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Libraly Journal ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (414): 50-55.

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Practice and Exploration of the Transition from Think Tank Library to Independent Think Tank Taking National Library of China as an Example

Zhang Jinjie (National Library of China)   

  • Online:2025-10-15 Published:2025-11-06
  • About author:Zhang Jinjie National Library of China

Abstract:

As social development and service demands evolve the transition from a  quasi-think tankstage to an independent think tank has become a key direction for many think tank libraries. Taking theNational Library of China as a case study this paper reviews its practical experience and achievements asthe first library in China to provide think tank services and carry out independent think tank construction.It also examines the problems and shortcomings including talent cultivation literature resourcedevelopment and the expansion of think tank services. This paper analyzes the efforts that the NationalLibrary of China should make in its journey toward think tank development. These insights providereference for the transformation of other libraries help advance the library sector’s ability to better meetthe social needs in the new era provide better think tank services for the national development andenhance the status of libraries in the field of knowledge services.