Abstract: Exploration of the practical basis of the special interest group model for academic research in library associations and library institutions at all levels in China.Through the in-depth study of the IFLA Special Interest Group’s development model，including their establishment reasons，operational model，development status and social contribution，as well as the case study of the establishment of similar special interest groups of other countries’ library institutions in the world，and the successful experience of the Academic Research Committee in setting up a special interest group research model.Special interest group is an academic research model goes with the trend of the times，by gathering library talents to conduct in-depth and meaningful academic research on library hotspots and academic interests，which effectively promotes academic research and talent cultivation in the field of library.

Key words: IFLA；special interest group；Library Society of China；academic research