In fact, this issue has caused heated discussion many years ago. At that time, many people suggested that university libraries should be open to the public on the grounds that the public also needed to learn knowledge and read. University libraries have a large number of high-quality resources, and as institutions, they should serve the broad masses of the people.

But in fact, those who put forward this argument ignore a very important fact, that is, the university library is first and foremost an educational auxiliary institution of a university, serving all the teachers and students of the university. It is certainly a good thing for university libraries to be open to off-campus staff with the services of teachers and students in Yu Liwei, but how can they be open to the outside world if they already lack resources to serve teachers and students?

Especially for many years, it is hard to find a university library, and it has become normal for many students to try their best to grab seats. In this case, it is extremely irresponsible to the teachers and students of the university library to open to the outside world, which violates the initial intention of the university library and completely puts the cart before the horse.

Furthermore, university libraries purchase book resources based on the needs of teachers and students, and most of the literature resources are oriented to the study and scientific research of teachers and students in universities, which is very professional and targeted. In fact, such resources are of little use to off-campus personnel. Off-campus staff may not be able to find the books and materials they need in the university library.

In addition, in addition to university libraries, there are actually public libraries, mobile lending vehicles and other facilities dedicated to serving the general public, and their resources are more in line with the needs of the public.

Therefore, there is no need for the public to go to university libraries to compete with students for resources.