state of public librarian professionalization, highlighting the significant impact of institutional design, the increasingly diverse academic and professional backgrounds of librarians, and the role of industry organizations in promoting professionalization. The paper proposes several strategies to enhance the professionalization of public librarians, including revising laws and regulations to support their professional development, clearly defining the professional roles of public librarians, rethinking the traditional approach to librarian qualification certification, optimizing the training and development mechanisms for library professionals, refining the evaluation and appointment system for librarian titles, and strengthening the coordinating functions of library industry organizations. These measures are intended to drive the high-quality development of public libraries and support the broader goal of establishing a culturally strong socialist nation.

This study examines the bibliographic cataloging of books published in Taiwan region using EAN codes. Starting with the relationship between ISBNs and EAN-13 codes, it is established that EAN-13 codes encompass ISBNs. Due to their shared coding system, Taiwan's book trade adopts the retail sales system, utilizing the universal commodity code EAN-13 to label books, resulting in the integration of EAN-13 codes in the publications. The article investigates the current cataloging practices of EAN codes in the libraries, evaluates the CNMARC fields for EAN-13 codes, and provides a detailed overview of the 073 field for EAN code description at the Capital Library of China, supported by specific bibliographic data examples.

Public libraries serve as key platforms for knowledge dissemination and cultural exchange. Leveraging new media to present their image to the international community helps foster global cultural exchange and mutual understanding. By analyzing the intrinsic relationship between public perception in new media communication and IFLA award-winning cases of public libraries in China, this study identifies emerging trends such as high-quality development, social engagement, and digital-intelligent innovation. Furthermore, it proposes new media strategies for enhancing the international image of public libraries, including "beyond communication", "cross-sector integration", and "digitalintelligent empowerment."

Libraries are vital spaces for fostering reading habits and enhancing the reading abilities of children with special needs. The development of reading support services for these children in libraries constitutes an integral part of improving public cultural service systems. Using methods such as online surveys and literature reviews, this study outlines the theoretical foundations of reading support services for children with special needs in libraries, examines the institutional environment supporting these services, and reviews the progress of practical implementation. Based on these insights, the paper proposes strategies for advancing library reading support services for children with special needs, including strengthening theoretical applications to ensure practical outcomes, constructing institutional frameworks tailored to service recipients, and extending service chains to promote nationwide reading initiatives.

Digital twin technology demonstrates significant development potential, and its application in the construction of smart libraries can further drive the transformation of libraries. This paper explains the concept and characteristics of digital twin technology, elaborating on the components of digital twin smart libraries from four aspects: library physical entities, digital twin models, digital twin service systems, and library twin big data. The application scenarios of digital twin smart libraries are described from three perspectives: twin librarian services, virtual creative spaces, and digital memory platforms. Finally, the operational mechanisms of digital twin smart libraries are explored from three dimensions: demand-driven mechanisms, innovation-driven mechanisms, and collaborative mechanisms.

This article focuses on the characteristics of elementary and middle school libraries in our country. It is based on a framework consisting of four modules: concept, organization, process, and support. The PDCA theory is applied within the process module to refine the performance appraisal management process and enhance the application of appraisal results. The performance appraisal system is designed according to the four dimensions of BSC theory, encompassing four categories of indicators, nineteen primary indicators (assessment contents), and fifty-seven secondary indicators (assessment points). Finally, the article proposes suggestions for the performance appraisal management of regional elementary and middle school libraries, aiming to provide a reference for practical implementation.

The spiritual life of residents in rural areas, as a key component of China's economic development, significantly influences the nation's overall cultural progress. This study, grounded in positive psychology, examines the reading habits of rural residents in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, focusing on the impact of reading culture and behavior on their spiritual well-being. The findings indicate that participation in peasant reading clubs significantly enhances their spiritual lives, leading to increased spiritual richness. The paper also provides recommendations for strengthening and improving the construction of peasant reading clubs.

A questionnaire survey on the digital reading needs and satisfaction of readers at Qingdao Library reveals that while digital resource services are somewhat popular, their promotion lacks focus and innovation. Although there are various ways to access digital resources, their actual usage rate is relatively low. The content structure of digital resources is comprehensive, but it does not fully align with readers' needs. Although there is a variety of digital reading activities, there is a lack of personalized and diverse activity formats. To improve public library digital reading services, strategies should include: focusing on reader needs to establish and improve service mechanism of digital resources; innovating digital reading activity formats to offer personalized and diverse reading services; devising effective digital reading promotion strategies with an emphasis on integrating promotional channels; and improving user experience to stimulate sustained interest and exploration.

Chen Xunci was a renowned historian and library pioneer in China. The authors have collected five letters written by Chen Xunci to Liu Zengfu, the grandson of Liu Yizheng, from 1986 to 1987. These letters discuss Chen Xunci's involvement in the compilation of the Liu Yimou's Memorial Essays, the Yinchaoxuan Poetry by Wang Huanbiao, and his role as a consultant for the compilation of the Changhuaiji. These documents reveal Chen Xunci's diligence in recording the academic exchanges between his mentors and friends, emphasizing their academic legacies, and demonstrate his commitment to preserving literature and recording history, showcasing the spirit of a dedicated librarian and historian.