The Current Situation and Analysis of Patent Information Service of University Libraries in China: Taking the IPR Information Service Centers of 23 Universities as an Example

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] It has become a new direction for subject service of university libraries to provide the whole process service for the creation, application, protection and management of intellectual property rights (IPRs), support the collaborative innovation and construction of advantageous disciplines in universities, and promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in universities. Through the investigation and analysis of the information service status of IPR information centers in 23 universities in China, this paper summarizes the experience and lessons, and provides guidance for the patent information service of university libraries. [Method/Process] By using the methods of network survey, interview and literature research, this paper investigates patent information services and the construction of information service platforms in university libraries, and puts forward strategies and suggestions for patent information services. [Results/Conclusions] The enlightenment and suggestions: (1) Encourage more university libraries to set up IPR information service centers; (2) expand patent information service content and service object; (3) strengthen the construction of service norms and standards; (4) enhance the construction of talent team; (5) reinforce the construction and organization of patent information resources; (6) build a patent information service platform with stronger functions.

Keywords

• university library|patent information service|intellectual property right (ipr) services