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.

The high-quality development of cultural and tourism integration creates new opportunities for enhancing the spatial quality, supply efficiency, and service effectiveness of regional public cultural service resources. This can innovatively expand the coverage of public cultural services and achieve cross-border integration of regional resources. This study utilizes POI (Point of Interest) data on public cultural service resources from 130 cities within the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Employing comprehensive spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS, such as the nearest neighbor index, standard deviation ellipse, kernel density analysis, and the geographical detector model, the research explores the spatial distribution characteristics and influencing factors of these resources. Based on the findings, the study proposes strategies to optimize the spatial layout of public cultural service resources in the Yangtze River Economic Belt and promote the coordinated development of regional cultural tourism integration. Recommendations include building cultural comprehensive zones, improving financial guarantee mechanisms, accelerating transportation integration, and increasing investment in scientific and technological innovation.

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.

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.

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 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.

Based on information ecology theory and service quality gap theory, this study explores the influencing factors and pathway relationships of tourism information service quality in public libraries under the culture-tourism integration context. A theoretical model of influencing factors for the quality of tourism information services in public libraries is constructed, and an analysis and evaluation of the influencing factors and their interrelationships are conducted. Based on the research findings, corresponding strategies and recommendations are proposed from four dimensions: information, information personnel, information technology, and information environment, to provide guidance for enhancing the momentum of high-quality development of tourism information services in public libraries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This study utilizes the SICAS model to construct a digital reading promotion model for youth in libraries, focusing on stages such as mutual perception, interactive interest, communication and connection, participation and usage, and shared experiences. The feasibility of this model is demonstrated through Dongguan Library's "Youth Digital Reading Summer Camp" as a practical case. The study emphasizes the importance of being interest-oriented, concept-led, technologydriven, evaluation-focused, collaboration-based, and system-supported in the development process. The aim is to enhance the efficiency of digital reading promotion for youth, fostering a love for digital reading and improving their digital literacy.

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 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.

City’s studies are community mini libraries managed by the main library of a City. This article examines the background of introducing the social adoption system in city's study, elaborates on the original intent behind this exploration, and summarizes the positive outcomes and challenges faced in the implementation of this system. Case studies from Huayuanli in Dongtou District, Meteorology in Taishun County, and Qingfeng Community in Lucheng District are used to illustrate these points. Based on these findings, the article proposes countermeasures and suggestions: strengthening policy and funding support, improving adoption supervision, ensuring the public welfare nature of the initiative, offering flexible adoption content and formats, and enhancing the benefits of adoption. The goal is to provide references and guidance for better integration of social resources in various regions and to promote the sustainable development of new public reading spaces.

Zheng Zhenduo was a renowned bibliophile and a key founder of modern librarianship in the People's Republic of China. During the Anti-Japanese War, he became connected with the Qu family due to the government's efforts to acquire precious documents. In 1950, Zheng Zhenduo mobilized the Qu family to donate their collection, honored the donors, arranged for the proper settlement of the Qu family, and transformed the Tieqin Tongjian Library collection from private to public ownership. His efforts sparked a book donation movement in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, significantly contributing to the development of the country's cultural heritage.

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.

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.

In recent years, as cultural variety shows have gained increasing popularity, themes related to ancient books have also been incorporated into these shows. One of the most promising ways to disseminate ancient books to the masses is through such programs. These shows strive to find the most effective methods in terms of themes, content, storytelling, and promotion, in order to integrate ancient books into everyday life. This paper takes "China in Classical Books" as a case study and explores the effective dissemination of ancient books and culture through digital media. By deeply understanding ancient book culture, selecting popular symbols from various fields, employing dramatic forms of dialogue between ancient and modern times, utilizing parallel spatio-temporal narrative structures, adopting a narrative perspective that is accessible and diverse, and leveraging hardware facilities and diverse publicity across multiple platforms, the paper aims to achieve effective communication of ancient literature and culture.

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.

Hu Zhen, a prominent figure in Qing Dynasty calligraphy, excelled in various scripts, particularly renowned for his skill in seal carving. Recently discovered in the Zhejiang Library are surviving ink works attributed to Hu Zhen, including letters and calligraphy, providing invaluable historical insights and artistic value for his study. This paper analyzes the primary figures, events, and historical contexts within the letters, aiming to augment our understanding of Hu Zhen's life and social interactions. Additionally, employing the method of plate comparison, it scrutinizes Hu Zhen's reproductions of Han and Tang dynasty stone inscriptions, dissecting his character structure and brushwork characteristics. Through his artistic practice of integrating stone inscriptions into his calligraphy, Hu Zhen's reverence for ancient traditions is revealed, offering contemporary calligraphers new insights for studying and emulating the styles of Han and Tang dynasty stone inscriptions.

The construction of new medical disciplines provides new opportunities for library literature resource services. Libraries should actively leverage literature resources to support these developments, undertaking selfinnovation and development of literature resource services in the new environment. This involves actively embedding in scientific research and teaching, assisting in the cultivation of professional talents, interdisciplinary construction, and the implementation of new technology applications in the context of new medical sciences. Using literature research and questionnaire survey methods, and guided by the development of disciplines and the actual needs of teachers and students, this paper takes the embedded course literature construction carried out by the Chongqing Medical University Library as an example to explore diversified service models. The library has established a multi-dimensional and multi-level mechanism for curriculum literature construction, forming a curriculum literature resource service content that meets the needs of new medical science construction. Four models are proposed: stage embedded course literature resource service, personalized course literature service based on different demand subjects, deep embedded course literature knowledge mining service for new majors, and specialized course literature reading and promotion service embedded in different learning venues.

Digital humanities offer new methods and perspectives for studying celebrity literature in China. Technologies such as GIS and visualization tools further enhance the knowledge-based services of celebrity literature. This article explores strategies for constructing scenes of celebrity literature from a digital humanities perspective, using Soong Chingling's letters as a case study. It provides an in-depth analysis of data cleaning, the design of a knowledge graph framework for the letters, and the practical application of scene construction. This study offers methodological support for digital humanities research on celebrity literature, facilitating the thorough exploration of their information and value, thereby expanding their depth and breadth of dissemination.

Libraries are increasingly normalizing the handling of reader facial recognition information. In the context of library facial recognition technology, the current legal framework in China faces challenges such as the non-contact nature and complexity of technology, making it difficult for readers to be informed; the conflict between procedural justice and efficiency leads to challenges in obtaining reader consent; and the opaque operation of algorithms makes it difficult for readers to revoke consent. To address these issues, it is essential to adopt a phased approach to reader facial recognition information processing that balances the interests of reader protection and library development. On one hand, mechanisms for opting out should be implemented during the collection phase of reader facial recognition information, with a focus on ensuring readers' right to be informed. On the other hand, a dynamic consent mechanism should be applied during the usage phase of reader facial recognition information, encouraging appropriate data flows while meeting readers' reasonable expectations and ensuring scene integrity.

At the beginning of the Republic of China, the "New Culture Movement," aimed at saving the nation, not only introduced new ideological trends to China but also advanced progressive ideas such as democracy, science, liberation, and freedom, which in turn accelerated the modernization of public libraries in the country. This article explores the connection between the ideas presented in the influential publication New Youth and the development of libraries during the early Republic of China, using quantitative statistics and literature analysis. The study aims to provide insights for the advancement of library services in the new era.

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.