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An Empirical Study on the Reading Culture Promotion Project of the National Library for Children and Young Adults (국립어린이청소년도서관 독서문화진흥사업에 대한 실증적 평가 연구)

  • Cha, Sung-Jong;Kang, Ji Hei;Bae, Kyung-Jae
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.273-303
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    • 2019
  • This study is to provide overall evaluation and analysis of the Reading Culture Promotion Project by the National Library for Children and Young Adults, thus to present ways of development and new strategies. To serve this purpose, we have conducted empirical evaluation of 9 major projects using literature review, survey, Borich demand analysis and The Locus for Focus model analysis. As a result of the evaluation, the program was categorized into three groups: four projects to be continuously expanded in the future, three requiring some improvement and redirection, and two to be reviewed to determine whether to proceed or not. In addition, the results of the evaluation of the project were analyzed in depth to suggest ways to improve the Reading Culture Promotion Project which will be carried out at the National Library for Children and Young Adults.

A Study on the Analysis of Public Library Reading Program Operation Status and Policy Proposal: Focusing on National Library Statistics System Data (공공도서관 독서프로그램 운영 현황분석 및 정책 제안 - 국가도서관통계시스템 데이터를 중심으로 -)

  • Hyojung Sim
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.125-147
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    • 2023
  • This study analyzes the current status of reading programs in public libraries based on literature research and data from the National Library Statistics System to derive implications and, based on this, to determine policy directions necessary to revitalize reading programs in public libraries in the future. First, based on the implications derived from the analysis, a plan for securing and sharing data on reading activities in public libraries. Second, the results of a correlation analysis of factors related to the planning and operation of reading programs present to suggest ways to revitalize sustainable reading programs. Third, the improvement of reading program evaluation indicators and expanding qualitative evaluation and creating an official mechanism to collect opinions from public libraries on a regular basis by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Library Association. Fourth, a cooperative network between public libraries that held reading competitions was proposed.

A Study on the Development & Application of Project-Based Learning Program for Promoting the Pre-Education Librarians' Self-Efficacy in Education Services (예비교육사서를 위한 PBL환경의 교수역량 강화프로그램 개발 및 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Jong-Kee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.221-239
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study is to cultivate the educational competency of pre-librarians in the Department of Library & Information Science. To achieve this, first, the program is developed which is based by PBL(Project Based Learning) method for LIS education. Second, the questionnaire for education librarian self-efficacy is developed to measure the education librarian self-efficacy. Third, data were collected from 42 LIS undergraduate students at the beginning and end of the semester-long program during which it was adopted. The data were analyzed by paired t-test with SPSS. Analysis shows the program has a significant effect on the improvement of educational self-efficacy for pre-education librarians. Also, it is hoped that for this program will be applied to continuing education programs for education librarians and teacher librarians.

A Study on Qualitative Improvement in the Information Services of University Libraries Through FISP (FISP를 통한 대학도서관 정보서비스 질적 향상에 관한 연구)

  • Chung, Jin-Sik;Roh, Yoon-Ju
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.159-170
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    • 2010
  • A survey was conducted with 155 professors in 23 universities in Seoul. The survey investigated recognition and the present condition of FISP among those professors, the results of which were analyzed in terms of three aspects: recognition of FISP, utility and implementation of FISP, and FISP users' satisfaction and opinions. of professors, FISP users were most frequently using it to write a treatise, while non-FISP users failed to use it because they had no information of its existence. Both FISP and non-FISP users significantly favored implementation of FISP and showed very positive intention of using it.

A Study on Social Participation Activity of the Eldery: in the Case of the Eldery Reading Assitant Program in GyeongGi-Do (노인들의 사회활동 참여에 관한 연구 - 경기도 은빛독서나눔이 사례를 중심으로 -)

  • Cho, Mi-Ah
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.169-188
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is for the investigation into the education program and the reading guidance activity program of the Elderly Reading Assistant Program, which is operated by GyeongGi-Do. It is surveyed by material cooperation with the person in charge of the program in the GyeongGi-Do and by questionnaire the elderly who had participated in the GyeongGi Reading Assistant Education Program in 2011. The questionnaires are gathered based on general background, the participation object of education, the satisfaction of program, the improvement of the program by the elderly who had participated in the 138 beginner and the 166 intermediate course. As a result, it showed that the participation goal of the Elderly Reading Assistant Program is individual cultural activity or self-realization meaning such as the pleasure of working and the volunteer work, and the satisfaction in the education program and the reading guidance activity is high. It also presents the improvements of the program like professional education, the extension of activity period and the active cooperation from regional children's center etc.

A Study on the Curriculum Development of Continuing Education for Academic Librarians in Korea (대학도서관 사서를 위한 전문 계속교육과정 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Chang, Hye-Rhan;Hong, Hyun-Jin;Noh, Young-Hee;Oh, Eui-Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.133-168
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    • 2008
  • As the library and information environment advanced, librarians should participate in continuing education programs for the improvement of services to satisfy users' need. To develop a curriculum model of continuing education for academic librarians, we reviewed related previous studies and continuing education programs performed both in Korea and overseas. Then. a survey was done to the academic librarians sampled systematically to identify the subject need for education. Based on the analysis, 2 sets of comprehensive curriculum were devised for the middle managers and working librarians respectively. The curriculum for the middle managers is consisted of 27 courses in 9 subject fields. and the curriculum far the working librarians is consisted of 25 courses in 7 subject fields. We selected one highly demanding subject from each curriculum, and developed specific educational program models. 'Library marketing' for middle managers and 'building and management of digital information resources' for working librarians. Program models include educational goal, content, teaching/learning strategies. duration time, teaching methods/tools, and instructor qualifications in detail. Finally, recommendations are suggested for the promotion and settlement of the continuing education.

A Study about the Effect of Reading Enhancement and the Selfrespect Improvement of Children through an Animalassisted Therapy (동물매개치료를 통한 독서부진 아동의 자아존중감 및 독서증진 효과에 관한 연구)

  • Her, Sun-Yeong;Hong, Hyun-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.181-198
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    • 2013
  • This study takes aim at finding how effective the usage of 'Read to Dogs' is for self-respect and reading improvement of elementary school students. For this, this study was compared and analyzed with pretest and posttest using 'tree pictures' of HTP and 'family pictures with motion' of KFD through performing, surveying, and art-therapy treatments. The result of this study showed that reading program using a reading -assistance- dog has a good effect on self-respect of children with reading inactivity. Also, this result will be used as useful information in developing and operating programs for children with reading inactivity in libraries and schools.

Improvement of Smart Library Information Service System for SaaS-based Cloud Computing Service

  • Min, Byung-Won
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.23-30
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    • 2016
  • For a library to be able provide information services and fulfill its function as a knowledge convergence center capable of responding to various information demands, the development of next-generation information systems based on the latest information and communication technology is needed. The development of mobile information services using portable devices such smart phones and tablet PCs and information systems which incorporate the concepts of cloud computing, SaaS (Software as a Service), annotation and Library2.0 is also required. This paper describes a library information system that utilizes collective intelligence and cloud computing. The information system developed for this study adopts the SaaS-based cloud computing service concept to cope with the shift in the mobile service paradigm in libraries and the explosion of electronic data. The strengths of such a conceptual model include the sharing of resources, support of multi-tenants, and the configuration and support of metadata. The user services are provided in the form of software on-demand. To test the performance of the developed system, the efficiency analysis and TTA certification test were conducted. The results of performance tests, It is encouraging that, at least up to 100MB, the job time is approximately linear and with only a moderate overhead of less than one second. The system also passed the level-3 or higher criteria in the certification test, which includes the SaaS maturity, performance and application program functions.

A Study on Humanities Programs in Public Libraries : Observations and Reflections (공공도서관 기반 인문학 프로그램에 대한 현상적 연구)

  • Chang, Durk-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.99-116
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    • 2017
  • This study attempts to investigate the current situation, limitations and improvement strategies of humanities programs in public libraries. Specifically, this study also surveys such humanities programs open in public libraries and compared strengths and weaknesses of the programs. For the study the researcher participated in such humanities programs for the observation. For the interview, data were collected from public librarians who are in charge of such humanities programs. Supplementary data were also collected through qualitative interviews and brain-storming discussions with public librarians and program participants. For the suggestion, future strategies to improve the quality of such programs and to cope with changes of user demands and future trends, the researcher put the emphasis on the networking with local art/cultural communities, proactive marketing strategies, practical program management strategies, and program development on the basis of user needs.

The Effect of Field Practice on the Improvement of Practical Skills of College Students in Library and Information Science (문헌정보학 전공 대학생의 현장실습이 실무기술향상에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee Eun-Ju;Youn You-Ra;Shin Youngji
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.227-234
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    • 2024
  • The purpose of this study was to assess whether library field practicum has been effective in enhancing students' practical skills, to determine if the field practicum program was appropriately designed and implemented, and to derive improvement strategies. To achieve this, six major areas of library and information science and 30 detailed practical skills were identified. Subsequently, a survey was conducted on 19 fourth-year students majoring in library and information science at D University before and after their field practicum. The study results indicated changes in the importance of nine specific practical skills and in the perception of 15 skills. Consequently, it was observed that items of practical skills actually covered during the field practicum showed positive changes. However, for practical skills not addressed in the field, there was either no change or a negative change in perception of their importance. It appears that proactive and continuous efforts will be necessary to utilize these research findings in suggesting specific skills that students should cultivate during their practicum and in providing concrete practicum guidelines to effectively enhance these skills.