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An Analysis of 'One Book, One City' Reading Campaign : Case Study of Campaigns in Korea and Other Countries ('한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 실행단계별 특성의 분석 - 국내외 사례를 중심으로 -)

  • Yoon, Cheong-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.5-32
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    • 2007
  • In this study, examined are the characteristics of 'One Book, One City' reading campaigns conducted in Seattle. Chicago, and 'The Big Read', a nationwide 'One Book' campaign, supported by the NEA, in the U.S.A. and Seoul and Cheongju in Korea. Some differences as well as similarities were found in the goal setting, selection of books, strategies for reading and discussion, and programs of these 'One Book' reading campaigns. While, as a mass reading event, 'One Book' reading campaigns in various communities share the goal of promoting literacy and communication through reading and discussion, each 'One Book' campaign seems to show uniqueness in the criteria of book selection, reading and discussion guides, and the activities and Programs. which make up cultural contents.

A Study on the Public Reading Campaign: The Case of 'One Book, SeongBuk' Campaign in Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul (대중독서운동에 관한 연구 - 서울시 성북구의 '원 북, 성북' 독서운동을 중심으로 -)

  • Cho, Chan-Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.201-221
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    • 2013
  • A public reading campaign is a sociocultural movement that can stimulate a sense of community. The 'One Book, One City' reading campaign, as a typical public reading campaign, was established as a new reading paradigm by sharing cultural experiences among community residents through discussions after reading 'one book,' thus evoking a sense of community. This study focuses on the 'One Book, SeongBuk' reading campaign in Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, which was awarded the title of '2012 Year of Reading' program. In line with this, this study examines the theoretical background of the public reading campaign, looks into the background and contents of the 'One Book, SeongBuk' reading campaign in Seongbuk-Gu, and analyzes and pinpoints the factors that influence the campaign. By so doing, this study aims at enhancing our understanding of the public reading campaign.

The Present Stage and Prospects of the Reading Campaign in Korea: with Special Reference to 'One Book, One City' Projects (한국 독서운동의 현단계와 전망: '한 책, 한 도시' 운동을 중심으로)

  • Lee, Yong-Jae
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.5-25
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    • 2006
  • This study explored 'One Book, One City' projects which are being spread in Korea, with the perspective to broaden the horizon of 'Library Movement' and 'Reading Campaign' of Korea. 'One Book, One City' projects have been spread in North America during recent years, and they are reported as successful reading campaign in many communities, Many Korean cities are promoting 'One Book, One City' project diversely. This study examined the meaning and value of the projects, and analyzed the present situation of the projects which are being propelled in some cities of Korea. Finally, this study looked into the special features of Korean 'One Book, One City' projects and provided some suggestions for the ways or strategies to develop the 'One Book, One City projects. which are appropriate for the Korean society.

An Analysis of the Trend and Characteristics of 'One Book, One City' Reading Campaign in the U.S (미국의 '한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 동향과 특성의 분석)

  • Yoon Cheong-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.27-44
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    • 2005
  • 'One Book, One City' reading campaign is one of the major reading campaigns, successfully conducted by public libraries in this century. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the significance of 'One Book, One City' reading campaign, as an innovative, continuing, and collective reading campaign by analyzing its growth and diffusion during the past six years. Also, analyzed are the themes. genres, and publication dates of the books and the characteristics of authors selected for 'One Book' in order to understand the cultural, social, and community-wide trend and objectives of 'One Book, One City' reading campaigns. An analysis of lists of 'One Book, One City' Reading Promotions Projects' available from the website of the Library of Congress, the Center for the Books, and bibliographic records of ninety books from LC OPAC, shows the preference for books recently published, significance of biographies and biographical fictions, and focus on the themes which help people better understand a multi-cultural and multi-racial society.

The Action Plans for "One Book, One City" Reading Promotion Campaign: A Case Study of "Reading Cheongju" ("한 책, 한 도시" 독서운동의 실천적 과제 - "책 읽는 청주"의 사례를 중심으로 -)

  • Yoon, Cheong-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.63-81
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this research is to analyze the characteristics and problems of "Reading Cheongju" campaign which started as "One Book, One City" reading promotion campaign in 2006 and conducted three times in two years. The analysis of such steps as the selection and distribution of "one book", reading and discussion. events and programs, financial assistance, public relations, etc. documents both positive and negative aspects of its performance. "Reading Cheongju" campaign helped improve both the image of the Cheongju Information Library and the importance of reading and discussion in the community, while lacking in participation from diverse groups of community members, flexibility in spending public expenses, and cooperation among libraries and other related organizations.

Collaboration Among Libraries and Communities through 'One Book, One City' Reading Campaign (도서관과 지역사회의 협력 방안 - '한 책, 한 도시' 운동을 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Yong-Jae
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.5-23
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    • 2009
  • This study focuses on the collaboration among public libraries and communities through 'One Book, One City' reading campaign. This study introduced the meaning and trend of 'One Book, One City' program on the world. And this study also suggests the ideas for the collaboration among public libraries and communities making use of this reading campaign; activation of reading campaign, building library network, establishing partnership model between private and public sectors.

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Trend and Significance of 'One Book, One City' Reading Campaign: With a Focus on Cases of Other Countries ('한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 동향과 의의 - 해외 사례를 중심으로 -)

  • Yoon Cheong-Ok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.45-66
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the trend and characteristics of 'One Book. One City' reading campaign by studying cases of four communities; 'If Ail of Seattle Read the Same Book'(Seattle), 'One Book One Chicago' (Chicago), 'Reading' 'The Grapes of Wrath (California) and 'Canada Reads'(Canada), and analyzing objectives, selected books, discussion guides, and programs of 239 'One Book' campaigns. 'One Book' readng campaign can be characterized to be successful for combining various media and events with reading and discussion of written text and largely dependent upon cooperation between public libraries and communities and their diversity in selecting books and conducting programs.

A Case Study of 'One Book, One City' Community Reading Promotion Campaigns: Seattle Reads ('한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 사례연구: Seattle Reads)

  • Cheong-Ok, Yoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.57 no.4
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    • pp.161-184
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    • 2023
  • This research is a case study of 'Seattle Reads', which launched in 1998 and has become the prototype of 'One Book, One City' Community Reading Promotion Campaign. The purpose of this research is to comprehend further the current state and future goals of 'Seattle Reads' as a typical 'One Book' program by documenting the characteristics of the 'One Book's selected for the past 25 years and their related events and activities. 'Seattle Reads' presented the model of 'One Book' program, which consists of the selection of 'One Book' for adult readers, its reading and discussion, and a variety of events and activities in the community. This analysis of 'Seattle Reads' demonstrates the continuity, consistency, self-reliance, and independence of a 'One Book' program, by reading and talking about 'One Book' by authors with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and trying to understand and integrate differences among people in the community.

The Present Stage and Development Strategies for 'One Book, One City' Campaign: A Case Study of 'One Book One Busan' Project ('한 책, 한 도시' 운동의 현단계와 발전전략 - '원북원부산운동'을 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Yong-Jae
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.247-265
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    • 2008
  • One Book One City' project is regarded as one of the most successful reading promotion campaign conducted by public libraries in this age. The purpose of this research is to analyze the present stage of this campaign in Korea, and to suggest the actual plans to make this campaign successful. To look into deep context and process of this campaign in Korea, I did a case study for 'One Book One Busan' project. After analyzing the strength and weakness of the project, I suggested the strategies for the development of 'One Book One City' campaigns in Korea.

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A Study on the Continuity of 'One Book, One City' Reading Campaign in the U.S.A. (미국의 '한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 지속성에 관한 연구)

  • Yoon, Cheong-Ok
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.44 no.3
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    • pp.5-27
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics and continuity of 'One Book, One City' community reading campaign in the U.S.A. An analysis of 584 'One Book' projects registered in the Library of Congress, the Center for the Books shows that this innovative model of reading campaign has been diffused through three stages: the beginning(1998-2001), the growth (2002-2006), and the second take-off(2007-present). The stability of more than fifty 'One Book' projects was confirmed and the continuing diffusion of 'One Book' model through 'The Big Read' Initiative and some projects' attempt to try new directions seem worth observing.