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http://dx.doi.org/10.14699/kbiblia.2022.33.2.121

An Exploratory Study of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviors of Overseas Users for Korea-related Materials  

Kwon, Nahyun (명지대학교 문헌정보학과)
Suh, Jiyoung (연세대학교 문화비평학 연계전공)
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Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science / v.33, no.2, 2022 , pp. 121-144 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the information needs, information seeking behavior, and information use of people who seek information on Korea overseas. A total of 382 survey responses from 52 countries and in-depth interview data from 26 participants were collected and analyzed. As a result, the respondents were categorized into three groups, namely Hallyu culture enjoyment, Korean language learning, and Korean studies research groups, by their unique information needs and information seeking behaviors. Pandemic boosted the demand for digital data expansion and digital archiving efforts. Various information problems caused by language, technology and policy obstacles were revealed. Findings suggest strategies to assist Korea-related information users.
Keywords
Information Needs; Information Seeking Behavior; Overseas Users; Korean Materials; Hallyu; K-culture; Korean Studies; Korean Language Learning;
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