在快節奏的現代生活中，當碎片化閱讀成為潮流，人們是否還願意靜心品味紙墨芬芳？電子書是否會徹底取代紙質書？圖書館在數字時代又將何去何從？
2025年4月23日是第30個世界讀書日。國家圖書館副館長、研究館員霍瑞娟在接受《中國日報》專訪時揭示了圖書館在數字時代不可替代的價值——從古籍保護修復到AI技術應用，從紙質書的獨特溫度到國際合作新模式，她深入解讀了圖書館如何在技術浪潮中實現轉型與堅守，為讀者構築一方精神家園。
霍瑞娟表示，中國古代藏書樓到現代圖書館的最大轉變，是從“以藏為重”轉向“藏用並重”。尤其在AI技術快速發展的今天，大語言模型的出現既是挑戰也是機遇。“過去由館員完成的文獻整理、資源提取和知識服務，如今AI可進行前期處理，但圖書館的人文價值不可替代。”
From ancient Chinese archives to becoming modern libraries, there has been a significant transition in the focus of libraries from being "collection-focused" to "balancing collection and utilization". With the rise of AI and large language models, libraries are facing both challenges and opportunities. "AI can assist in preliminary processing of literature and knowledge services, but the humanistic value of libraries remains irreplaceable," said Huo Ruijuan, deputy director and research librarian at the National Library of China.
她以國圖“24小時數字人館員顧朝夕”為例，說明技術如何提升服務：“‘朝夕’寓意日夜陪伴讀者，未來還會探索更多沉浸式閱讀場景，讓讀者‘穿越’千年與歷史對話。技術賦能的同時，圖書館對紙質文獻的儲存與活化利用同樣不可或缺。”
儘管電子閱讀普及，霍瑞娟堅信圖書館仍會吸引大量讀者：“紙質書的魅力在於多維感知 —— 翻頁的沙沙聲、紙張的觸感、墨香的氣息，乃至古籍的特色裝幀、現代創意書籍的精巧設計，甚至立體書的互動工藝，都是數字資源無法複製的。”她特別提到國圖館藏中的裝幀藝術結晶：“這些承載智慧的形式，讓閱讀成為一場感官盛宴。”
Despite the convenience of e-books, Huo emphasized the irreplaceable charm of physical books. "The rustle of pages, the texture of the paper, the scent of ink, and even the intricate craftsmanship in special bindings or modern pop-up books create a multi-sensory experience that digital resources cannot replicate," she said.
圖書館正探索“圖書館+”新模式：24小時無人值守驛站、文旅融合民宿圖書館、國家圖書館與俄羅斯、日本、英國等國開展文獻合作專案。霍瑞娟透露，近期國圖與新加坡國家圖書館管理局簽署了合作協議，未來聯合舉辦文獻交流展。“我們還在推進與多國圖書館的聯合研究，透過口述史、數字資源共建促進文化互鑑。”
The National Library of China is innovating with "library plus" models: 24/7 self-service stations, cultural tourism-integrated spaces, and international collaborations. "We recently signed an agreement with the National Library Board of Singapore for joint exhibitions, and are deepening partnerships with libraries in Russia, Japan, and the UK," Huo said.
“我更喜歡讀紙質書，它讓我更專注。”作為資深圖書館人，她建議讀者：“以精神需求為導向，按需選擇閱讀方式，但別忽視深度閱讀的力量。無論是書評沙龍還是社會實踐，多元碰撞才能提升格局 —— 這才是每個人的核心競爭力。”
"I prefer physical books for deeper focus," said Huo. Her advice to readers? "Let spiritual needs guide your reading choices, but never underestimate immersive depth. Book clubs and social practices broaden perspectives — they sharpen core competencies."
在霍瑞娟看來，圖書館不僅是知識倉庫，更是滋養心靈的第三空間。當AI能快速提取摘要時，圖書館的意義恰恰在於讓人慢下來：觸控歷史、感受藝術、在翻頁聲中聽見自己的思考。正如她所言：“入於眼，明於心。”這才是閱讀的終極使命。
In the AI era, libraries are not just knowledge repositories but sanctuaries for the soul. As Huo concluded: "Reading is ultimately about internalizing wisdom through the eyes and the heart."
記者：李 薇
編輯：朱 萍
審校：劉建娜
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