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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (386): 95-104.

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A Comparative Study of Recommended BibliographyServices for Children Between Chinese and American PublicLibraries

Zhang Lu, Zhang Huili (Peking University Library)   

  • Online:2023-06-15 Published:2023-07-04
  • About author:Zhang Lu, Zhang Huili (Peking University Library)

Abstract:

Recommended bibliography service for children is not only an important way to promotechildren’s growth and development, but also an essential part of childrens reading promotion and servicesin public libraries. This paper respectively selects five well-known public libraries in China and theUnited States as the research objects, analyzes the overall situation of recommended bibliography servicesfor children in Chinese and American public libraries, and compares in depth their service practicesfrom four types of childrens recommended bibliography services. The comparative study shows that therecommended bibliography service system for children in American public libraries is relatively complete.The services in Chinese public libraries are not mature yet, but some service practices with brand effecthave been put forward. Based on the relevant experience and the actual situation in China, this paper putsforward some suggestions on the optimization of recommended bibliography services for children inChinese public libraries.

Key words: Public library, Recommended bibliography, Children, China, the United States