Functional Reconstruction and Service Innovation of University Libraries under Industry-Education Integration

Menglin He

doi:10.71222/jp1a3284

Authors

Menglin He Chengdu Technological University, Chengdu, 611730, Sichuan, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/jp1a3284

Keywords:

university library, industry-education integration, knowledge services, functional reconstruction, service innovation, engineering education

Abstract

In response to national strategies for high-quality talent cultivation and industrial development, industry-education integration (IEI) has emerged as a crucial mechanism connecting education, talent, industry, and innovation. University libraries, particularly in engineering-oriented institutions, face a necessary transformation from "resource assurance" to "knowledge collaboration". Here, knowledge collaboration is defined as the active co-production, sharing, and integration of information and expertise among libraries, faculty, students, and external partners, enabling the co-creation of knowledge across academic and industrial boundaries. This paper constructs a systematic framework consisting of four interrelated dimensions: specialized resources, embedded services, intelligent platforms, and collaborative mechanisms. Based on a comprehensive literature review, this study examines the necessity and feasibility of library functional reconstruction under IEI, and proposes innovative service models. It argues that libraries must embed themselves into teaching, research, and industrial collaboration, transitioning from passive providers to active partners. This transformation enhances support for technical talent cultivation, strengthens regional industry-academia cooperation, and contributes to sustainable development. Future research directions include empirical evaluations of innovative practices and models of inter-institutional collaboration.

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