Libraries In Korea Research Articles

A comparative study of public libraries’ contribution to digital inclusion in Korea and the United States

This research was designed to measure the level of contribution public libraries in Korea have made to digital inclusion in their communities. To that end, the study compared the degree of contribution to digital inclusion by Korean libraries with that by US libraries. Specifically, the following domains of digital inclusion were assessed: (1) information technologies and infrastructures that can be utilized by the users, as well as (2) digital literacy campaigns and programs that promoted digital integration (helping people to use technologies and library programs and know about other resources and events provided by libraries). Public libraries in Korea were surveyed using a questionnaire developed by the Institute of Museum and Library Service in the United States – FY2011 Public Library Survey, revised for the Korean context. From a systems perspective, Korean public library computers and Internet infrastructure surpassed those of their counterparts in the United States in terms of quality but the diversity of technologies, equipment, and technology-related services and the proportion of technology-related services provided were higher in the United States. In terms of educational content, libraries in both countries informed the public about diverse subjects but US libraries offered more, and more diverse, services than Korean. Library staff were responsible for running programs in the United States, whereas these were provided through collaboration with external organizations in Korea.

Developing a digital library model for virtual universities in Korea

This study examines the current status of 21 virtual university libraries in Korea and explores the possibilities of establishing a national-level central digital library through which these libraries could share resources. Interviews were conducted with 16 virtual university administrators to investigate their opinions and requirements of a central digital library. It was found that many virtual university libraries do not provide sufficient library resources and services due to a lack of qualified librarians and necessary funds. The interviewed administrators were willing to participate in a central digital library initiative to benefit from joint acquisition of databases and resource sharing, but they wanted to ensure local autonomy and control in managing their digital library sites. Therefore, the present study proposes a hosting model in which shared applications and resources reside on a central server and users from different universities access them remotely through the interfaces of individual library sites.

Development and implementation of a new cooperative program for school and public libraries in Korea

Development and implementation of a new cooperative program for school and public libraries in Korea

Search engine optimization

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of, and identify core techniques of, search engine optimization (SEO) techniques applied to the web (http://lg-sl.net) and mobile (http//m.lg-sl.net) Science Land content and services at LG Sangnam Library in Korea. Design/methodology/approach – In accordance with three major SEO guidelines, ten SEO techniques were identified and applied, and their implications were extracted on three areas: improved search engine accessibility, increased relevance between site content and search engine keywords, and improved site credibility. The effects were quantitatively analyzed in terms of registered search engine keywords and influx of visits via search engines. Findings – This study shows that SEO techniques help increase the exposure of the library services and the number of visitors through search engines. Practical implications – SEO techniques have been applied to a few non-Korean information service organizations, but it is not a well-accepted practice in Korean libraries. And the dominant search engines in Korea have published their own SEO guidelines. Prior to this study, no significant endeavors have been undertaken in the context of Korean library services that have adopted SEO techniques to boost exposure of library services and increase user traffics. Originality/value – This is the first published study that has applied optimized SEO techniques to Korean web and mobile library services, in order to demonstrate the usefulness of the techniques for maximized exposure of library content.

The Discourses on the Humanities Banquet of Public Libraries in Korea

The Discourses on the Humanities Banquet of Public Libraries in Korea

대학도서관 서비스 품질 평가 기준 개발에 관한 연구

This study aims to draw implications on development of service quality evaluation criteria for academic libraries in Korea. First, this study review recent academic research trends on service quality evaluation criteria for academic libraries. Second, This paper diagnosed result of `the pilot evaluation of academic libraries in Korea` conducted from 2010 and 2011 and prospect the direction on the evaluation of academic library according to `Library Promotion Act` established in march 27, 2015. Finally, this article was performed comparative analysis of studies or criteria on service quality evaluation for academic libraries.

Cultural Studies of Book's distribution and Circulating library in Korea and Slovakia in the late of 18th century

Cultural Studies of Book's distribution and Circulating library in Korea and Slovakia in the late of 18th century

An Investigation of the Cooperative Relationships in the ILL Services of Academic Libraries by Applying the Collaboration Index - Focusing on the S University Library in Korea -

An Investigation of the Cooperative Relationships in the ILL Services of Academic Libraries by Applying the Collaboration Index - Focusing on the S University Library in Korea -

A Study on the Evaluation of Strategic Plan of Academic Libraries - Focused on the Cases of National University Libraries in Korea -

A Study on the Evaluation of Strategic Plan of Academic Libraries - Focused on the Cases of National University Libraries in Korea -

『사소절』 현전본에 대한 연구

이 연구는 국내 8개 도서관과 미국과 일본의 3개 도서관에 소장되어 있는 61종의 『사소절』 현전본을 계통 분류하고, 주요 도서관 소장본을 비교 분석하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 61종의 『사소절』 조사 결과, 현전본의 종류는5종(『청장관사소절』, 『사소절』, 『쇼졀』, 『현토사소절』, 『사소절지절』)으로 계통 분류된다. 상세 조사결과, 『사소절』과 『사소절지절』이 가장 많이 현전하고 있으며, 언문본 『쇼졀』은 활자본 『사소절』을 언문으로 번역하였고 『현토사소절』은활자본 『사소절』을 현토하였으며, 『사소절지절』은 정고본 『청장관사소절』을 산정한 것임을 밝혔다. 2) 주요 도서관의 『청장관사소절』 소장본 비교 결과 국립중앙도서관과 장서각 소장본이 대체로 유사하며, 『사소절』 소장본 비교 결과 경기대소장본이 비교적 양호하게 전사하였음을 분석하였다. 3) 『사소절지절』과 『청장관사소절』을 비교한 결과 『사소절지절』은정고본 『청장관사소절』의 ‘사전편’ 요약본이며, 22장의 문장이 추가되어 있음을 발견하였다

국제과학비즈니스도서관의 효과적 운영에 관한 기초연구

The aim of this study is to propose the effective management plan for (New) Library at International Science Business Belt in Korea. For this purpose, this study analyzed cases of domestic and overseas libraries which have been providing the special Science Business Service. Also user questionnaire surveys were conducted for the user demand in (New) Library. Based on case studies and user surveys, the management plan for ISBL was suggested as follow with its division into five realms; that is, information resources and special programs, manpower, space facilities, internal cooperation and international network. The research could be used as basic resources for the International Science Business Library in Korea.

도서관 서비스 품질 평가 연구에 대한 비교·분석

도서관 서비스 품질 평가 연구에 대한 비교·분석

Examination of Disputes between the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Library

There exist two national libraries in Korea: the National Library of Korea (NLK) and the National Assembly Library (NAL). Given that both libraries perform the national library function, debates on their unification began in the 1950s and continued up until the mid-1970s. Even in the 21st century, disputes pertaining to the exclusive use of the title national representative library continue between the two libraries. This paper examines the disputes between the two national libraries of Korea from the beginning of the library legislation activities of the 1950s up to the present time.

Library Policy in the Republic of Korea: Second Library Development Strategic Plan

This paper aims to introduce and share globally Korea's experiences and practices regarding library policy and to bring new evidence to establish national library policy by introducing Korea's Five-Year Library Development Strategic Plan, as laid out by the Presidential Committee on Library and Information Policy in 2014. Serving as a centre for cultural community, the library of today contributes to the realization of happiness for every citizen by facilitating the public's participation in and boosting of opportunities for cultural activities. With a vision of ‘The Library Creating Happy Life and Future’, in 2014, the committee announced seven driving strategies, with twenty strategic tasks and ninety-two specific implementation tasks in the Second Library Development Strategic Plan. This plan has yielded fruitful results and has led to success in developing libraries in Korean society. Considering that the situation varies from one country to another, the plan introduced in this paper cannot be regarded as a one-size-fits-all model. Korea's practice, however, is well localized and well developed through collaborative work among several government bodies and stakeholders of libraries in Korea, so it is expected that this policy will provide a good example of a strategic plan for developing libraries in the long run.

A Model for the Establishment and Operation of the Collaborative Repository for Academic Libraries in Korea

A Model for the Establishment and Operation of the Collaborative Repository for Academic Libraries in Korea

A Study on the Characteristics of Required Space Composition for Public Libraries in Korea

This study analyzed the current conditions of required spaces and area composition for public libraries, whose meanings and functions shifted due to temporal changes around 2000. Library characteristics were investigated according to size and regional types. Another investigation was performed regarding the common points and differences in area composition through temporal and international comparative analysis. The changes in the required spaces for public libraries were investigated to put current categories of suitable required spaces into the analytical framework. When the area composition was subdivided by size and analyzed, a consistent tendency was found: the larger the gross floor area, the relatively smaller the data usage sector and the larger the public use sector became. The area composition varied by hierarchical roles and regional characteristics. As for differences in the area composition before and after 2000, a greater emphasis was placed on the culture and education sector centered on the lifelong education and community programs of residents since 2000. In addition, special characteristics in area composition for Korean public libraries could be found through a comparative analysis with area compositions from other countries.

Analysis of the factors affecting the quality of service in public libraries in Korea

This study examined the influence of Korean public libraries’ service quality factors on overall user satisfaction and loyalty. The service quality factors analyzed were collections, staff, programs, facilities, online services, and accessibility. To measure the effects of these factors, 3000 users of 60 public libraries across Korea were surveyed. The results of the survey indicated that users perceived the staff and facilities factors to be of high quality, whereas the programs and online services factors were perceived as lower quality. In order of influence, collections, accessibility, and facilities factors were found to be highly influential on overall satisfaction, while the programs and online services factors had relatively low influence. Additionally, while the overall satisfaction, convenience of visit, and facilities factors had a high influence on user loyalty, the collection and program factors had relatively low influence. Based on these results, this study makes recommendations to improve library services to meet users’ needs.

공공도서관의 소셜 네트워크 서비스 활성화 방안에 관한 연구

본 연구의 목적은 국내 공공도서관의 소셜 네트워크 서비스 도입 현황과 활용 실태를 파악하고 이를 바탕으로 앞으로 공공도서관의 소셜 네트워크 서비스 활성화 방안에 대해 제안하는 것이다. 이를 위해 국내 166개 공공도서관의 소셜 네트워크 서비스 활용 사례와 현황에 대해 조사하고 이 계정을 직접 운영하고 있는 도서관의 담당자 40명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며 198명의 이용자 설문도 함께 진행하였다. 공공도서관의 소셜 네트워크 서비스의 활성화 방안으로 담당자를 위한 교육과 연구 기회 제공, 전담인력의 배치, 다양한 소셜 네트워크 서비스의 제공, 이용자 모니터링 및 홍보 채널의 다양화, 이용자 참여 및 이용교육을 제안하였다. The purposes of this study are to understand the current status of using and adoption of social network services for public libraries in Korea and to propose how to activate social network services for the libraries in the future. For this study, the usage of the social network services by 166 public libraries was investigated. In addition, surveys to 40 library representatives from the libraries were conducted and 198 public library users answered users' survey questionnaires. As methods to activate social network services in pubic libraries, providing education and training for librarians, hiring librarians for the service, and monitoring and educating the library users for participating with diversifying promotion channels for the service were suggested.

A Study on the Using of Social Network Services of Libraries in Korea

A Study on the Using of Social Network Services of Libraries in Korea

A Study on the Behaviors of Complex System Revealed in the Sizes of Public Libraries in Korea

A Study on the Behaviors of Complex System Revealed in the Sizes of Public Libraries in Korea