Library as Platform: The Transformation of Library Service

Abstract

Abstract:

“Library as platform” is a concept introduced and discussed by foreign librarians recently. Thepaper introduces the concept and the related discussions in detail as well as putting forward ideas of basic elements and architecture for the platform. The paper would be helpful to guide the transformation process of libraries in this Internet era.

Key words: Library as platform, Architecture of the platform, Open data, Open service, -oriented, Data rights

Zhao Liang. Library as Platform: The Transformation of Library Service[J]. LIBRARY JOURNAL.

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