• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.153-176
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• 2017

This article or study subjectively explores actual experiences of a human book from a phenomenal viewpoint and is based on considerable amounts of reference literature and the collecting/analyzing of precedent theses data. Selecting specific research samples and conducting in-depth interviews were made to elicit the phenomenal marks or responses in human book experiences. Samples included a total of three human book practicing teachers belonging to Gyonggi Provincial Office of Education, who were picked out or chosen according to their rich performance experiences/activities over a two year period. They were interviewed in four different basic topic areas or parts sectioned out to the following: 1) actual needs of a human book; 2) experiences in human book; 3) changes of cognition to the human book; and, lastly 4) improvement in the application of a human book. As a result, the number of schools, the number of readers, and the number of people who participated in human book activities continued to expand. In addition, human book activities have become an opportunity for growth not only for participating readers, but also for the human book itself.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.345-368
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to analyze the different human book programs operated by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education and from this analysis, propose systematic and efficient ways to operate human book programs in libraries. In order to accomplish these objectives, we analyzed the case studies of the human book programs run by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education from 2015 to 2017. As a result, participating readers were shown to be satisfied with the human book program overall and wanted to continue the program respectively. I personally found that I was able to meet with people involved with human books in various fields and could expand the time of conversation with them. Results of these conversations further suggest the positive feasibility of running a human book program in a library. The results of this study will help in the planning and operation of human book programs in any library.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.18 no.9
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• pp.569-583
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• 2018

In this study, we suggested a data structure for the management of human libraries based on the analysis of the significant components for systematically managing and operating the human library service. At first, we proposed the components of human library metadata set which are 'Human Resource', 'Human Resource', 'Librarian', 'Volunteer', and 'User'. And this study verified the meta concepts of metadata set such as 'Human Library', 'Human Book' and 'User', developed the metadata set for human library using the meta concepts. To check the validity of the metadata set and to improve its usability, we created and published a XML document including the metadata structure and link between the meta concepts. In conclusion, this study provided the possibility that the library could develop the service recommended human book to user through user profile.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.54 no.4
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• pp.5-26
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• 2020

This study sought to propose desirable education direction for library-assisted instruction that uses human library in school library. For this purpose, this paper conducted a case study on the classes that use human library run by the library of S Girls' High School in Seoul. The main study results are summarized below. First, S Girls' High School Library implemented five human library programs in 2019, including improvement of perception on multi-culture, menstruation rights for all, generation-connecting MEMORO project, pregnancy and delivery, and improvement of perception on the disabled. Second, the students replied that they could imagine and immerse while listening to Human Book's story and that it was good to be able to ask questions if they had any. They said that those who acted as Human Book gave realistic advice, which was meaningful giving them a lot to learn. Some students replied that their previously negative perception turned positive.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.9-28
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• 2014

As a new library system, the 'human library', in which a man becomes an information resource, provides a library service through face-to-face communication in delivering knowledge and information to users. Since the human library exchanges information with 'human books', it shows some characteristics that are different from traditional library services and connotes some meanings as a new library service. In that, this study focuses on the human library of Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul. Specifically, in order to enhance our understanding of the human library, this study looks into the theoretical underpinnings and the background of human library in Seongbuk-Gu, examines the case of the human library in Seongbuk-Gu, analyzes the factors that influence the human library, and makes some suggestions for improvement.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.50 no.2
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• pp.169-189
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to elicit the priority of the index of the operation evaluation of the school library, and to present measures for improvement of the evaluation index that reflects the project sites. To this end, the school library evaluation index was analyzed by applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) analysis method to teacher librarians who are the representative personnel of the school library. According to the research, the priority of the upper tier evaluation areas was human resources, library services, information resources, library management, facilities and environment, and the priority of the lower tier evaluation items was human resource allocation, human resources expertise, reading education, information literacy education, efforts to activate education, book composition snowflake, the latest book, budget, facility access, book status, appropriateness of facilities and facilities, management plan, proximity accessibility, PR and marketing, school library steering committee, cooperation, use of materials current status. The conclusions drawn from this study could be used as basic data in the application of fieldworked school library assessment indicators.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.48 no.4
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• pp.115-133
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to understand the value of the book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee as the most favored 'One Book' and the goals of the 'One Book, One City' programs which selected this particular book. A total of 86 'One Book' programs from 2001 through 2014 and 138 The Big Read programs from 2007 through 2015 selected To Kill a Mockingbird as 'One Book' to read. With this book, many communities discussed the sympathy toward the dignity of human being with such subjects as courage, justice, and integrity, and presented its value through book discussions, various programs and events.

• Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.57-65
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• 2009

Library is a communication channel between book and human. Specially public library furniture plays an important role from every aspect in information materials and users, among users and in relationship between library managers and users. This study defined library furniture as a communication channel which connects library materials and users and was based on 35 local libraries and 12 overseas libraries. The author studied major elements and characteristics which constitute communication types among storage furniture, furniture in reading areas and furniture in digital reading area. The followings are the results from the study. First, storage furniture should be designed by reflecting characteristics of library materials and for effective delivering to the users. Therefore utmost communication can be made by searching for various designs in book-shelves and effective manner of display. Secondly, furniture in reading areas should support various users' needs from customized browsing to long hour studying and there should be properly supported for private space and correspondent reading postures. The third, there are needs for design conditions to support privacy and for comfort from long hour reading and mobility out of posture change in digital reading areas. The fourth, there should be ergonomically designed furniture plan and surroundings in public library which can boost various reading postures. Also furniture plan should be done by considering users' bodies and eyes orientations which can result in improved power of concentration.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.85-107
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• 2008

The purpose of this research is to describe the characteristics of "One Book, One Community" reading promotion campaigns in which universities are involved in the U. S. A. Many universities and colleges in various communities participate in "One Book" campaigns in communities as leaders or partners, and promote reading for students on campus through either "One Book, One Campus" or "common reading programs." Universities can contribute a lot to "One Book" campaigns in communities by providing library collection, human resources, and facilities, and especially coordinating programs and events which require subject specialties. Also, they can promote the significance of reading literary classics. "Common reading programs" help freshmen easily adjust to campus life and build the sense of belonging to the "academic community" by reading the same book and talking about it with other members of universities.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.153-179
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• 1998

This study attempt to suggest a policy for the effect of using in the public libraries by the verification that are different between groups by their using patterns and types of book collections. by using patterns and system of desired-book for user. by using patterns and system of desired-book for user. The questionnaire is distributed to the delivery lending library's user and librarian in public libraries. The summary of results are as follows 1 The Circulation period of public library is one month per every delivery lending library. 2. The Circulation volume of public library is '100-200' books per every times. 3. There are significant differences by their using patterns and types of book collections. 4. There are significant differences by their using patterns and system of desired-book for user. 5. There are significant differences by their using patterns and placement of book collections. Their results show that library is most effective place of book collection services. 6. Circulation services must carry out only in the sphere of jurisdiction 7. A Lost books must set up treatment basis of natural reduction ratio 8. The Interference factors of delivery lending library are lacks of human power, lost books and negative attitute of user in order 9. The Effects of using a delivery lending library are a positive attitute and specialty of top management, the optimum of budget and the effect of deposit system 10. Natural reduction ratio of lost books appropriates 0.5-0.6% of total loaned books