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Knowledge acquisition, artificial intelligence and library spirit

〇a*
JIAO Yanpeng & LIU Wei
The operation mechanism of the library contains the basic logic of knowledge acquisition, that
is, the knowledge acquisition activities should have the characteristics of autonomy, systematism
and integrity. These characteristics not only reflect the objectivity of science but also indicate
the free and equal value formed in the evolution of human civilization. We can sum up the above
basic logic and spiritual value as “library spirit”. However, we regret to see that the way of
knowledge acquisition based on artificial intelligence technology is destroying the “library spirit”.
The artificial intelligence technology assisted reading has apparent disobedience reverse for the
logic of knowledge acquisition. Knowledge acquisition based on artificial intelligence technology
has a strong supply characteristic, which shows a strong granulation, dispersion, subjectivity and
individuality in knowledge acquisition, resulting in a serious information cocoon effect. It not only
breaks the inherent scientific logic of knowledge acquisition but also reduces the humanistic value
and pleasure of knowledge acquisition.
To reduce the adverse impact of artificial intelligence technology on knowledge acquisition, it
is necessary for the state to establish relevant national standards, industry standards and technical
standards in the field of artificial intelligence technology applied to knowledge acquisition. The
standard system of artificial intelligence technology affecting knowledge acquisition behavior should
be formulated as soon as possible. The algorithm of recommending knowledge through artificial
intelligence technology should be made public. The standard of “man-machine” dialogue in hand-held
reading should be established. The collection and production of public knowledge based on artificial
intelligence technology should be improved. In addition to the binding of commercial interests, the
obstacles brought by artificial intelligence technology to human free reading also include the self-
indulgence for the imagination towards the knowledge, and the high cost of traditional reading mode.
We should establish a support system for real scene reading including library mode, embody the
autonomy, authenticity and diversity contained in the “library spirit” in various cultural systems, make
people get rid of the shackles of mobile phones, and pay more visits to libraries, museums, cultural
centers, art centers, and engage in real interpersonal communication in the real world.

The identification, classification and application of library science research
methods in Chinese context

WU Dan , FAN Shu & LI Xiuyuan
〇b **
The application of research methods is an important part of the theoretical research of library

* Correspondence should be addressed to JIAO Yanpeng, Email:jiaoyanpeng2002@163.com, ORCID:0000-0001-9992-7612.
** Correspondence should be addressed to WU Dan, Email:woodan@whu.edu.cn, ORCID:0000-0002-2611-7317.