Author(s)

Peng Zhang ¹, Wei Chen ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Library, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
² Law School, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China

Corresponding Author

Peng Zhang

ABSTRACT

In the daily life of university students, libraries, dormitories, and public learning areas often exhibit fragmented and loosely organized learning structures, making it difficult to form a sustainable and stable learning community. This study uses field theory as its analytical framework, proposing the concept of a "learning matrix" and a miniature FLC (Faculty-Library-Community) model. It incorporates cross-campus and dormitory scenarios into the academic library's learning support system to construct a multi-node, interactive, and collaborative learning support network. Through the collaborative operation of librarian-embedded services, cross-campus resource-sharing platforms, and virtual learning communities, this study constructs a three-wheel dynamic system: a "micro-wheel" driven by learners' intrinsic needs, a "meso-wheel" maintained by rules and collaborative relationships, and a "macro-wheel" shaped by university policies and digital platform governance. This system explains the mechanism by which the miniature FLC operates stably and sustainably. In the pilot action study, this research employs semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to qualitatively analyze the actual participation experiences of students, librarians, and mentors. The results showed that the "learning matrix" significantly enhanced students' learning initiative and academic self-efficacy, reduced academic loneliness, and promoted interdisciplinary communication and peer support. The roles of librarians in academic guidance, resource navigation, and learning atmosphere creation became explicit. The collaborative support relationship between tutors and librarians tended to be stable, forming a flexible support network oriented towards students' learning needs.

KEYWORDS

Academic Library; Learning Lattice; Micro FLC; Field Theory; Embedded Services; Learning Community

CITE THIS PAPER

Peng Zhang, Wei Chen, "Learning Matrix" in Academic Libraries: Miniature FLC Model for Cross-Campus and Dormitory Use Based on Field Theory. Information and Knowledge Management (2025) Vol. 6: 49-58. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/infkm.2025.060208.

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