The self-service area of a library is usually called "self-borrowing area", "self-reading area" or "self-service area". These areas provide readers with self-service equipment and services, such as self-service book borrowing and returning machines, electronic reading equipment, printing and copying machines, etc. , in order to facilitate readers to complete borrowing, inquiry, payment and other operations.

In some large libraries or university libraries, according to different functions and needs, several self-service areas may be set up, such as self-service book returning area, self-service book borrowing area and self-service inquiry area. These areas usually have clear signs and guides to help readers find the services they need quickly.

In a word, the establishment of library self-service area is to provide more convenient and efficient services, and readers can choose the corresponding self-service equipment to complete related operations according to their own needs.