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http://dx.doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2018.52.4.027

Effect of Public Library-Mediated Information Sharing on the Construction of Social Capital  

Lee, Seungmin (중앙대학교 사회과학대학 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science / v.52, no.4, 2018 , pp. 27-49 More about this Journal
Abstract
This research empirically analyzed the effect of information sharing through the use of public libraries on the construction and consolidation of social capital of individuals. Through the survey targeting public library users, it was identified that the frequency of public library use and the participation of public library programs have positive effect on the recognition of information sharing and the reliability of information shared. In addition, information sharing among people became more active when public libraries mediate their information activities. This public library-mediated information sharing positively affects the construction of structural and relational social capital. In contrast, it does not have significant meaning on the construction of cognitive social capital, which means that information sharing and the use of public library relatively concentrate on satisfying personal information needs.
Keywords
Public Library; Information Sharing; Structural Social Capital; Cognitive Social Capital; Relational Social Capital;
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