Comparative Study on Service Practice of Public Library for Minors in China and America: Based on Web Content Analysis postprint

Abstract: [Purpose/significance] Service of minors has distinct characteristics and good results in American public libraries, and it also has gradually deepened in China in recent years. In order to provide reference for the further development in China, we made comparison on service practice for minors in public libraries between China and America.[Method/process] Using the method of Web content analysis, we selected ten typical public libraries with good service performance to compare the service practice of minors from the aspects of service object, resource promotion, activity project, service standard, etc..[Result/conclusion] We summarized the problems and put forward some suggestions to promote the development of juvenile service in Chinese public libraries, including dividing the age level and extending the range of service targets, strengthening services for young children and adolescents, enhancing the capacity of resource guarantee, improving the policy system and standard system, etc..