What is * * * space?

Information enjoyment space is still a relatively new concept in the field of library and information science, and there is no unified definition at present. However, it is generally accepted that ic is a specially designed one-stop service center and collaborative learning environment.

Comprehensive utilization of convenient Internet, complete computer software and hardware facilities and rich knowledge base (including printing, digital and multimedia information resources).

With the support of skilled reference librarians, computer experts, multimedia workers and tutors, we will provide readers (including individuals, groups or academic teams) with one-stop services for learning, discussion and research, cultivate readers' information literacy and promote their learning, communication, cooperation and research.

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The emergence and development of IC: Since the first Information Commons (IC) was opened in the library of the University of Iowa in August 1992, this brand-new service model, which supports open access, aims at cultivating readers' information literacy and promoting readers' learning, communication, collaboration and research, has been born and popularized in North America and many other countries or regions in the world.

The birth of information enjoyment space is mainly based on two concepts: first, it is based on open access, ensuring open access to ideals and beliefs, promoting the enjoyment, possession and free access to information, and encouraging people to learn, think and practice in democratic discussions; The other is based on the concept of library service, which regards information commons as a comprehensive service facility and collaborative learning environment integrating space, resources and services.