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http://dx.doi.org/10.16981/kliss.49.201806.151

A Study on the Library Director's Perception on Public Library Specialization Service  

Noh, Younghee (건국대학교 문헌정보학과)
Oh, Euikyung (상명대학교 인문콘텐츠학부 문헌정보학전공)
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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.49, no.2, 2018 , pp. 151-178 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to discuss the developmental direction of public library specialization by investigating the library specialization and the perception and opinions on the theme specialized librarians. A total of 69 directors have responded to the survey, and the main result was that while there are difficulties in terms of manpower and budget in providing the specialization services, they have been fully aware of the need and value of the libraries' specialized services and were willing to maintain and develop the services in the future. In addition, more than half of the respondents said that the provision of specialized services and the placement of theme specialized librarians at the public libraries are essential. The qualification for the theme specialized librarians was said to be higher than a master's degree and 4 to 7 years or longer of relevant work experience and must be managed as a national qualification system. Based on these results, suggestions were made that the discussions of the specialization service comprised of the training system for specialized librarians, the establishment and operation of the theme specialized librarian qualification system, and the cooperation with the theme related organizations for the qualitative improvement of the specialization service, among others.
Keywords
Public library specialization; Library director's perception; Subject librarian; Subject-specialized service; Specialization direction of library;
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