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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (381): 51-61.

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The Practices of LibQual+TM and Its Sinicization Process

Li Zhuozhuo1, Huang Jie1, Jin Lei2 (1 School of Society, Soochow University; 2 Kun Shan Library)   

  • Online:2023-01-15 Published:2023-02-09
  • About author:Li Zhuozhuo1, Huang Jie1, Jin Lei2 (1 School of Society, Soochow University; 2 Kun Shan Library)

Abstract:

library evaluation system in China. And promoting the process of its sinicization is helpfulto its organic combination with the domestic evaluation system. This paper sorts out the developmentprocess of LibQual+TM and the evolution of its indexes, compares and analyzes the characteristics ofLibQual+TM practices in libraries at home and abroad, points out the difficulties in promoting LibQual+TMwith Chinese characteristics, and puts forward the corresponding solutions. It is found that the evolutionof LibQual+TM index has roughly gone through five stages. Libqual+TM has more extensive applicationand mature system in foreign libraries, whereas the application and research of LibQual+TM in China arescattered and not deep enough, especially in the application of public libraries. The defects of LibQual+TMindex, the mismatch between the index setting and the development of libraries in China, and the relativeshortage of special funds for libraries in China are the key factors that restrict LibQual+TM localization inChina. Therefore, we need to build LibQual+TM Universal evaluation model and release template, buildlocal evaluation system according to the specialty and service characteristics of different types of libraries,and build characteristic evaluation system according to specific object and target.

Key words: LibQual+TM, Quality of library services, Public library evaluation, User satisfaction,Sinicization