• Research on the Library Empowerment in the Construction of New Public Cultural Spaces

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2024-06-13 Cooperative journals: 《高校图书馆工作》

    Abstract: The empowerment of libraries in shaping new public cultural spaces constitutes a core element of building a new public cultural infrastructure system and spatial service scenarios. This article employs deductive and inductive methods, along with case analyses, to explore a research framework for the role of libraries in the development of new public cultural spaces. The framework is analyzed across three dimensions: theoretical empowerment, practical empowerment, and standard empowerment. Additionally, the article proposes implementation pathways for the future development of new public cultural spaces in China. Theoretical empowerment involves guiding the construction model of main and branch libraries with third space theory, directing the socialized operation model with spatial production theory, and guiding the urban-rural cultural integration model with spatial justice theory. Practical modalities are shifting towards the extension of public cultural cloud space scenarios driven by digital transformation, the intelligent expansion of public library space transformation and operations, and the transition of urban cultural spatial services facilitated by the construction of the “City of Libraries”. Standard empowerment encompasses relevant standards and norms in library architecture, library services, and library assessments. Looking forward, libraries need to enhance development pathways by improving related standards, strengthening technological developments, aligning with practical industry needs, and constructing a comprehensive supply system. This will ultimately contribute to the establishment of a modern, independent public cultural service system with Chinese characteristics.

  • Progress, Challenges and Strategies in the Construction of New Public Cultural Space in Libraries

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2024-06-13 Cooperative journals: 《高校图书馆工作》

    Abstract: This article explores the innovative experiences in constructing new public cultural spaces in libraries, aiming to facilitate the systematic, phased, and focused involvement of libraries in the construction of a modern public cultural service system. Utilizing literature review and meta-analysis methods, it distills the progress made in libraries’ practical actions to govern new public cultural spaces. This involves expanding the scope of spatial services, highlighting distinctive spatial patterns, enhancing the upgrading of spatial norms, and expanding the spatial content system. The construction of new public cultural spaces is moving towards integrated urban- rural development, universal accessibility, and nationwide coverage. However, it also faces practical challenges such as insufficient policy provision, blind spots in grassroots services, insufficient provision of service content and deviations from evaluation systems. Future efforts in the construction of new public cultural spaces in libraries should expedite the filling of grassroots gaps, drive spatial transformations, optimize integrated formats, and guide social participation. These measures aim to continually pioneer a new era in the construction of innovative public cultural spaces, contributing industry value to the high-quality development of the public cultural service system.

  • Research on Spatial Turn of Urban Public Cultural Services Purchased by Government

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2024-06-13 Cooperative journals: 《高校图书馆工作》

    Abstract: As an important guarantee mechanism to practice the governance concept of “people’s city”, exploring the effective path of government purchasing of urban public cultural services is the key to ensure the high-quality development of public cultural services. This study proposes a shift in public cultural space governance based on scenario theory and uses a case analysis method to analyze the overall progress and characteristics of the 33 urban public cultural spaces that won the “2022 Most Beautiful Public Cultural Space Competition in the Yangtze River Delta and Domestic Provinces and Cities”. It constructs a governance framework for government purchasing of urban public cultural services. The governance of government purchasing of urban public cultural spaces requires clarifying the guiding role of government departments, activating the potential participation of social forces, harnessing the leading role of the people, and exploring the value of synergistic co-creation among the three entities. To further address the practical challenges in government purchasing of urban public cultural services, such as the imbalance in the development of entities, the lack of fairness, and the misalignment of supply and demand, future efforts should focus on optimizing through dimensions like balanced development of entities, equitable government purchasing, and precise matching of supply and demand.

  • Research on Governance Innovation of Rural Public Cultural Spaces in the Context of Government Purchasing

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2024-06-13 Cooperative journals: 《高校图书馆工作》

    Abstract: The resolution of governance dilemmas and innovative models for government-purchased rural public cultural spaces are crucial for promoting the high-quality development of rural public cultural services under the strategy of rural cultural revitalization. This study, based on the analysis of typical cases showcasing the progress of governance practices in 39 rural public cultural spaces from the “Most Beautiful Public Cultural Spaces Contest in the Yangtze River Delta and Domestic Cities in 2021”, puts forward the characteristics and future strategies of government purchasing for the governance practices of rural public cultural spaces. The research reveals that the features of government-purchased rural public cultural spaces are manifested in the intertwining of governance scene design and service representation in time and space. The mechanism for realizing spatial governance becomes the core discourse of policy practice, and the collaborative value creation of spatial governance subjects needs further improvement. The “responsible” governance innovation in rural public cultural space governance requires exploring the path of multi-subject collaborative governance, tapping into the driving mechanisms of cultural institutions participating in rural cultural space governance, and refining the standard guidelines and regulatory systems for rural public cultural spaces.

  • The Practical Exploration of Public Library Enabling Coordinated Development of the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Area

    Subjects: Other Disciplines >> Synthetic discipline submitted time 2024-06-13 Cooperative journals: 《高校图书馆工作》

    Abstract: In March 2022, Hunan Province issued the Development Plan of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Area, which become the important reference for the construction and development of the metropolitan area’s public libraries in the future. By interpreting the Development Plan of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Area, this paper explores the great role of these areas from five aspects: the layout of public cultural undertakings, the innovative development of industrial system, the protection of green ecological environment, the sharing of citizens’ basic rights and the construction of data market system, discussing the practical path that public libraries adopt to enable the coordinated development of the metropolitan area, and therefore promoting the process of regional integration and the high-quality coordinated development of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Area.