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05 May 2026, Volume 38 Issue 5
Formation and Development of the Independent Knowledge System of Chinese Bibliography | Open Access
KE Ping, LI Xiaoying
2026, 38(5):  4-15.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0258
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[Purpose/Significance] This paper traces the historical formation and intellectual lineage of Chinese bibliography, extracting its core iconic concepts and the knowledge system they constitute. By analyzing the opportunities and challenges confronting the discipline in the contemporary era, this study aims to provide theoretical support for constructing an autonomous knowledge system of Chinese bibliography that is both self-sustaining in its Chinese character and open to global academic exchange. This research is significant because it attempts to reposition traditional Chinese bibliographic scholarship within the modern academic landscape. It does this by bridging classical heritage with contemporary information science, and by responding to the urgent need for a distinctively Chinese theoretical voice in the global humanities. [Method/Process] Through systematic synthesis and conceptual analysis, this study identified and examined a set of foundational iconic concepts in Chinese bibliography, including jiaochou (collation and textual criticism), qiushu (methods of seeking and recovering lost texts), jieti (explanatory titles and interpretive annotations), zhulu (cataloging and bibliographic recording), zhushi (commentary and exegesis), fenlei (classification systems and modalities), and leixu (categorical prefaces and taxonomic introductions). These concepts collectively form a distinct knowledge system that has evolved over centuries, reflecting the unique intellectual traditions of Chinese textual scholarship. Building upon this conceptual foundation, the paper investigates the developmental pathways of Chinese bibliography in the context of the digital intelligence era. [Results/Conclusions] To develop a world-class Chinese bibliography that embodies distinctive Chinese characteristics and achieves international excellence, a multi-dimensional strategy is required. First, efforts must be firmly grounded in the preservation and promotion of excellent traditional Chinese culture, drawing on the rich heritage of classical bibliographic scholarship while reinterpreting it for contemporary needs. Second, the discipline must adhere to Marxist scientific principles to ensure that theoretical development remains critically informed, historically aware, and socially relevant. Third, the social service function of Chinese bibliography should be strengthened, particularly in guiding nationwide reading initiatives, fostering public cultural literacy, and supporting lifelong learning in an increasingly digital society. Fourth, deepening international cultural exchanges and open cooperation is essential for mutual learning between Chinese and foreign bibliographic traditions, enabling Chinese bibliography to contribute actively to global conversations while maintaining its distinctive identity. Fifth, greater emphasis should be placed on practical applications in guiding bibliographic work within specialized fields, such as rare book cataloging, digital archives, library technical services, and the organization of born-digital resources. Sixth, technological transformations centered on digital resources must be actively advanced. Digital bibliography should seek breakthroughs from four aspects: standard development, technology application, integration of theory and practice, and service expansion. Efforts should focus on promoting the standardization of digital resource description, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to achieve intelligent organization and processing of resources, strengthening the construction of cataloging databases, and extending services to meet cultural needs, thereby realizing a smart transformation. Taken together, these integrated measures constitute a coherent roadmap for achieving the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese bibliography in the new era. Ultimately, this study advocates for constructing an autonomous knowledge system that balances disciplinary independence with openness to global scholarship, thereby ensuring that Chinese bibliography continues to thrive as both a heritage discipline and a forward-looking field of inquiry.

Construction and Development of an Autonomous Knowledge System for Computational Humanities | Open Access
HUANG Shuiqing, ZHANG Wei, LIU Liu
2026, 38(5):  16-34.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0248
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[Purpose/Significance] The construction of an autonomous knowledge system for computational humanities is both a historical inevitability as this emerging interdisciplinary field matures in the data-driven, computational era. It is also a substantive response to the national strategy of developing Chinese characteristics-based philosophy and social sciences. Unlike previous prior surveys which treat digital humanities as a relatively unified field, this paper emphasizes the epistemological shift from "digital" to "computational" and elucidates how Chinese scholarship has developed and refined the concept of computational humanities since it was first named in 2021. Its significance lies in providing a systematic, three-dimensional framework for assessing the field's institutional maturity and in demonstrating how computational humanities can serve as a vehicle for the communication of the Chinese story and the conveyance of Chinese wisdom within a global perspective. [Method/Process] Building on a conceptual clarification of the differences between "computation" and "humanities," "data" and "digital," and "digital humanities" and "computational humanities," the study examined the field along three interrelated dimensions: the academic system, the disciplinary system, and the discourse system. At the academic level, the analysis traced the consolidation of "human expression"–human cultural activity recorded through symbolic systems–as the research object. This three-tier inquiry comprises "what happened," "what was expressed," and "how to evaluate". A five-layer methodological hierarchy was cosntructed, spanning datafication, semantic annotation, text mining, spatiotemporal and network analysis, and large-language-model-driven intelligent computation. The research paradigm is five-stage and governed by the dual criteria of technical reproducibility and humanistic interpretive force. At the disciplinary level, the study surveyed sub-disciplines formed under the "computational X" logic, alongside talent cultivation, journals, conferences, laboratories, and academic public accounts. The argument is grounded in five empirical case studies: empty-space ratios in Chinese landscape painting (618-2011), the historical origins of the Tunpu dialect, sentencing leniency in misdemeanor cases, the construction of a historical-bibliography knowledge base, and topic-modeling comparisons of pre-Qin Confucian classics. [Results/Conclusions] The findings indicate that the field of computational humanities has reached a strategic juncture for transitioning from fragmented practice to systematic development. The academic system has formed an internally coherent conceptual framework; the disciplinary system has acquired a recognizable map of "Computational X" branches; and the discourse system has produced an expressive structure unifying vertical hierarchies with horizontal connections, propelled by the strategic momentum of "AI+," "Data Elements ×," and the New Liberal Arts initiative. The limitations of this study include the incomplete systematization of the original theory, unsettled institutional affiliations, and limited capacity for international discourse. Our future research endeavors will be anchored in local issues and firmly embedded within the Chinese cultural milieu. This approach is expected to propel the autonomous refinement of the autonomous knowledge system through continuous, iterative processes of conceptual distillation and theoretical innovation.

Construction Path of China's Independent Knowledge System for Academic Evaluation | Open Access
YANG Siluo, DU Jiayu
2026, 38(5):  35-42.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0280
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[Purpose/Significance] The development of an independent knowledge system has become an important issue in the advancement of philosophy and the social sciences in China. As an essential component of knowledge production and academic governance, the academic evaluation system directly influences research orientation, resource allocation, disciplinary development, and the formation of academic discourse. In recent years, although China has made continuous progress in academic evaluation reform, the current evaluation system still exhibits structural problems such as excessive dependence on external standards, overreliance on quantitative indicators, and insufficient support for original and long-term research. These issues not only weaken the guiding function of academic evaluation, but also restrict the development of an independent knowledge system with Chinese characteristics. Against this background, this study systematically explores the construction path of China's independent knowledge system for academic evaluation. Different from existing studies that mainly focus on specific evaluation tools or policy reforms, this study attempts to establish an integrated analytical framework combining evaluation paradigms, evaluation mechanisms, and supporting systems, thereby providing a systematic perspective for understanding the transformation of academic evaluation in China. [Method/Process] This study first examines the practical foundation of the development of academic evaluation in China from the perspectives of theoretical exploration, practical reform, technological empowerment, and policy support. On this basis, the study analyzes the structural problems of the current academic evaluation system from three dimensions: evaluation criteria, evaluation methods, and evaluation orientation. Specifically, the study argues that standardized and externally oriented evaluation criteria have constrained the expression of local academic characteristics; quantitatively dominated evaluation methods have limited the identification of originality, long-term contributions, and social value; and result-oriented evaluation mechanisms have weakened the guiding role of academic evaluation in promoting independent innovation. To address these issues, this paper constructs a three-level framework for the independent knowledge system of academic evaluation. At the paradigm level, the study proposes a transition from single-dimensional and result-oriented evaluation toward classified, multidimensional, transparent, and developmental evaluation paradigms. At the mechanism level, the study emphasizes the importance of peer review, classified evaluation, representative work systems, and the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches in building collaborative and diversified evaluation mechanisms. At the structural level, the paper further discusses the roles of disciplinary systems, academic systems, and discourse systems in providing long-term support for the sustainable development of academic evaluation. In addition, this study takes the reform of applied journal evaluation in China as a practical case to examine how classification-based evaluation, multidimensional indicators, and digital technologies can promote the transformation of academic evaluation from external dependence toward independent development. [Results/Conclusions] The study found that the construction of an independent knowledge system for academic evaluation is not merely a technical adjustment of evaluation methods, but a systematic transformation involving value orientation, institutional operation, and structural support. Evaluation paradigm reconstruction provides the fundamental value orientation for academic evaluation reform; mechanism optimization serves as the operational bridge connecting evaluation concepts and evaluation practices; and disciplinary systems, academic systems, and discourse systems constitute the long-term structural foundation for the sustainable operation of the evaluation system. The case of applied journal evaluation demonstrates that classified evaluation, representative work systems, multidimensional indicators, and digital technologies can effectively enhance the adaptability and explanatory capacity of academic evaluation, thereby contributing to the establishment of a more autonomous and diversified evaluation system. However, the current construction of China's independent knowledge system for academic evaluation still faces challenges in terms of international dialogue, methodological innovation, evaluation transparency, and long-term dynamic assessment. Future studies should further explore the integration of digital technologies with evaluation theory, strengthen the international interpretability of China's academic evaluation discourse, and promote the formation of a more open, diversified, and sustainable academic evaluation system.

Research on the Path of the Marxist View of Publishing Empowering the Construction of an Independent Knowledge System of Publishing Science | Open Access
HUANG Guobin, ZHOURuohan
2026, 38(5):  43-54.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0332
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[Purpose/Significance] Against the backdrop of the ongoing modernization process in China, the development of an independent knowledge system for publishing studies has become a core task in the advancement of Chinese-style philosophy and social sciences. It is a practical requirement for cultural exports and international discourse power, as well as an inevitable part of improving disciplinary systems. However, the current construction process is constrained by insufficient theoretical foundations and inadequate supporting systems, which undermine disciplinary independence and global influence. Unlike existing studies that separate theory and practice, this study is guided by the Marxist view of publishing. It systematically analyzes the logical starting points, dilemmas, and pathways of creating an independent knowledge system for publishing studies. It clarifies the ideological nature, practical orientation, and people-centered principles of publishing studies, fills the research gap by integrating guiding theories with disciplinary construction, and provides a theoretical framework for the high-quality development of publishing studies and cultural power construction. [Method/Process] This study adopts normative theoretical analysis and a systematic review based on historical materialism and dialectical materialism. It reviews the historical evolution of publishing studies in China to clarify the historical logic of the development of the discipline. Through literature analysis and realistic problem induction, it identifies internal weaknesses (basic concepts, research paradigms, and discourse systems) and external deficiencies (institutional supply, faculty construction, and industry-education integration). Focusingg on the core connotations of the Marxist view of publishing, the study establishes a logical framework that connects guiding theories with practical pathways and proposes targeted strategies. [Results/Conclusions] The construction is supported by value, practice, and historical logic. Major dilemmas include insufficient original and iconic concepts, over-reliance on other disciplines in research paradigms, weak international discourse, inadequate institutional support, a shortage of dual-qualified teachers, and a disconnect between talent training and industry demands. Three pathways are proposed: strengthening institutional design and resource allocation, improving knowledge production and communication mechanisms, and optimizing talent training systems. This study promotes the theoretical systematization of publishing studies with Chinese characteristics and provides operational solutions for disciplinary development. Future research may strengthen empirical investigations and examine the integration of new technologies into publishing education.

From Human-Computer Interaction to Human-AI Collaboration: A Frontier Perspective on Constructing an Independent Knowledge System for Information Resource Management in China | Open Access
WU Dan, XU Hao
2026, 38(5):  55-64.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0282
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[Purpose/Significance] Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the ways in which information is accessed, organized, generated, evaluated, and applied. In the field of information resources management, this transformation represents not only a technological change, but also a paradigm shift that necessitates a re-evaluation of its research objectives, theoretical principles, service models, and institutional obligations. Against the background of constructing an independent knowledge system for philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, this paper takes the transition from human-computer interaction to human-AI collaboration as its central perspective. It aims to clarify how information resources management in China can incorporate AI into the internal logic of disciplinary reconstruction, rather than treating it merely as an external tool for improving efficiency. The study highlights the theoretical and practical significance of building concepts, frameworks, and service systems rooted in Chinese practice while maintaining the capacity for global academic dialogue. [Method/Process] This study adopts methods of theoretical interpretation and literature review. With a focus on four research threads - paradigm transition, core dimensions, system reconstruction, and practical pathways - this analysis explores the role of human-AI collaboration in developing an independent knowledge system for managing information resources in China. Specifically, it examines the shift from command-driven interaction to understanding intentions, from tool-based assistance to cognitive partnership, and from interface response to intelligent coupling. It also discusses the value, resource, and governance foundations of disciplinary construction, the reconstruction of knowledge organization and semantic services, and the practical approaches of discourse creation, interdisciplinary integration, and talent cultivation. [Results/Conclusions] The study concludes that the construction of an independent knowledge system for information resources management in China should take human-AI collaboration as a key entry point and proceed through three interrelated dimensions: core dimensions, system reconstruction, and practical pathways. In terms of its core dimensions, the discipline should provide three key areas of support: resources, services, and ethics. Chinese cultural resources should be transformed from retrievable resources into collaborative corpora that provide a semantic foundation of Chinese discourse, Chinese narratives, and Chinese cultural meanings. Knowledge services should move from general information provision to collaborative knowledge services oriented toward national strategic needs, thereby developing trustworthy, controllable, verifiable, and traceable vertical service systems. Disciplinary ethics should shift from instrumental rationality to people-centered collaborative ethics, safeguarding human agency, professional judgment, critical reflection, and accountability in intelligent knowledge production and public decision-making. In terms of system reconstruction, the discipline should promote three structural transformations. Knowledge association should move from static organization to collaborative generation, so that knowledge resources can support semantic understanding, evidence integration, and responsible content generation. Interaction mechanisms should move from interface response to semantic negotiation, enabling users and intelligent agents to jointly clarify intentions, compare evidence, refine questions, and form judgments. Service scenarios should move from general supply to vertical collaboration, embedding human-AI collaboration into smart libraries, archival intelligence, digital humanities, public knowledge services, enterprise intelligence, and other domain-specific contexts. Through these transformations, information resources management can move beyond resource management and information provision toward a human-AI collaborative knowledge production system for complex knowledge tasks. In terms of practical pathways, future development should focus on refining original concepts of human-AI collaboration, building interdisciplinary research mechanisms for human-AI collaboration, and cultivating digital-intelligent governance talents. These pathways can connect theoretical innovation, methodological integration, scenario-based validation, and institutional construction. Through sustained efforts in discourse creation, research organization, and talent development, information resources management in China can establish an independent disciplinary knowledge system with Chinese standpoint, Chinese semantics, and international explanatory power.

On the Theoretical Field of Information Resource Management in the Context of Autonomous Knowledge System Construction: A Systematic Inquiry into Indigenous Chinese Academic Discourse | Open Access
ZHOU Wenjie
2026, 38(5):  65-81.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0213
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[Purpose/Significance] Following the renaming of the Information Resource Management (IRM) discipline from "Library, Information and Archives Management," there is an urgent need to construct an independent knowledge system that breaks free from Western theoretical pathways and develops an indigenous academic discourse system. Although the concept of "field", developed by the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, provides an important analytical tool for understanding the structural space of knowledge production and information exchange, its roots in the logic of capital and the framework of power analysis of Western capitalist societies mean that it is inadequate for fully revealing the inherent logic of Chinese-style knowledge production and social cognition. Therefore, the indigenization of IRM's theoretical field through the intellectual resources of Chinese philosophy has become a critical proposition for the discipline's autonomous development. The core categories within traditional Chinese academic discourse provide a profound intellectual foundation for the indigenization of the IRM theory. [Method/Process] Grounded in traditional Chinese academic discourse and adopting the fundamental stance of "taking Chinese learning as the essence," this paper employed a systematic approach to reinterpret the theoretical field of IRM from an indigenous perspective across five dimensions: spatial configuration, hierarchical structure, core dimensions, professional shaping, and disciplinary reconstruction. First, the paper examined the intellectual resources within traditional Chinese academic discourse that resonate with the concept of "field," reinterpreted Bourdieu's field theory from an indigenous standpoint, and proposed a Chinese interpretive framework for the "theoretical field" of the IRM. Second, based on the "V-Shape Model" (comprising the MTUI, DIKW, TASC, and EPGK sub-models) and the "Dual-Chain Interconstruction" theory developed by Dr. Wenjie Jie, the paper revealed the four-level spatial configuration of the IRM's theoretical field and its inherent logic, elucidating its implications for disciplinary development. Third, from the perspective of the "Dual-Chain Interconstruction" framework, the paper analyzed the characteristics of the theoretical field across four stages - pre-information stage, information stage, post-information stage, and "generalization" stage - revealing the evolutionary pattern of knowledge from disorder to order, from order to structure, from structure to semantics, and from semantics to intelligence. Fourth, the paper constructed a multi-dimensional analytical framework for the theoretical field from four core dimensions: user cognition, resource form, practical activity, and social mission. On this basis, taking libraries and archives management as typical professional scenarios, the paper elucidated the reverse shaping mechanism of professional practice in theoretical scenarios. It further demonstrated the systematic transformation pathway from theoretical field to educational practice through the case study of the curriculum reform for the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program at Renmin University of China. [Results/Conclusions] The research demonstrates that reinterpreting the theoretical field of the IRM through the lens of Chinese philosophical discourse can effectively transcend the "structure-agency" dichotomy inherent in Western sociological theory, providing a philosophical foundation for the construction of an independent disciplinary knowledge system grounded in the principles of "the inseparability of Dao and its manifestations," "the unity of heaven and humanity," "the unity of knowledge and action," and "the world belongs to all." The theoretical field system of the IRM with Chinese characteristics constructed in this paper reveals the intrinsic relationships among the spatial configuration, hierarchical structure, and core dimensions of the theoretical field, elucidates the practical pathways of professional shaping and disciplinary reconstruction, and provides a theoretical reference based on Chinese discourse for theoretical innovation and paradigm shift in the IRM discipline in the digital intelligence era. This research supports the discipline's transition from theoretical self-awareness to cultural confidence and contributes to the establishment of a national independent knowledge system.

Scenario-Adaptive Intelligent Knowledge Services in the Construction of China's Independent Knowledge System: Supporting Capabilities and Talent Cultivation in the Discipline of Information Resource Management | Open Access
NIU Chunhua, WANG Yaqi, SHA Yongzhong
2026, 38(5):  82-93.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0285
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[Purpose/Significance] In the context of the ongoing process of Chinese modernization and the increasingly rigorous requirements for knowledge adaptability arising from complex governance contexts, this research explores the critical strategic value of promoting the fundamental transformation of knowledge services toward "scenario adaptation" within the comprehensive theoretical framework of China's Independent Knowledge System. This paper aims to construct a scenario-adaptive knowledge service model and delineate the essential supportive pathways of knowledge services for the overall development of China's independent knowledge system. [Method/Process] Fundamentally proceeding from the situational logic of knowledge production, we conducted an in-depth analysis of China's independent knowledge system construction for advanced knowledge services, focusing on the internal demand mechanism. On the basis of a thorough review of research related to knowledge services, knowledge organization, and intelligent services, this paper constructed and articulated the operational mode of scenario-adaptive intelligent knowledge services. This mode is synergistically driven by four key dimensions: the problem layer is responsible for perceiving and defining core pain points under complex governance contexts; the scenario identification layer refines problems into specific situational units and projects them into praxis spaces with clear structures and operational logics, thereby achieving a fine-grained structured expression of knowledge demands. The knowledge organization layer serves as the core supportive nexus of scenario-adaptive knowledge services, with its primary function being to bridge the problem situations depicted by the scenario identification layer. It performs semantic integration and structural reconstruction of dispersed, multi-source and heterogeneous knowledge resources, and transforms them into a structured, computable, and reusable knowledge system to provide a stable and callable knowledge foundation for subsequent intelligent services. The intelligent knowledge service layer converts user requirements into computable task structures through semantic parsing, intent recognition, and contextual modeling, and performs precise matching between knowledge supply and decision support on this basis. Furthermore, the article evaluates the supportive capacity of the information resource management (IRM) discipline for scenario-adaptive intelligent knowledge services and discusses the strategic pathways for cultivating intelligent knowledge service professionals. [Results/Conclusions] The research clarifies that the construction of China's independent knowledge system necessitates the development of scenario-adaptive intelligent knowledge services, and the IRM discipline provides crucial support for scenario-adaptive intelligent knowledge services in terms of heterogeneous knowledge resource integration, scenario-based knowledge configuration, and the systematic governance of knowledge resources. The collaborative construction of the "Technology-Knowledge-Scenario" should be further strengthened to promote the development of interdisciplinary professionals specialising in knowledge service and oriented toward the era of digital intelligence.

Centennial Construction Logic and Enlightenment of China's Library Science Discourse System | Open Access
SHI Qinggong
2026, 38(5):  94-102.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0199
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[Purpose/Significance] Constructing a discourse system for library science with Chinese characteristics is pivotal to enhancing the discipline's international discourse power and cultural soft power. As a discipline originally introduced from the West at the turn of the twentieth century, Chinese library science has undergone a century-long exploration toward theoretical autonomy and academic independence. From Qichao Liang's 1925 call to "build China's own library science" to the contemporary formulation of the "Chinese library science discourse system," generations of Chinese library scholars have engaged in sustained intellectual efforts to adapt foreign theories to local contexts. It is essential to trace this historical trajectory because doing so reveals how an imported discipline gradually developed its own conceptual frameworks and modes of expression. Unlike previous studies that focused primarily on translating Western theories or examined isolated historical periods, this study adopts a holistic perspective on discourse system construction, spanning the entire century-long evolution from dependence to autonomy. The research holds significant theoretical value for advancing the innovative development of Chinese library science discourse in the new era. It enhances the cultural soft power of China's library profession. It contributes to the broader prosperity of philosophy and the social sciences with Chinese characteristics. [Method/Process] This study employs a combined methodology of historical documentary analysis and theoretical analysis. Using the academic evolution of the past century as a framework, this study systematically examined library science literature from the Republican period, the early People's Republic of China, and the reform and opening-up era. This examination is based on a comprehensive collection and critical analysis of primary sources, including academic journals, monographs, policy documents, and professional standards. The analytical framework organized the construction achievements into three hierarchical levels: core discourse, fundamental discourse, and specific discourse. Core discourse refers to statements addressing the essential nature and value orientation of the discipline, encompassing interpretations of libraries' social functions, service missions, and developmental directions. Fundamental discourse constitutes the shared language of the academic community, including disciplinary foundation discourse, research methodology discourse, and professional norm discourse. Specific discourse directly serves practical operations, covering resource development, reader services, and technology application. This three-level framework draws upon general paradigms from philosophy and social science discourse studies while accommodating the distinctive characteristics of library science as a discipline where theory and practice interact dynamically. Building upon this hierarchical analysis, the study further investigates the construction pathways and reveals the underlying logic, providing a comprehensive account of how Chinese library science discourse has evolved structurally and functionally over the past century. [Results/Conclusions] The study found that the construction of China's library science discourse system follows a triple progressive pathway of translation, reconstruction, and fusion innovation. During the translation phase, the Western library science theories were selectively introduced through translated works and returning scholars, providing crucial intellectual resources for transforming traditional book repositories into modern libraries and establishing conceptual foundations for public service. In the reconstruction phase, Chinese scholars reinterpreted existing discourses in light of local institutional environments, producing indigenous theoretical expressions such as the "element theory," developing localized classification systems, and establishing socialist library service principles. The fusion innovation phase represents the advanced stage where original discourse production is achieved through integrating diverse resources, yielding formulations such as "information resource development," "smart libraries," and "library-based targeted poverty alleviation" that embody Chinese characteristics while maintaining international translatability. The study further reveals five dimensions of the underlying logic: the core mission is developing library science with Chinese characteristics; the principal task is continuously improving characteristic theories; the endogenous driver is the deepening of people-centered practice; the solid foundation is inheriting excellent Chinese culture; and the basic modality has shifted from intellectual dominance to state discourse dominance. For the new era, this paper proposed the following: 1) development should uphold the dialectical unity of theoretical autonomy and open inclusiveness. 2) There should be stronger synergistic resonance between state and academic discourses. 3) Technological and humanistic discourses should be deeply integrated. 4) Traditional discourse should be creatively transformed into modern forms. 5) Tthe dialogue mechanism between indigenous and international discourses should be refined.

Chinese Bibliographical Studies as a Foundational Method for Constructing China's Autonomous Knowledge System | Open Access
ZHOU Ya, LIU Yuxuan
2026, 38(5):  103-112.  DOI: 10.13998/j.cnki.issn1002-1248.26-0209
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[Purpose/Significance] This paper explores the theoretical attributes and functional pathways of Chinese bibliographical studies as a fundamental methodology for constructing an autonomous knowledge system in Chinese philosophy and social sciences, and outlines possible trajectories of future development. In an era that demands indigenous theoretical innovation, it is crucial to re-examine the methodological essence of Chinese bibliography, particularly its core principle of "distinguishing scholarly traditions and tracing the evolution of knowledge" (bianzhang xueshu, kaojing yuanliu), in order to establish a knowledge system with Chinese subjectivity. [Method/Process] This study investigated the unique methodological characteristics of Chinese bibliography, as well as the original academic positioning and specific functions of bibliographic methods in constructing an autonomous knowledge system in Chinese philosophy and social sciences. The analysis focuses on two key dimensions: 1) the intrinsic attributes of Chinese bibliography, including its humanistic scholarly characteristics, its integration with the spirit of modern scientific rationality, its reliance on documentary and objective knowledge, and the unity of practical and research methods; and 2) the positioning and functions of bibliography in constructing an autonomous knowledge system, particularly its role in interdisciplinary knowledge production, scholarly guidance for researchers, and exploration of academic frontiers. [Results/Conclusions] The study draws several conclusions. First, the Chinese bibliography should return to its core scholarly function of "distinguishing scholarly traditions and tracing the evolution of knowledge," serving as both a method and a product of academic research. This requires us to move beyond the modern divide between classical and descriptive bibliography, drawing on bibliographic compilation practices and their resulting outputs, such as catalogs and indexes, to explore the historiographical functions of modern bibliography. Second, we should explore specific academic disciplines to improve the compilation of subject bibliographies (zhuanke mulu) and the development of subject bibliographic studies. The compilation of subject bibliographies helps define disciplinary boundaries, construct knowledge structures, and shape academic trajectories in fields ranging from traditional humanities (e.g., literature and history) to emerging interdisciplinary areas. Third, we should develop guided-reading bibliographies and knowledge indexes to strengthen bibliography's function of showing pathways and guiding scholarly inquiry. This helps researchers to navigate information overload, identify core literature, and provide clear research pathways - a function that is largely underutilized in contemporary library OPAC systems. Fourth, we should conduct comparative Sino-foreign research into the history of Chinese bibliography. While Western bibliography emphasizes the scientific description of textual form and transmission, Chinese bibliography prioritizes the humanistic interpretation of textual content and value. This distinction offers profound insights into the development of an autonomous Chinese knowledge system. By studying the exchange of bibliographic knowledge between China and the West since the modern era, we can better understand their historical interaction and close relationship. Reaffirming and revitalizing the methodological value of bibliography signifies a return to the disciplinary roots of information resource management and a commitment to them. It also propels the field to reassert its irreplaceable academic value in the process of constructing an autonomous knowledge system in Chinese philosophy and the social sciences. These efforts will facilitate a fundamental shift from discourse based on Western paradigms to an autonomous Chinese scholarly approach. This shift will provide valuable historical insights and solid theoretical support for the broader endeavor of achieving intellectual self-reliance.