Abstract:

By theoretically analyzing the nature of “Human Library”, the paper points out the pan-social attributes of “Human Library”, which are not limited to the library field. “Human Library” should be a free and sharing platform of diverse interpersonal communication approaches, rather than one single new interpersonal communication manner. “Incentive” mechanism for “Human Books” should be the key to Human Library development.

Key words: Human library, Human book, Pan-social attributes, Platform of interpersonal communication, “Incentive&rdquo, mechanism