Research On Western Language Books Acquisition For University Library

Original foreign language books have a great academic research value in teaching and researching and can reflect the latest research level in the world on some professional disciplines. The quality of Original books collection represents the high quality level of Library service and directly impact the level of teaching and researching in the Universities. Based on the analysis of University Library nature, tasks and the principle of books collection, the Article analyze book selection theory and decisions selection. The importance of two elements has been repeatedly stressed in the theory discussion. They are reader demand and book value.Different library needs different. How can we truly meet the needs of readers? The same book in different environments has different value embodiment. How can we choice the most valuable book for University library? These problems just stand in the theoretical studies, as for the practice, it still lacks examples. We must investigate seriously if we want to grasp these two factors on Western language books collection.Based on Dalian Maritime University Library as an example, the article analyzes the discipline construction and reader demand of the Key subject, Investigate the professional shipping category source of western language books. The results of this investigation and scientific research provide a powerful factual basis, broaden the horizons of document sources, improve the efficiency of books selection, and give a powerful support to books collection work.