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A Study of Agility and User Satisfaction with e-Services in Korean University Digital Libraries (국내 대학 디지털도서관 e-서비스의 민첩성 역량과 이용자 만족도에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Eun-Jee;Lee, Jee-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.139-155
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    • 2012
  • Rapid changes in information technologies are forcing dramatic shifts in how business are conducted in various industry sectors. This pace of change is increasing all around the world. Accordingly, there is a need for the libraries to provide the information services with agility, which emphasizes on the prompt reaction to the changes, which are almost impossible to predict. Especially, the digital libraries higher education institutions require more agility as their main mission is providing a wide range of cutting edge information for the research and education activities. In this study, the notion of 'agility' is examined then the relationship between the digital library's e-service measure evaluation factors and the capability, which is defined as agility, is explored. In addition, the impact of agility in user satisfaction is analyzed. Based on these analyses, the factors to consider in managing digital libraries in higher education institution, are suggested.

Aligning Academic Library Makerspaces with Digital Literacy Education Spaces (디지털리터러시 교육 공간으로서의 대학도서관 메이커스페이스)

  • Chang, Yunkeum
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.425-446
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    • 2018
  • As makerspaces continue to be introduced in academic libraries in Korea, this study explores potential operating strategies of, and long-term justifications for, makerspaces as digital literacy eduational spaces and services at academic libraries. By examining related literature reviews and case studies of makerspaces, this study analyzes various programs and their respective creation, funding, development, and outcomes, including educational value and library-specific goals such as digital literacy and lifelong learning. This study also considers the perspectives of librarians at academic libraries in Korea who were asked about the purpose, impact, and limitations of makerspaces. Certain common themes appear: for example, it is necessary for makerspaces to resolve challenges related to stable funding, as well as staffing and training of professional librarians assisting with the on-the-ground operation of makerspaces. This study proposes that designing makerspaces for an academic library setting goes deeper than providing a collaborative environment with access to new technologies like 3D printers and laser cutters, and it may be uniquely appropriate to draw connections to libraries' objectives to provide digital literacy education and universities' mission to foster innovation and creativity among students.

A Study on the Feasibility and Operational Directions for Establishing a Specialized Library for Comics and Webtoons in Cheongju City (청주시 만화·웹툰 특화도서관 신규 조성 타당성 및 운영방향에 관한 연구)

  • Younghee Noh;Seung-Jin Kwak;In-ho Chang;HyoJung Sim
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.54 no.4
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    • pp.55-83
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    • 2023
  • In this study, we propose the establishment of a specialized comic and webtoon library within the newly constructed library in Cheongju City. The aim is to create the library as the ultimate multi-cultural space, contributing to the enhancement of local residents' information utilization skills and future competencies. To achieve this, we conducted a foundational survey and current status analysis of a comic and webtoon specialized library, based on which we put forward a plan for its development. The research results yield the following outcomes: First, we provide concrete justifications and feasibility for the establishment of a comic and webtoon specialized library in Cheongju City. Second, we offer specific proposals for the vision, mission, roles, and functions of the comic and webtoon specialized library. Based on these research findings, if a comic and webtoon specialized library is constructed in Cheongju City, it has the potential to become a local landmark and serve as a unique cultural and tourist resource. Furthermore, by providing facilities and resources for various information services related to comic and webtoon creation and experiences, it can contribute to nurturing talents that lead the way in future industries.

A Study on Applying the BSC for University Libraries (대학도서관의 BSC 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Yoon-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.241-262
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    • 2006
  • The University libraries need to develop the balanced scorecard concerning general management in order to measure the total performance of the organization that measure not only quantity measurement based on resources and quality measurement based on information services but also effectiveness of resource utilization, efficiency ability providing the services and potential capability of the members adopting the diverse changes flexibility as organic organization under the rapidly changing circumstances nowadays. This study developed the BSC model into the four perspectives such as customer, resource, internal process, learning and growing modifying BSC model developed by Kaplan and Norton to fit university libraries as nonprofit organization and developed the strategic map and performance measurement indicators on the strategy of each perspective. Ultimately, this study tried to provide an integrated strategic management indicators providing comprehensive picture of university libraries from strategic plan to performance applying the BSC linking strategic plan.

A Trend Study on the Digital Collection Development Policy through Case Comparison (국내외 사례비교를 통한 디지털장서 개발정책 동향 연구)

  • Lee, Seon-Hee;Yoo, Su-Hyeon
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.125-147
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    • 2008
  • Due to the rapid changes of information environment, the libraries are needed to consider not only analog resources but also digital resources for collection development policy to fit the digital age. However, the libraries have difficulties to build digital collection development policy for collecting and archiving the digital resources because different from the analog resources, characteristics of digital information resources are not contained in physical medium and not allowed ownership but remote access by licensing. Especially, national libraries that have the mission to collect, preserve and transmit knowledge and cultural heritage to the next generation face even more serious challenges. This study intends to figure out the core elements of digital collection development policy through comparison of domestic and overseas national library policies tried to overcome the difficulties.

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Optimizing Innovative Tools for Dissemination of Information in Nigerian Academic Libraries During Post-COVID Era

  • Halimah Odunayo AMUDA;Ayotola Olubunmi ONANUGA
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.19-31
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    • 2024
  • In order to support the mission of the institution in which they are attached, academic libraries provide services in both manual and digital but COVID -19 pandemic that spanned between March and September, 2020 has changed the scenario. With particular reference to Nigeria, about 249,606 cases were confirmed and in order to curb the scourge of this deadly disease, physical academic activities were prevented by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). With this development, innovative tools became indispensable tools for successful delivery of library services in Nigerian academic libraries. Whether or not these tools are still in use for reformation of library service during post- Covid era remains unclear, hence, need for this study. This study examined librarians' use of innovative tools for information dissemination in Nigerian academic libraries during the post-Covid era using a descriptive survey design. Data were obtained both in quantitative and qualitative formats from one hundred and forty-four librarians as respondents. A total enumeration sampling technique was adopted because the population was minimal. Findings of the study revealed that innovative tools such as videoconferencing, WhatsApp, teleconferencing, Facebook, LinkedIn, and web-based learning applications are still in use by librarians for the dissemination of information during the post-Covid era. These tools are useful and beneficial to librarians during the post-COVID era, as they facilitate easy participation and engagement of library users in various discussions. Inadequate funding and lack of advanced technology skills were also identified as major impediments to the successful use of innovative tools for information dissemination. As a result, it was suggested that academic libraries throughout Nigeria prioritize staff training on the necessary digital skills needed to cope in this advanced technology era.

A Study on University Library Development Plan: Focused on Rubric Evaluation (대학도서관 발전계획 분석 - 루브릭 평가를 중심으로 -)

  • Sun-Gu Jeon;Yong-Jae Lee
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.99-122
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    • 2024
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze domestic academic library development plans, check whether key components are reflected, and seek ways to improve the establishment of academic library development plans. To this end, a rubric evaluation technique derived from research related to evaluation of foreign universities and libraries was used. The libraries of the top 15 domestic universities were selected by referring to the QS World University Evaluation and THE World University Evaluation as the subjects of the study, and how much the core components of the development plan were reflected were evaluated. The results of the study are as follows. First, as a result of evaluating the university library development plan, most of the contents of 'purpose', 'goal', and 'action plan' were reflected, but vulnerabilities were found in 'mission' and 'vision'. Second, some private academic libraries were moving toward strategic planning at the level of advanced countries, including all of the core components. Third, although most academic libraries specified 'purpose', it showed limitations due to perfunctory description and connection. In the comprehensive evaluation, out of the highest score of 15, 12 were good and 3 were poor, indicating that the development plans of domestic academic libraries were generally at a 'good' level. As an improvement measure, it was suggested to form a task force for development plan establishment, to disclose and promote development plans, and to strengthen education on development plans for librarians.

Development of Underwater Warfare Models on the Naval Weapon Systems (해군무기체계 수중교전 모델 라이브러리 개발)

  • Han, Seungjin;Lee, Minkyu
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2013
  • ADD (Agency for Defense Development) has developed the naval warfare simulation environment (QUEST), this paper describes the model library of naval weapon systems for the application of underwater warfare simulation included in the QUEST. Models are basically developed in order to measure the effectiveness and tactical development of underwater engagement between ships and weapons. Analyzing the mission space of underwater engagement and the functionality of the legacy models, we define standards of the model structure and developed the model components. Each components are the well-defined environment, system, subsystem, algorithm models, and the interfaces are defined between them. Users can construct a model in an efficient way to various warfare scenarios using the re-usable model components and co-work with the common model library.

A Case Study on the Urban Documentation : Centers on the modern missionary of Yangrim-dong area in Nam-gu, Gwangju (도시기록화 사례연구 : 광주광역시 남구 양림동의 근현대 선교사를 중심으로)

  • Yeo, Jin-Won;Chang, Woo-Kwon
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.387-416
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    • 2016
  • This research is a case study on the urban documentation focused on the modern missionary of Yangrim-dong area in Nam-gu, Gwangju. For this, the city of Theoretical Study on the documentation and records related to, Yangrim-dong analyze the collection, investigation of this. Urban archiving was done on Yangrim-dong area in Nam-gu, Gwangju, where the Western missionary activities were active. The "history of city" was combined with "mission" and the cultures related to Yangrim-dong, which was then used as a theme to suggest the archiving plan.

A study on the development of bibliography in the Sam-Kug period (삼국시대 서지학의 발전고)

  • 김중권
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.26
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    • pp.401-440
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    • 1997
  • The purpose of this paper is to study the historical background of the development of bibliography in the Sam-Kug Period. In the Sam-Kug Period, Bibliographic civilization was due to be invented the character. The invention of script was the revolution in communication and education. It is the acceptance of confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism to be influenced by the Bibliogaphy's development in this period. So it has produced a large number of student studying abroad and mission. And they were able to collect lots of books in China. It was various the way that they collected the materials. During one's stay in China as a student, they asked them give the books, or bought it at government expense. Their primary responsibility was to study and collect the classical canon, the Buddhist Sutras etc. Majority of the collected materials were classical canon and the Buddhist Sutras. And it was first copied by calligrapher and printed with the wood-block. Example, Dharani Sutra was found in the second story of Sokkatap pagoda of Pulguksa Temple in 1966. It was put inside the Pagoda when it was built in 751(in the 10th year of king Kyong-Duk). This is the worldwide cultural property of which we are proud. The collected books were annotated by learned priests and confucian scholars. An annotation of the sacred books were based on the Buddhist civilization, the art of printing and the development of bibliography. But we are unha n.0, ppy that it was reduced to ashes lots of the temples and the materials by the effect of war or fire.

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