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http://dx.doi.org/10.16981/kliss.48.201709.1

Confusion and Overcoming Plans of the Public Library Identity in Korea  

Yoon, Hee-Yoon (대구대학교 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.48, no.3, 2017 , pp. 1-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
The essential identity of public library is a local knowledge and information center that guarantees access and use of present generation and descendant. However recently the public library is being called with core space for lifelong learning, hub of cultural activities, information gateway, community center, local public goods, information commons, democracy cradle, the second living room, etc. The spectrum for the identity of the public library in Korea is not only very wide, but also is confused. The researcher who paid attention to such a reality analyzed laws and regulations, local administrative organizations, national and official statistics related public library, and suggested evidences of the identity confusion. Based on this result, researcher proposed the principles and plans to get over the identity confusion of the public library.
Keywords
Public library; Library identity; Identity confusion; Cultural infrastructure facility; Lifelong learning facility;
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