Abstract: This article elaborates the relation between public library service and government information publicity, and points out the reason why public library doesn＇t participate in government information public services. The nature and the public service function of public library decide that public library is the most advantageous place in carrying out the government information public service. The article puts forward the strategies that public library should adopt to participate in government information public service.

Key words: public library;information service; government information publicity