• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.28
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• pp.505-525
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• 1998

This paper discusses the 'identity' issue of academic libraries and librarians in South Korea. With the rapid social changes, both academic libraries and librarians in South Korea are confronted with a crisis for survival. This paper criticizes the two main social ideology led to such a crisis : namely, the extreme forms of capitalism and technological determinism. To overcome the present crisis, this paper recommends the academic libraries to recover or reform their identity as a cultural, expecially, knowledge organization, not just as an information agency. Also recommended for academic librarians is to make their best effort to be a real professional with the required knowledge and experience.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.317-342
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to analyse the issues of archival contents development for documenting local histories and to suggest the directions of contents development based on case studies. The study begins with analysing four cases of archival contents; two foreign cases for benchmarking, and two domestic cases of the Encyclopedia of Korean Local Cultures, and the local contents of National Archives of Korea. Based on these analyses, it discusses the critical issues of the contents development and suggests the directions of archival contents development for documenting localities.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.97-125
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to increase access to information on old maps and to discuss efficient ways to utilize old maps, such as providing services and information using old maps. To this end, the information search system of domestic institutions that provide old map information was investigated, and methods of searching for old map data and accessing information were searched on the website. In addition, the current status of the collection of old maps in domestic libraries and museums was analyzed by referring to the homepage, book, research book, and publication of each institution. As a result of the analysis, about 2,200 old maps were housed in 76 institutions, including national, public, and university libraries and museums nationwide. Each institution in the collection of old maps was carrying out publication business, such as publication of English manuscripts, exhibitions and books, publication of research document edits such as lists and summaries. However, reading and using of original documents are limited due to the rare nature of old maps and the data characteristics of the only one. In order to effectively utilize old maps, first, it is necessary to improve access to old map information services and expand academic information services. Second, it is proposed to use old maps as data for archival construction that reflects the identity of the region. Third, it is necessary to cultivate professional manpower who selects and provides information based on knowledge of old map data and humanities literacy.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.517-540
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• 2009

The bookstart program for infants and toddlers is still in experimental progress. From this qualitative research that contains the both administration and utilization of the bookstart program at the Cheonan public library, some necessities for improvement were found to be the more effective program. The administration staffs of program consist of the supporting team and the instructional team. This program gives the meaningful experience to staffs such as the satisfaction as supporters of caring infants and toddlers, extension of social participation, and developing professionalism. The characteristic (purpose) of bookstart program for infants and toddlers could be categorized as three: offering a place to plays with other infants and toddlers, opportunities to exchange practical information, and chances to have educational support. To be more effective program, the difficulties and administrative problems of the program should be solved.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.381-430
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• 2009

Using Spradley's ethnographic method, the study was designed to describe and understand the factors contributing to the occupational socialization of librarians. Three in-depth interviews and one observation were conducted with each of the sixteen participants who have practiced for longer than 5 years in libraries and were selected by theoretical sampling. Eight factors emerged from the data: education in universities, social changes, work, human relationships, users, the library organizational climate, social perception, and striving to enhance the professional. 'Overcoming a lack of understanding about the profession' was the cultural theme for describing and integrating the factors contributing to the occupational socialization of librarians.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.58 no.3
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• pp.247-263
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• 2024

This research is a case study of 'One City One Book: San Francisco Reads' (Hereafter OCOB), which is an 'One Book' community reading promotion campaign, sponsored by San Francisco Public Library in California. In this research, the objective of OCOB as 'One Book' program, the characteristics of selected books, and major programs and events from 2005 to 2024 were examined. OCOB, while sharing a typical objective of 'One Book' campaign, which pursues to form a city-wide book club and promote reading and talking about 'One Book' among citizens, selected books which reflected cultural and ethnic diversities of San Francisco and its civic identity. San Franciscans reacted to the efforts of OCOB by actively participating in programs and events and borrowing the selected books. For the past 20 years, OCOB has demonstrated the continuity, consistency, self-reliance, and independence as a 'One Book' program, which pursues to better understand diversities and integrate communities, and is expected to continue as an important initiative, which is a strategic part of 'Cultural Amplifier' and 'Community Catalyzer' for 'Vision 2030' of SFPL.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.57-79
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• 2013

The aim of this study is to reveal the categorizational and classificatory features of the subject-based classification (SBC) as a subject organization system. For this purpose, 12 SBC schemes of public libraries were selected and a comparative analysis was made between the traditional classification system, such as DDC and SBC in terms of the categorizational aspects, and canons for the classification. As a result, there were significant and considerable differences between the two types of classifications. This study concluded that SBC cannot be clearly explained and understood without a consideration of its essential and distinctive characteristics as a classification scheme.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.50 no.4
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• pp.561-580
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• 2019

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of bibliotherapy on college students' competency. For this purpose, data were collected from the students who participated in bibliotherapy class. As a result, it was found that bibliotherapy strengthened college students' competency. Specifically, it was found that bibliotherapy has a positive effect on enhancing self-identity and interpersonal relationships in college students. In addition, it has a positive effect on problem solving, and motivation for achievement. These results may be a rationale for the need of bibliotherapy course to strengthen students' competency at college.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.401-422
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• 2004

Information resources production and accumulation are composed of the characters. It is succeeded to the cultural of the past, to create them and to the vehicle of the cultural. This paper shows that the construction is consisted of 4 steps ' setting up a goal of construction defining and developing information resources as HANGEUL by chosun people in china, being status and analysing information resources produced and publications by it and a conclusion and suggestion. Therefore, this study aims to investigate and analyse the information resources productions and publications of HANGEUL based on the research results of the case study of them.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.291-315
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• 2006

The goal of this study is to investigate and analyse the status quo of the HANGEUL publications, and management of the HANGEUL information resources in Kazakhstan and Uzebekistan of the Central Asia. Documents analysis, and direct observation and interviews were used as research methods. This paper consists of as follows setting up a goal of construction, defining and developing the HANGEUL information resources produced and collected by the Korean in Kazakhstan and Uzebekistan, and analysing information resources management, and a conclusion and suggestion.