Characteristics and Practice of Bookless
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Abstract: This article explores the characteristics and practice of bookless libraries. This paper reviews the rise and development of bookless libraries, and points out that the characteristics and connotation of bookless libraries are digitization of document resources, diversified space services, explicit learning functions, experiential library services, and intelligent development in the future. The bookless library is applicable to libraries with natural science disciplines, more premises and sufficient funds. The bookless library is a new model of library development in the future, which will make the library truly move towards the development of smart libraries.

Key words: , Bookless library, Digital learning, Digital reading, Library space

Peng Jun. Characteristics and Practice of Bookless Libraries [J]. Libraly Journal, 2021, 40(3): 34-41.

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