Comparative Study on the Current Situation and Promotion Methods of Paper Book Reading at Home and Abroad
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v5i1.2123
Abstract
This paper discusses the current status of paper book reading in several countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, and examines the practices of university libraries in these countries in supporting paper book reading. The study finds that domestic university libraries tend to focus on internal support, emphasizing breadth with diverse and flexible themes. In contrast, university libraries in Europe, North America, and other foreign regions are more inclined to conduct social activities, digging deep into fewer themes with many extended activities on the same topic. Consequently, there are significant differences in audience scale, effectiveness, and social impact between the two. Drawing on the strengths of various practices, the paper proposes suggestions in six aspects: seeking on-campus collaboration, collective reading of a single book, seizing opportunities during admission, learning from successful cases, serving society, and addressing practical problems. These recommendations aim to provide references for university libraries to support paper book reading and management decision-making.
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domestic and international, university libraries, paper books, college students, reading promotion
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