Abstract: The development of digital publishing industry is the most important environmental
factor affecting library’s e-book service mode. Based on the investigation of digital publishing at home
and abroad, this paper introduces the development trend of e-book industry, analyzes and discusses its
impact on library e-book service mode, and provides advice for library to better develop e-book service.
This paper discusses the content supply, platform type, terminal support, and service of library e-book
service from the perspective of the complete e-book industry chain. It introduces some relevant cases, and
discusses the various service models of library’s e-book service. Finally, it introduces the principles of
library’s e-book service and tips to provide better service for readers in view of the changes of their reading
habits

Key words: Library,  E-books, Industry chain, Service mode