To seize the emerging historical opportunity of the networked knowledge

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore a new way for knowledge services of the digital library which can transform knowledge resources into real social value. Design/methodology/approach – The “Internet of Knowledge” approach was proposed for the first time as an intentional means to organize “Too Big” and scattered knowledge resources into high-efficiency fuels for driving purposeful knowledge works. Findings – It is a new methodology and insight proposed for building digital libraries which stresses on active and diligent services with linked and shared resources rather than resource ownership. Research limitations/implications – The proposed knowledge organization is based on domain-specific body of knowledge. The engagement of domain experts is the key success factor. Practical implications – The whole design framework has been adopted in constructing the new Zhoushan Ocean Digital Library to support sustainable development of marine economy. Originality/value – The proposed knowledge cloud...