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An Analysis of Online Readers' Advisory Services Offered by Public Libraries

공공도서관의 온라인 독자상담 서비스에 관한 연구

  • 이연옥 (부산대학교 문헌정보학과 BK21생활밀착형 정보서비스 전문인력 교육연구단)
  • Received : 2023.05.23
  • Accepted : 2023.06.13
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

Due to the rapid advancement of information technology and changes in the reading environment, the readers' advisory services provided by public libraries are facing challenges and opportunities. Recognizing the need for public libraries to respond and propel their services forward, this study analyzed the current status of online readers' advisory services offered by public libraries in Korea and discusses areas that require improvement. To achieve this, the study analyzed the online readers' advisory services in 50 public libraries located in Seoul and six metropolitan cities (Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan, and Ulsan) across seven categories. These categories encompass various aspects, such as announcing reading programs and new books, identifying and addressing reader needs, developing content by librarians, generating content by readers, providing guidance on external reading information, connecting with professional book review databases and online websites, and utilizing social media services. Through this analysis, the study identified areas for improvement to enhance online readers' advisory services in public libraries and ultimately improve reader satisfaction. It suggested enhancing activities such as librarians' book recommendations and reviews for individual readers, reader participation, and interaction.

정보기술의 급속한 발전과 독서환경의 변화로 인해 공공도서관의 독자상담은 도전과 기회에 직면하고 있다. 이에 서비스의 도약을 위한 공공도서관의 대응이 필요하다는 문제의식을 바탕으로 본 연구에서는 국내 공공도서관이 제공하는 온라인 독자상담 서비스 현황을 분석하고 개선되어야 할 점에 대해 논의하였다. 이를 위해 서울특별시와 6개의 광역시(인천, 대전, 대구, 광주, 부산, 울산)의 50개 공공도서관을 대상으로 독서프로그램 및 신간 안내등의 공지, 독자 요구 파악 및 개별 이용자를 위한 안내, 사서가 개발 제공하는 콘텐츠, 독자가 참여하여 생성하는 콘텐츠, 외부 기관의 독서 정보 안내, 외부의 전문 서평 데이터베이스 및 온라인 웹사이트의 활용, SNS 서비스라는 7가지 항목에 기초하여 온라인 독자상담의 현황과 양상을 분석하였다. 이를 토대로 독자 만족도 향상을 위해 공공도서관의 온라인 독자상담 서비스가 개선되어야 할 점으로 개별 독자를 지원하는 사서의 도서 추천 서비스, 사서의 서평, 독자의 참여와 공유 및 상호작용 활동을 강화할 것을 제시하였다.

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