Abstract:

Based on the comprehensive use of expert interviews, observation method and literature investigation method to systematically collect service statistics of public libraries in Taiwan, this paper describes a series of outstanding cases in terms of buildings and equipment, resources and people, and generalizes the experiences of service innovation. In Part A of this paper, we briefly introduce the service status of public libraries in Taiwan firstly. Then, some practices in the implementation of reading environment and equipment upgrade program in Taiwan are introduced, such as the focus on transformation of the old space instead of acquiring a new building, segmentation and overall planning, the layout of the space according to ages, construction of eslite atmosphere and connotation as well as the adoption of green building standards.

Key words: Public library, Service innovation, Taiwan