10 July 2026, Volume 46 Issue 7
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 1-24.Library science and library science education are twin entities. For a long time,there have been erroneous perceptions in the library science community regarding the emergence of library science and library science education. Therefore,clarifying the origin and correcting such misconceptions is of great academic value. This paper adopts the methods of literature investigation and historical research to demonstrate the historical emergence of modern library science and library education from three aspects：the origin and foundation of American library science and library science education,the essence and scope of Melvil Dewey’s concepts of library science and library science education,and the rise and evolution of American library science and library science education. It elaborates on the rise of Chinese library science and library science education from two perspectives：the origins of Chinese library science and library science education,and the progresses and localization of American library science and library science education in China. The paper holds that Centennial History of Library Science Education in China （1920-2020）,edited by Xiao Ximing,comprehensively presents a panoramic view of the century-long history of library science education in China. It emphasizes that,in the future,Chinese library science and library science education must take root in China,be oriented toward Chinese practice,and follow a development path with Chinese characteristics.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 25-37.Digital intelligence technologies are profoundly transforming the research paradigms and practical work of index studies,creating a stark contrast between rapidly advancing practice and relatively lagging theoretical research. This paper traces the developmental history of Chinese index studies and identifies evolutionary trends and core contradictions in the digital intelligence era through bibliometric analysis and BERTopic modeling of relevant literature from 2014 to 2024,thereby providing a theoretical framework and practical pathways for the discipline’s development. The findings suggest that Chinese index studies have gone through three historical stages—sprouting and foundation-laying,recovery and development,and transformation and deepening—and,driven by digital intelligence technologies,demonstrate four major trends：intelligent indexing theory,domain-specific indexing objects,academically oriented indexing organizations,and scientifically oriented indexing industry. Furthermore,the paper establishes an integrative framework for Chinese index studies in the digital intelligence era,revealing four pairs of core contradictions facing the discipline：opportunity versus crisis,internationalization versus localization,theory versus practice,and originality versus contemporaneity. Accordingly,the paper proposes four developmental pathways—seizing opportunities amid crises,maintaining traditions while embracing innovation,integrating knowledge and action,and upholding fundamental principles while breaking new ground—to provide guidance for the transformation of index studies from a scholarship-focused discipline to a practice-oriented one.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 38-51.With the continuous expansion of scientific literature and the accelerating accumulation of citations,citation inflation has become increasingly pronounced,exacerbating potential biases in evaluating the academic influence of papers based solely on citation frequency. Using research papers published in the fields of information science and library science between 1980 and 2024,this study systematically reveals the evolutionary characteristics of citation inflation in these disciplines. The extent of citation inflation is quantitatively measured using absolute citation growth rates and relative citation growth rates. Building on this foundation,five correction methods—fixed-effect,cumulative reference share,cumulative paper share,citation life-cycle,and average life-cycle are proposed to address evaluation distortions caused by citation inflation. The results indicate that citation inflation is closely associated with growth in publication volume,increases in the average number of references per paper,and a slowdown in literature obsolescence rates. The two proposed measurement methods effectively capture the degree of citation inflation while,to some extent,mitigating the influence of literature obsolescence rates and citation window lengths. Moreover,the five correction methods enable a more scientific and robust evaluation of the citation value of research papers,particularly during periods of pronounced citation inflation,when the corrected indicators exhibit greater robustness.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 52-65.As the rural revitalization strategy advances,social forces are increasingly engaging in rural reading promotion initiatives through various channels. However,problems such as insufficient depth of participation and a mismatch between resource supply and demand remain prominent. It is imperative to further explore practical pathways for social forces to participate in rural reading promotion and to promote its sustainable development. The CSG Zhixing Bookhouse project,jointly launched by China Southern Power Grid （CSG） and the China Foundation for Rural Development,serves as an important example in this regard. Based on resource mobilization theory,this study examines the project’s resource integration model and implementation pathways by developing a three-dimensional analytical framework of “resource,member,and framing”. In terms of resource mobilization,the project achieves multidimensional integration and efficient allocation of resources through branding,refined management,and personalized customization;in terms of member mobilization,it has developed a multi-dimensional network for reading promotion centered on the collaboration among enterprises,social organizations,and the government;and in terms of framing mobilization,it has established an endogenous mechanism for resource reproduction through a value chain of “meaning,roles,and knowledge”. Through the synergy across the three dimensions,the project promotes “continuous supply,ongoing participation,and sustained generation” in reading promotion. By systematically analyzing the logic behind the CSG Zhixing Bookhouse project,this article proposes a sustainable model for the participation of social forces in rural reading promotion,reveals the dynamic coupling between resource transformation mechanisms and value identity construction in the process of their participation,and highlights its critical role in sustaining their long-term engagement,thereby providing valuable insights for related practices.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 66-78.From a bottom-up perspective,this paper examines how digital craftspeople understand digital literacy,with the aim of informing relevant educational practices. Using visual methods,it analyzes drawings produced by 171 vocational students identified as digital craftspeople,and employs a narrative approach to interpret their perceptions of and expectations for digital literacy. The findings indicate that digital craftspeople widely recognize the importance of digital literacy and hold positive expectations regarding its role. They place greater emphasis on digital literacy in the contexts of everyday digital life and production,while paying comparatively less attention to learning contexts. In terms of digital access,they rely more heavily on mobile phones and show limited capacity for understanding abstract knowledge. Based on these findings,the study proposes a competence-based framework for digital literacy education that is embedded in specific application scenarios,emphasizes the integrated development of multidimensional competencies,and is designed according to the progressive logic of “interest-competence-habit.”
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 79-89.Promoting the urban-rural integration of public libraries in less-developed regions is a key priority for the high-quality development of the public cultural service system. Taking Heyuan City,Guangdong Province as an example,this paper presents an analytical framework for the urban-rural integration of public libraries in less-developed regions,and summarizes practices such as institutional innovation,resource allocation to the grassroots,service linkage,and collaboration among multiple stakeholders. On this basis,it proposes measures to promote high-quality development,including seizing regional development opportunities to coordinate various resources;empowering service nodes to shift from cultural assistance to self-capacity building;and exploring inclusive development to promote the integration and mutual enhancement of urban and rural cultures.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 90-104.Based on the affordance actualization theory,this paper analyzes the data collected from researchers through in-depth interviews and app walkthroughs of GenAI-assisted reading tools,employing a three-level coding scheme,and proposes a model of the GenAI-enabled academic reading mechanism. The study indicates that：Information overload,cognitive barriers,communication constraints constitute major obstacles in academic reading. The text-processing potential of GenAI,including information reconstruction and content parsing,provides technical support for breaking these bottlenecks;By aligning technical characteristics with contextual needs,large language models can serve not only as cognitive aids that help overcome barriers to knowledge acquisition,but also,through their communicative and interactive capabilities,as unique collaborative partners in the reading process,demonstrating dual affordances of transcendence and interactivity;In academic reading contexts,GenAI’s affordance manifests as cognitive outsourcing,encompassing three scenarios （screening and skimming,in-depth reading,and extended application） as well as three modes （tool-dependent,assistive-enhanced,and cautiously reserved）. This may bring about cognitive optimization effects,but also carries the risk of cognitive dependence. In terms of process,the study examines how GenAI influences academic reading workflows such as literature screening and problem-solving;in terms of outcome,it identifies the efficiency gains brought by GenAI and the differences in evaluation between novice and experienced researchers.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 105-116.A systematic analysis of the deployment characteristics of major AI ethical governance tools worldwide can provide important references for China in its AI ethical governance efforts. Using the OECD’s Catalogue of Tools & Metrics for Trustworthy AI as its primary sample,this article identifies 17 AI ethical governance tools and presents a two-dimensional analytical framework of “governance tools - full life cycle” for AI ethics based on relevant research literature. Using content analysis,it conducts both one-dimensional quantitative analysis and two-dimensional cross-analysis to explore the deployment patterns of major global AI ethical governance tools. The findings show that throughout the full life cycle of AI ethics,the deployment frequency of various governance tools is significantly imbalanced. Procedural tools account for the highest proportion,followed by rule-based tools,with subject-oriented tools having the lowest proportion. Moreover,a small number of tools have been implemented across the whole governance life cycle. The two-dimensional cross-analysis reveals that procedural governance tools are frequently adopted in each management stage,whereas the application of rule-based and subject-based governance tools remains relatively limited. China should enhance the overall effectiveness of its AI ethical governance by designing a full-lifecycle governance framework,establishing a participatory mechanism for full-lifecycle governance,and improving the empowerment system for full-lifecycle governance.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 117-126.During the process of university patent transformation,problems such as difficulty in matching supply and demand,low efficiency,and heavy reliance on individual experience constrain the effective application of scientific and technological achievements. Although generative artificial intelligence （GenAI） has advantages in semantic reasoning,general-purpose models are difficult to adapt directly to patent transformation scenarios,creating an urgent need for context-specific implementation strategies. Grounded in situational AI theory,this paper examines university intellectual property information service centers （IPISCs） and proposes a patent transformation service pathway supported by IPISCs and implemented in context. The study systematically analyzes the roles of three key mechanisms—evidence-based support,boundary setting,and dynamic reconfiguration—in transforming general-purpose GenAI into organization-level specialized capabilities,and validates the proposed pathway through a case study of the IPISC at South China University of Technology. The results show this approach significantly reduces the preliminary screening workload of experts for high-volume,short-cycle patent matching tasks,improves the accuracy of patent-enterprise matching and overall service efficiency,and enhances the interpretability and traceability of generated outcomes through governance mechanisms. The study clarifies how university IPISCs promote the embedding of GenAI into patent transformation processes through knowledge organization and governance mechanisms,extends research on situated AI application in intellectual property information services,and provides a replicable paradigm for GenAI engineering deployment in university patent transformation.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 127-138.With the implementation of the Healthy China initiative,studies of digital human information,a key component of data production factors,are shifting from theoretical innovation to practical application. This paper analyzes the challenges of aggregating digital human information,in terms of information quality and security,information silos and efficiency,and information ethics and law. It proposes a logical framework for digital human information aggregation from three dimensions：theme,process,and application. The paper outlines the practical approaches to such aggregation from the perspectives of technological empowerment,data property rights confirmation,and legal regulations,in order to achieve the goals of whole-process control,full-chain deployment,and full-link guarantee,and to promote the effective aggregation,development,and utilization of digital human information.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 139-150.This study explores the switching behavior of academic users in the context of multiple generative artificial intelligence （GAI） platforms,aiming to provide theoretical guidance and practical recommendations for optimizing user experience,improving user satisfaction,and promoting sustainable development of GAI platforms. Grounded in the uses and gratifications theory and the niche theory,this paper conducts a qualitative analysis on the data collected from semi-structured interviews with 27 academic users,employing the grounded theory methodology. A theoretical model of influencing factors and pathways of academic users’ switching behavior is developed through open,axial,and selective coding using NVivo. The results indicate that,in a multi-GAI platform environment,the path by which academic users develop switching behavior can be divided into three stages：task-driven,dynamic adaptation,and outcome feedback. The main influencing factors include platform characteristics,user motivations,external situational perception,and internal self-cognition. Specifically,user motivations and platform characteristics serve as initial driving factors,influencing switching behavior by affecting external situational perception and internal self-cognition. Furthermore,internal self-cognition moderates the effect of external situational perception on switching behavior. In turn,the outcomes of switching behavior provide feedback to the influencing factors in the previous two stages,forming a complex and dynamic cyclical process.
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LIBRARY TRIBUNE. 2026, 46(7): 151-160.Bulletin boards are a physical information medium that has long existed in public spaces. Despite the rapid development of digital technology,bulletin boards have not been replaced by digital media;instead,they have continued to play a role in spaces such as universities and research institutions,serving their functions of information dissemination and communication. Through a historical review of their etymology and morphological evolution,this paper analyzes the inherent logic of bulletin boards from three dimensions—media,institutions,and culture—based on case studies of universities and research institutions. The study finds that bulletin boards are not a historical relic of technological backwardness,but rather a testament to the tenacious resilience of physical media in the digital age. In terms of media,low-tech media facilitate effective information dissemination through functional adaptation;institutionally,they strengthen information release and transparency within organizations via regulated posting and public display;and culturally,they create public communication spaces for specific communities,embodying public expression,emotional connection,and organizational identity. Therefore,as a composite information medium intertwining media,institutions,and culture,the bulletin board’s logic of existence does not follow a single path of technological substitution,but rather reflects the complementary functions and synergistic coexistence of multiple media in the information ecosystem of the digital age.
