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What does the library information management major do?
Library and information management majors are library work, information resource management, information service and consultation, knowledge management and intellectual property protection, education and training.

1, Library Work: Library is a major application field of library information management. Library staff are responsible for collecting, sorting out, keeping and providing all kinds of books, periodicals, newspapers, electronic resources and other information resources, and providing readers with convenient borrowing, inquiry and consulting services.

2. Information resource management: The major of library and information management involves the management of various information resources, including paper resources and electronic resources. Information resource managers need to master information retrieval, classification, cataloging, standardization and other technologies in order to organize and manage these resources more effectively.

3. Information service and consultation: Another important task of library and information management major is to provide information service and consultation for users. Including providing literature retrieval suggestions according to users' needs, answering users' questions in the process of information acquisition, and providing relevant academic research support.

4. Knowledge management and intellectual property protection: The major of library and information management also involves the research and practice of knowledge management. Knowledge management refers to the effective management of the production, storage, dissemination and utilization of knowledge in order to maximize the value of knowledge. Intellectual property protection is to protect the innovation achievements of individuals and organizations and ensure that their legitimate rights and interests are not infringed.

5. Education and training: graduates majoring in library and information management can also engage in education and training, such as university library staff and lecturers in vocational training institutions. Through teaching and training, they can impart their professional knowledge and cultivate more library and information management talents.

Problems needing attention in library and information management specialty

1, focusing on the cultivation of practical ability, students majoring in library and information management need to master certain computer operation skills, such as database management, information retrieval and multimedia production. In addition, it is necessary to have good communication skills, organization and coordination skills and teamwork spirit in order to play a better role in practical work.

2. Pay attention to industry trends. Students majoring in library and information management should pay attention to the latest theoretical and technical trends of library and information management at home and abroad, understand the development trend of the industry and improve their professional quality.

3. Learn to make rational use of information technology. With the development of information technology, the business of libraries and archives is expanding. Students majoring in library and information management need to learn to use modern information technology, such as network resource retrieval, electronic document delivery, virtual reference and so on, to improve work efficiency.

4. Pay attention to knowledge update. Students majoring in library and information management need to constantly update their knowledge system and learn new theories and methods to meet the development needs of society and industry.

5. To cultivate innovative consciousness, students majoring in library and information management should have a strong innovative consciousness, dare to try new methods and technologies, and provide new ideas and directions for the development of libraries and archives.