Abstract: University libraries conduct science popularization work, and correspondingly lead an in-depth development of social service, which is a social service method of the library that combines the consideration of plight and val-ue. The development of science popularization work promotes the service pattern reform of university libraries,cultivation of students＇ creation ability and the connotation and characteristic construction of libraries. Universi-ty libraries need to find a correct position, highlight its features and enhance its functionality in its social ser-vice work. The rich resources of colleges and universities can be utilized to create new ways of science popu-larization work.

Key words: university library; local service; science popularization activity