国际文献交换工作是文献资源建设的有机组成部分，是我们搜集国外情报资料、丰富馆藏、了解国外动态、扩大国际合作与交流的有效途径，积极开展这项工作，对现阶段的我国图书情报工作来说尤为重要。本文结合工作实际，简述了国际交换工作的历史和现状，阐明了这项工作的地位、作用和前景，并指出了存在的问题和努力方向。 International document exchange is an integral part of the construction of documentary resources. It is an effective way for us to collect information and materials abroad, enrich collections, understand foreign developments and expand international cooperation and exchanges. We should actively carry out this work, and at the present stage, Is particularly important. Based on the actual work, this article briefly describes the history and current status of international exchange work, clarifies the status, role and prospect of this work, and points out the existing problems and efforts.