Abstract: In the new era of information, network and electronic development, university libraries are
facing severe challenges, and their academic function has not been fully discussed, which needs further study.
Based on the practice of library reform and development in recent years, this paper discusses the academic
function or academic value of university library, and holds that university library in the new era is a public
academic service institution integrating academic literature collection and service, academic research and
service, academic data integration and application, information literacy education and development, as
well as culture inheritance and innovation. Centering on the academic orientation of these five functions,
the university library, with new attitude, new ways and new contributions, could actively integrate into the
academic teaching and scientific research of the university, and make great achievements.

Key words:  University library, Academic function, Academic value