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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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 article adopts systems engineering methodology and modular design principles, with university libraries as the service providers and innovative industry clusters, consisting of enterprises, industry alliances, and local governments, as the service recipients. It focuses on service demands such as project initiation/layout/decision-making, technological innovation, and patent transfer and commercialization. The paper constructs a three-dimensional patent information service system model and framework for university libraries targeting innovative industry clusters, providing a detailed design of each functional module of the service system. It proposes methods for constructing specialized databases, standardizing service processes, offering tiered service content, and implementing multi-dimensional coupling service models. These suggestions provide a systematic solution for improving the patent information service functions of university libraries and ensuring the patent information needs of innovative industry clusters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

The historic site of Henan University Library is situated on the Minglun campus of Henan University in Kaifeng City, with No. 6 Building as its main structure. Originally intended for teaching and administrative use, this building was not specifically designed as a library. Featuring a blend of Chinese and Western architectural elements, it is the earliest and most representative structure among Henan University’s Republic of China-era buildings. From 1924 until the library’s relocation in 1985, No. 6 Building served as the main library for 61 years, making lasting contributions to Henan University’s development, talent cultivation, and the advancement of library services in Henan Province. 

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.

Mingshilu is a huge collection of records of Ming dynasty. A whole collection was kept in Baojing Library more than a century ago. Some volumes are now kept in Fu Sinian Library, Institute of History and Language, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. The National Library of China holds some volumes.The current paper aims to make it clear on how these volumes became separated and collected by different libraries. It was in the fifth year of Republican period (1916) that Mr. Chen Liyan, director of the Shanghai Ancient Bookstore, sold some volumes to Liu Chenggan , owner of Jiaye tang Library. Later the library of Institute of Language and Literature of Sinica Academia purchased these volumes from Liu Chenggan. In 1949, the Library of Institute of Language and Literature of Sinica Academia moved to Taiwan.The volumes collected by National Library of China belonged to Mo Hai Library before. During the turmoil years of Taiping Rebellion (1851-1864), many volumes originally kept in Baojing Library got lost and were obtained by Mohai Library. The owner of Mohai Library sold these volumes to the Li's family in Ningbo in 1928. The Li's family, the new owner who obtained these volumes, built a library named Xuanyin Library. The owner of this library donated his collection of books to the state in early 1950s when the People's Republic of China was founded . Most of his collection went to Zhejiang Library. However, the volumes of Mingshilu (The Veritable Records of the Ming) went to Beijing Library (now the National Library of China).

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 renovation of existing buildings provides an effective pathway for the construction of public libraries, offering significant benefits for rapidly expanding library coverage and promoting the high-quality development of services. This paper selects 19 cases of existing building renovations from both domestic and international sources through online searches and literature review. Based on case analysis and synthesis, it concludes that the renovation process should adhere to three basic principles: historical preservation, practicality, and cost-effectiveness. The paper also outlines implementation strategies for converting existing buildings into libraries from four perspectives: setting, architecture, function, and facilities. Additionally, it explores four approaches for promoting the high-quality implementation of renovation models: integration-driven, expertise-driven, efficiency-driven, and collaboration-driven.

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.

The legislative information services offered by the Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province include three main aspects: regular information bulletins to meet the basic daily information needs, specialized research support to provide in-depth services in specific areas, and a special service for the "Two Sessions" to offer comprehensive information at key time points. After years of development, the library has achieved significant progress in streamlining communication and feedback channels, establishing a professional service team, innovating service models, and setting up standardized service systems. Legislative information services in public libraries can be improved through the optimization of resource development, shared cooperation mechanisms, enhanced information circulation, and the promotion of collaborative efforts.

Rural cultural revitalization provides intellectual support and cultural leadership for rural revitalization. As public cultural service institutions that help bridge the cultural gap between urban and rural areas, grassroots libraries should play a key role in supporting rural cultural revitalization. However, grassroots libraries face several challenges, including the absence of standard regulations, uneven resource allocation, limited digital empowerment, incomplete operational mechanisms, and a lack of innovation awareness. To address these issues, it is crucial to establish regulations, optimize resource allocation, strengthen technological applications, improve operational mechanisms, and foster innovation awareness.

Paul Zurkowski’s concept of information literacy is foundational to academic research and policy development in the information literacy field. A thorough examination of this concept aids its accurate transmission within the Chinese context. By extracting core elements and key behaviors from Zurkowski's original report, The Information Service Environment Relationships and Priorities, this study constructs concept maps and compares them with the content of Chinese citation literature to identify issues in its Chinese translation. Findings reveal that Zurkowski’s universal approach to information literacy education integrates a crucial understanding of the relationship between information literacy and national, social, and individual dimensions, emphasizing contextual and practical characteristics. Due to inconsistencies in translation practices, misunderstandings have arisen in domestic scholarship regarding the essence of Zurkowski’s philosophy.

Inclusive non-basic public cultural services are a distinctive feature of new public cultural spaces and an important means of fulfilling the public's desire for a better cultural life. This paper reviews the development status of inclusive non-basic public cultural services in new public cultural spaces, using Hefei’s urban reading space as a case study. It examines the foundational guarantees, organizational implementation, operational effectiveness, and innovative highlights of these services. The paper also identifies the shortcomings in the provision of inclusive non-basic public cultural services and proposes strategies for their development: strengthening talent development, continuously enhancing the appeal of non-basic cultural service projects and products, improving the comprehensiveness and feasibility of related policies, and leveraging the government’s role in macro-control and strong guidance. This research offers valuable insights for the development of a universal, equal, and characteristic public cultural service system in China.

In the context of information development and digital upgrading, transitioning to smart libraries has become the development trend for libraries. As an essential technical support for building smart libraries, the data middle platform plays a crucial role. This paper explores the origin and concept of the data middle platform, as well as current explorations and research in the field. It provides a detailed description of the bottom-up four-layer architecture of the data middle platform in smart libraries: data collection, data systems, data assets, and data services. Additionally, the paper discusses its application scenarios in smart libraries, including business middle platforms, BI systems, intelligent search, personalized recommendations, and management service optimization. Finally, it identifies the development trends of data middle platforms in smart libraries and outlines future challenges and responses in terms of data quality, privacy and security, and technical complexity.

Research has found that the public cultural needs of elderly people in rural areas are characterized by conservatism, regionalism, and practicality. However, the public culture provided by major public cultural cloud platforms tends to be trendy, centralized, and entertaining, resulting in a serious structural imbalance in the supply side of digital public cultural services for elderly people in rural areas. The low degree of digitalization in demand identification, lack of targeted service content, and weak operability of service methods are the three major factors that lead to the structural imbalance of the supply side of rural digital public cultural services. In order to optimize the supply quality of digital public cultural services in rural areas, relevant departments should strive to build a digital demand identification mechanism that matches the needs of rural elderly people, create specialized service content that is suitable for rural elderly people, and form multiple service forms suitable for rural elderly people to operate.