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http://dx.doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2020.54.2.323

A Study on the Establishment and Management of a Library for Older Adults  

Lim, Seong-Kwan (경기대학교 교육대학원 사서교육전공)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science / v.54, no.2, 2020 , pp. 323-348 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to suggest a plan to establishment and management for a library for old adults. Therefore, the library for old adults defined to the concept of providing a specialized service by providing the necessary material with an elderly user over 65 focus. And presenting the basic direction and specific direction, organizational plan, and ordinance on establishment and management of a library for older adults. In addition, after conducting a semi-structured interview based on a pre-prepared questionnaire targeting 30 elderly people aged 65 or older who had experiences using public libraries, the results were analyzed, and 20 responses indicated that the purpose of using the library was a way to participate in the program as an essential service for the elderly. 12 respondents stated that the purpose of using the library was possibly a necessity for such things as writing autobiographies and reflections of historical events. Lastly, investigating the operational cases of two public libraries that already utilize elderly learning and health information rooms, it was concluded that the operation of the elderly library also needs to reflect the regional differences and characteristics unique to older adults.
Keywords
Library for Older Adults; Library Establishment; Library Management; Establishing an Library for Older Adults; Library for Older Adults Management;
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