Author(s)

Xiuju Chen

Corresponding Author

Xiuju Chen

Abstract

Using the methods of network investigation and literature research, this paper makes an in-depth study on the construction of characteristic resources of the Sheffield University Library in the United Kingdom, and finds that it combines new media, digitalizes the characteristic resources, collects them by subject classification, opens online exhibitions and projects, and opens Twitter social network account, etc. Thus it can be seen that British university libraries attach great importance to the construction of characteristic resources, collecting and classifying characteristic resources scientifically, digitalizing characteristic resources integrating new media, re-exploiting and utilizing characteristic resources, and publicizing and communicating characteristic resources by using Library Blogs and social networks, so as to realize the magnificent transformation from the re-collection of library's characteristic resources to both collection and utilization. The successful construction experience of characteristic resources is worthy of reference for university libraries in China.

Keywords

New media era; university libraries; characteristic resources; construction