[Purpose/significance] This paper aims to describe a knowledge environment with the sets of information resources, information services and the information exchange. This environment is built for the research groups and based on the research process. [Method/process] The author tried to use an effective way for the library to enhance the communication with researchers, embed services into the research process, achieve service innovation and support technological innovation. This paper analyzed the information required in the research process, researched the features of the knowledge organization system of the advanced knowledge environment for research groups. [Result/conclusion] This paper presents some recommendations on knowledge organization for knowledge environments.