Abstract:

The Australian Online Storytime pilot is a good example of how children’s books

can be distributed in the context of a sudden major public health event. With the methods of

cases study and network survey, this article makes an in-depth analysis of this pilot from the

aspects of background, basic process of operation, specific operation of service, main roles

and tasks. It is found that the successful operation of the pilot cannot leave the leadership of

industry organizations, the collaboration of public libraries, publishers, creators and other roles,

and the support of copyright protection measures. Combining the experience of the pilot and the

actual situation of the book industry in China, this article provides inspiration for children’s book

discovery in China form four aspects of copyright protection in the network environment, customer

service oriented long-term brand marketing, close cooperation between publishers and public

libraries, and support from industry organizations and programs.

Key words:

Children’s book Book distribution Storytime Australia Public library

CLC Number: 

• G239