Abstract: University libraries abroad have been actively exploring and practicing in research support services, providing consultation, technologies and literature access throughout research, as well as services targeting at fund application, education of researchers, data management, paper writing, and the final dissemination of research results. Their services are comprehensive in content, flexible in means, reasonable in resource utilization, and they are subjective to constant innovation in future.

Key words: University libraries abroad, United States, Britain(UK), Research support, Research service