Research on the Innovation of Management and Service Models of University Libraries in the Information Age
Abstract
With the advent of the information age, university libraries, as core institutions for knowledge management and information services, face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The rapid development of information technologies, such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, provides a broad space for the innovation of university library management and service models. This paper aims to explore the innovative paths of university library management and service models under the background of informatization, analyzing the profound impact of information technologies on library management, service efficiency, resource integration, and user experience. First, the article reviews the impact of the information age on university libraries, pointing out the limitations of traditional management and service models. It then analyzes the necessity of innovating management and service models through informatization, proposes directions for intelligent, personalized, and digitalized services, and discusses the practical applications of information technologies in resource management and services. Finally, the paper summarizes the potential challenges faced by university libraries in the informatization transformation process and proposes corresponding innovative paths and implementation strategies. The study shows that informatization can not only improve the management efficiency of libraries but also provide more personalized and efficient services to students and faculty, driving university libraries towards a more intelligent and modern direction.
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