Xiaguang Meng

Xiaguang Meng

30 December, 2024

Smart library, Public library, Elderly reader service.

The elderly reader group is a relatively special group of readers. Under the background of smart library construction, public libraries should keep up with the times and continuously improve the service level and ability of elderly readers. This article will discuss how public libraries can promote the improvement of service quality for elderly readers from three aspects: first, an analysis of the current situation of elderly reader services in public libraries, which will be discussed from four perspectives: policy and regulations, library utilization, library services, and the use of library collection resources. Second, the significance of public libraries providing services for elderly readers. Third, the new challenges faced by public libraries in providing services for elderly readers in the context of smart library construction include three aspects: the intelligence of library development that discourages elderly readers, the media oriented promotion that restricts services for elderly readers, and the complexity of the network environment that reduces the protection capabilities of elderly readers. Fourth, the new path of public library services for elderly readers in the context of smart library construction includes utilizing big data analysis, targeted meeting the needs of elderly readers, strengthening training, gradually improving the intelligent technology level of elderly readers, deeply developing an elderly friendly service system, improving the experience of elderly readers layer by layer, actively promoting network security, strengthening the awareness of network security among elderly readers, attaching importance to the development of elderly human resources, and adapting to local conditions to give full play to the advantages of elderly readers.

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