The Exploration and Practice of Library Think Tank Construction and Think Tank Service

Authors

  • Xiaoyan Teng Harbin Engineering University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
  • Hang Shi Harbin Engineering University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
  • Erni Qiu Beijing Union University, Beijing, China
  • Dongyan Shi Harbin Engineering University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
  • Jilong Dong Harbin Engineering University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
  • Jiuqiang Wang Harbin Engineering University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53469/jerp.2024.06(06).32

Keywords:

Library, Think tank construction, Think tank service, Information resources, Decision support

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the importance of library think tank construction and think tank service, and provide some practical experience and suggestions. Think tank refers to an institution that provides professional research, consultation and policy suggestions for decision makers and researchers. With the development of the information age, libraries, as one of the main carriers of information resources, should actively participate in the construction of think tanks and provide think tank services to meet the society's information needs and decision support. This paper first introduces the concept and characteristics of think tank, and then discusses the role and advantages of library as a think tank. Then, through the practical case analysis, the key elements and successful experience of think tank construction are summarized. Finally, this paper puts forward the problems and prospects that library should pay attention to in the aspect of think tank service.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Teng, X., Shi, H., Qiu, E., Shi, D., Dong, J., & Wang, J. (2024). The Exploration and Practice of Library Think Tank Construction and Think Tank Service. Journal of Educational Research and Policies, 6(6), 147–150. https://doi.org/10.53469/jerp.2024.06(06).32

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Vol. 6 No. 6 (2024): JERP-Volume 6 Issue 6

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