• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.47 no.4
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• pp.167-190
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• 2016

This study aims to analyze the current status of e-book management and services in academic libraries and identify related issues in the provision of the services. To do that, it performed case studies with A and B university libraries. E-book usage statistics was collected from each library and interviews were conducted with librarians responsible for e-book management and services. The interviews included questions regarding obstacles to e-book management and services and current issues as well as budget and acquisition, access and catalogues, usage, and marketing for e-books. The results show that in both libraries, the usage of e-books is low compared with that of printed books and the usage of e-books has declined recently. This is because of lack of new books with shortage of budget. Also, the most important issue surrounding e-book services is academic library evaluation, enacted by Academic Library Promotion Act in 2015. This study discussed how the criteria for academic library evaluation influence the way the academic libraries acquire and manage e-books.

• Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.199-224
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• 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a reasonable improvement plan for e-book licenses as a prerequisite for the continued operation of library e-book services. The study aims to understand the fierce conflict surrounding e-book licenses between domestic libraries and the publishing industry and to propose solutions based on this understanding. To achieve this, the legal meaning of e-book licenses is analyzed, and the fundamental reasons for conflict between the publishing industry and libraries are examined in relation to the characteristics of e-books. In addition, various types of e-book licenses are classified, and the status of library e-book licenses and conflicts in major countries around the world, including Korea, the United States, Germany, France, and Japan, are investigated. Based on this, implications that can help resolve domestic issues are presented.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.116-126
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• 2016

본 문서에서는 장애인 접근성을 지원하는 전자책 시스템에서 시각장애인 또는 독서장애인 사용자와 전자책뷰어간의 상호작용에 관련된 기술 전반 및 기술 개발 동향에 대해 살펴보고자 한다. 특히 '장애인 접근성', '전자책' 그리고 '인터랙션'이라는 독립된 기술 개념에 대해 살펴보고, 접근성 관련 국내 외 표준 및 가이드라인과 전자책 뷰어 및 스크린리더 제품군, 그리고 새로운 인터랙션 연구 문헌 등의 조사 분석을 통하여 장애인 접근성 전자책의 인터랙션 기술개발 방향에 참고할 사용자의 요구사항과 사용자 및 시스템 특성 고려사항을 분석해본다. 이를 근거로 접근성을 지원하는 전자책 인터랙션 기술의 향후 개발 방향을 함께 제시함으로써 시각장애인 및 독서장애인을 위한 모바일 전자책 응용 등 관련된 기술개발에 참고가 되고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.55 no.3
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• pp.131-154
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• 2021

This study is to in-depth analysis of the copyright issues related to the library's e-book service, which is the cause of the recent conflict between the publishing industry and the library industry. To this end, the purpose and outline of the copyright system were briefly summarized. Then, the jurisprudence of the Copyright Act applied to the borrowing of paper books and e-books was analyzed, and the position of the publisher's association and the library industry were reviewed together. In addition, problems of the current copyright act related to e-book services were diagnosed and directions for improvement were sought. Unlike in the case of paper books, first sale doctrine does not apply to e-book borrowing, so the library cannot acquire the right to service just by purchasing e-books. Based on the contract signed with the distributor in the process of purchasing the e-book, the library acquires the right to service the e-book. However, if the validity period of the exclusive publication right expires, the contract itself becomes invalid, which can cause serious problems in the stability of library services and preservation of resources. In order to solve this problem, it is suggested that the first sale doctrine needs to be extended to digital works.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.52 no.1
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• pp.259-283
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• 2018

This research aims at understanding the differences between expert and general users' perceptions regarding publication preferences for Korean classics collations and translations in order to formulate future directions for these materials. For this purpose, an overview of changes in publishing in general as well as current status of collation/translation of Korean classics in particular are being identified. An online questionnaire was carried out in order to collect data regarding perceptions and preferences of expert users and general users of Korean classics. The results are based on the analyses of more than 1,000 responses. The analyses show that electronic books will not completely replace printed books and publishing both electronic and printed books in tandem for the time being is most preferable in order to satisfy varying user needs. Statistical analysis shows differences in terms of use value, value from possession, and readability of electronic and printed books in the two groups of users. However, as for the value of preservation by relevant institutions, there was a statistical difference between two groups towards printed books unlike their electronic equivalents. The research shows strong preference towards printed forms of classics collations and translations for the purpose of scholarly research and translation. Actual usage statistics reveal much heavy use of online database of classics translations compared to the use of available electronic books. For future publishing decisions for classics collations and translations will need to take into consideration of their special characteristics and symbolic nature. Proper representation of these materials into electronic format would require a standardized platform that enable various uses in different environments.

• Journal of Information Management
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.71-86
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• 2001

The advancement of Internet and information technology allows people to access information and knowledge resources without the limit of time and place. Recent the development of various readers and wireless communication technologies has made It possible to facilitate the widespread use of electronic books. This paper is describes the definitions, features and advantages of e-books, and examines researches of technologies standards, and digital rights managements related to e-books in Korea and other countries. It also observes a future growth in the production and utilization of e-books in libraries.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.421-423
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 전자책의 저작권을 보호하면서 전자책의 특성을 살릴 수 있는 유통 모델을 제안하고 이를 구현만 전자 서점 시스템을 소개한다. 전자책은 대표적인 디지털 컨텐츠 유통 형태로서 전자책 리더를 통해 실행 횟수나 시간, 허용되는 기능이나 권한 등을 상세히 표시할수 있다. 이러만 다양한 형태의 권한 정보는 새로운 상거래 모델을 제시하게 되는데, 본 논문에서는 다양만 형태의 권한 정도를 표시란 수 있는 가격 정책 파일을 이용하는 유통 시스템을 소개한다.

• Journal of Information Management
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.63-87
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• 2012

This study aims to analyse the actual condition of the ebook services and propose the improvements of ebook services for children in the Korean public library. For this purpose, the current condition of the ebook services in the public libraries were analyzed and categorized by three criteria. Secondly, the ebook use analysis was conducted using PCs and mobile devices in terms of access to ebook library site, searching method, contents type and viewer, lending process, and user help. As a result of the analysis, several issues such as the difficulty in access to ebook site, the complexity of setting and usage depending on the file format, the insufficient user guide, the relatively lower quality service than the commercial's, and the lack of retrieval functions specialized for the ebook were presented. The improvement plan for the ebook services, especially for children in the public library was suggested.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2016.04a
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• pp.815-817
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• 2016

웹 기술의 발전은 인간 사회의 변화에 많은 영향을 주고 있다. 웹 발전 분야에서도 전자책 기술 발전은 확연하게 달라지고 있으며, 단순 텍스트 정보만을 제공하는 기술을 넘어 음성서비스를 위한 기술 분야에도 많은 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 웹 표준 기술인 HTML5기반 지능형 전자책 다국어 TTS 서비스를 위한 관련 연구 조사와 전자책 사용자의 편리성 및 접근성을 강화하기 위한 전자책 제작 및 서비스 방법에 대하여 연구하였다. 본 연구의 목적은 전자책 사용자들에게 텍스트를 포함한 전자책에서 텍스트 및 여러 객체들에 주제 혹은 설명을 TTS 서비스가 가능하도록 하고, 사용자의 선택적 영역과 언어에 따라 다국어 TTS가 자동 변환되어 서비스 할 수 있도록 연구 개발 하는 것이다.

• 프린팅코리아
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• v.9 no.10
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• pp.126-127
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• 2010

이 책의 저자 4명은 문화체육관광부의 전자출판산업 육성 정책연구 TFT의 위원과 부서 담당자로서 몇 달 동안 TFT에 참여하면서 외국에 비해 전자책 시장 반응이 미진한 국내 현실을 직시, 국내 전자책 시장의 활성화에 일조하고자 책을 집필하게 되었다.