Abstract: [Purpose/Significance] In the context of the country vigorously promoting nationwide reading and constantly improving the public cultural service system, China's public libraries continue to innovate their service models, introduce social forces and seek cooperation with bookstores to form a new model of integrated development. [Method/Process] The paper first introduces the policy background and practice of the integrated development mode of libraries and bookstores and summarizes the current cooperation projects between public libraries and bookstores in China. Then it puts forward two kinds of integration modes: based on service space and based on information systems. After comparing the typical cases of integration between public libraries and bookstores, this paper analyzes the problems existing in the development of their integration. [Results/Conclusions] It pointed out some countermeasures that the two sides should strengthen communication, establish the supervision mechanism, increase collaboration with more bookstores, and expand the scope of service coverage. The two sides should further enhance their integration, and jointly promote the nationwide reading in China.

Key words: integration of libraries and bookstores, public library, service model, public cultural services