The innovative university library: strategic choice, construction practices and development ideas

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose the strategic choice of innovative university library, including its definitions, structure framework. As a case study, the construction practice and idea development of the innovative library in Shanghai Jiao Tong University are also to be introduced and explained.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper combines the methods of scenario analysis and theoretical explanation, modeling presentation and case study.

Findings

A model of innovative university library and IC²@SJTUL, a kind of new mode adapting to it are put forward in the paper. These modes apply to university libraries, which need innovation and support training of innovative users.

Research limitations/implications

At present the necessary have been built but environments for IC²@SJTUL its effects need practice testing.

Originality/value

The basic definition and structure framework of an innovative university library are designed in this paper. The pioneer concept, i.e. IC², is demonstrated and the new mode of IC²@SJTUL is also presented.

Citation

Jing, G. and Jin, C. (2009), "The innovative university library: strategic choice, construction practices and development ideas", Library Management, Vol. 30 No. 4/5, pp. 295-308. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120910957959