Abstract:

Chen Chao pointed out that by the midterm of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Shanghai Libraryhad basically built a world-class urban public library system, and had accelerated the transition intosmart hybrid library in the new era of reading. In the future, Shanghai Library will be committed to:innovation-driven transformation; strategy guidance and practice implementation; high-quality andsustainable development based on advantage; and building a new development paradigm. Wang Huijunpointed out that the professional development of public libraries was facing challenges from variousaspects such as new technologies, diverse demands, culture supply, and social transformation. Weshould reshape professional spirit, build a professional team, provide professional services, and realizeprofessional value. Chen Jun and Li Hao pointed out four aspects of professional work in NanjingLibrary: supporting the sustainable development of library through librarian specialization; promotingthe social reputation of library through program specialization; ensuring the professional developmentthrough system standardization; and supporting the equalization of public cultural services throughsystematization of international communication. Wang Jiantao pointed out that the influencing factorsof library specialization are multifaceted. To achieve high-quality development, libraries must enhancetheir professional abilities in five aspects: clarifying the functions of library specialization; clarifyingthe boundary of library outsourcing; strengthening the professional construction of library profession;promoting the professional capability of librarian; and connecting the researches and practices of library.Song Liping pointed out that the Hong Kong Public Libraries is committed to providing high-qualityreading activities, creating a good reading environment, providing diversified collections, and enhancingthe capabilities of librarians through continuing professional development, so as to unleash theirprofessional knowledge and potential, enhance their performance and achieve sustainable development oflibrary services.