Session Number
4
Keywords
creativity, Chinese Library, 3T
Description
Library has responded to the rapid change of social development by expanding its role from a physical place of collections to a space supporting the creative process. Florida proposed 3T (technology, talent and tolerance) to be key factors triggering creativity for a region. Based on this theory, this paper elaborates on the academic library as “creative center” who offers attractions for the patrons by exploring specific examples in China, concluding the Chinese library advancing innovation from these three dimensions. Automatic Mapping System between DDC and CLC, Academic Resource Map, the people-oriented atmosphere and activity fostering creativity, like the maker spaces, Living Library, Study Tour, creative cultural products, intellectual property services etc. Innovation is also playing a critical role in fighting against COVID-19 for Chinese libraries with the support of 3T
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The rise of creative class in library: A Chinese perspective
Library has responded to the rapid change of social development by expanding its role from a physical place of collections to a space supporting the creative process. Florida proposed 3T (technology, talent and tolerance) to be key factors triggering creativity for a region. Based on this theory, this paper elaborates on the academic library as “creative center” who offers attractions for the patrons by exploring specific examples in China, concluding the Chinese library advancing innovation from these three dimensions. Automatic Mapping System between DDC and CLC, Academic Resource Map, the people-oriented atmosphere and activity fostering creativity, like the maker spaces, Living Library, Study Tour, creative cultural products, intellectual property services etc. Innovation is also playing a critical role in fighting against COVID-19 for Chinese libraries with the support of 3T