Patent Information Service Capability Enhancement Model for University Librarians

Patent has emerged as one of the core components of national competitiveness. University libraries, as repositories of literature and information resources, are uniquely positioned to support patent information services (PIS). The training mode, content, and specific practices for enhancing the capabilities of service personnel in patent information centers in Germany and the United States are investigated and the advantages and characteristics of these training methods are summarized in this study. The results of a comparative analysis with ALACCs are presented and six key directions for enhancing the PIS capabilities of university librarians are identified. Based on the above investigation, analysis, and summary, a PIS capability enhancement model for university librarians is constructed according to the development positioning of disciplines in universities, the current status of PIS in university libraries, and the levels and characteristics of service personnel. Four factors are included in this model, that is, environmental support, incentive mechanisms, education and training, and evaluation and feedback. Specific practical methods are also provided for each factor, aiming to cultivate specialized librarians with advanced PIS capabilities. This model offers valuable insights for establishing professional and systematic PIS in university libraries.