The Practice of Open Data Service Practice in Foreign Public Libraries and Its Inspiration to China

Abstract: [Purpose/significance] When fostering the development of public libraries, there are plenty of issues that should be taken into consideration including the ways of utilizing open data to explore innovative public service, combine the development of public libraries with the urban prosperity, enhance the connection between libraries and the society and strengthen the influences of libraries on society.[Method/process] Through the analysis of the open data service practice of foreign public libraries, we found that its services have the following characteristics:provide more abundant data resources, use open data to improve service efficiency, develop new data service products, collaborate in multiple ways, build open data using ecological environment, and promote public data literacy.[Result/conclusion] China's public libraries should improve the level of open data services from the following aspects:improve the construction of open data resources, establish awareness of innovative services, provide services that meet the needs of the public, strengthen cooperation with other institutions, and strengthen data literacy education.