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Action Research on the Effect of Information Literacy Education on the Library Use of Elementary School Children (정보활용교육을 통한 교과연계 도서관활용수업 실행연구)

  • Woo, Yun-Hee;Kim, Jong-Sung;Lee, Yong-Gu
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.289-313
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to improve the information literacy of elementary school students. For the study, three 4th grade classes of an elementary school in Daegu were provided a two-hour instruction about basic training on how to utilize information and school library, after which one of the three classes received 2 hours long weekly information literacy instructions associated with social studies and science curriculum for 20 weeks. The study, implemented in two phases with mid-term assessment, involved three interview sessions with students, two interview sessions with homeroom teachers, a general descriptive survey, a performance assessment and a follow-up survey.

A Study on the Developing the Digital Library for Children and Youth (어린이.청소년 디지털도서관 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Kwak, Seung-Jin;Kang, Ji-Hei
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.45-59
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study is to show important considerations when we develop digital library though reviewing and analyzing the digital libraries for the children and youth. The research targets are ICDL and LG Scienceland which are functioning as the digital libraries. The research methods are literary reviews for theory background and analysis of distinctive features from two webpages. As a result of the research. some suggestions for the navigation. labeling. searching. design and interface, content and new technologies that can be employed are made.

Utilization of Log Data Reflecting User Information-Seeking Behavior in the Digital Library

  • Lee, Seonhee;Lee, Jee Yeon
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.73-88
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    • 2022
  • This exploratory study aims to understand the potential of log data analysis and expand its utilization in user research methods. Transaction log data are records of electronic interactions that have occurred between users and web services, reflecting information-seeking behavior in the context of digital libraries where users interact with the service system during the search for information. Two ways were used to analyze South Korea's National Digital Science Library (NDSL) log data for three days, including 150,000 data: a log pattern analysis, and log context analysis using statistics. First, a pattern-based analysis examined the general paths of usage by logged and unlogged users. The correlation between paths was analyzed through a χ2 analysis. The subsequent log context analysis assessed 30 identified users' data using basic statistics and visualized the individual user information-seeking behavior while accessing NDSL. The visualization shows included 30 diverse paths for 30 cases. Log analysis provided insight into general and individual user information-seeking behavior. The results of log analysis can enhance the understanding of user actions. Therefore, it can be utilized as the basic data to improve the design of services and systems in the digital library to meet users' needs.

A Case Study for Relevant Study and Lecture on 'Bibliotherapy' in the Field of Information and Library Science (문헌정보학 분야에서의 적실한 '독서치료' 연구와 강의를 위한 사례연구)

  • Song, Sung-Seob
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.121-141
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    • 2004
  • This study is a case study with four classes of sophomore majoring in library & information science in S woman's college, with a questionnaire, firstly to research the students' recognition of their experience on bibliotherapy and the time, their preference of the materials' genre for the bibliotherapy. usefulness of the bibliotherapy' subject, apply possibility into library work, and the field of science that must be supplemented for the bibliotherapy. Secondly. a direction of development is presented analyzing researched contents and lecture experiences, centering on the factors that should be complemented and prepared in studying or lecturing the course of bibliotherapy as a school subject in the field of library & information science hereafter.

A Study on Satisfaction of the Academic Library User Service (대학도서관의 이용자 만족도에 관한 연구)

  • You Yang-Keun
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.189-211
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study is identify users satisfaction for an academic library in order to investigate problems in academic library management and to create library development strategies. This study, also, includes relative functions between academic education and academic libraries. Research method for this study is occupied a survey for undergraduate students in K University Results of the survey can be regarded as users needs and can used for fundamental data and an assessment measure in order to develop an academic library operation plan.

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The Effects of Use Patterns and Service Quality on Performance and Use Satisfaction on Library Information System (도서관의 이용패턴과 서비스품질이 정보화성과지각 및 만족에 미치는 영향)

  • Jung, Hyung-Shik;Yeoum, Seoung-Yeoub
    • Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.217-244
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    • 2008
  • Consumers' overall satisfaction on a specific library use is inferred to be primarily accrued from their performance perception and use satisfaction on the library information service system as recent information technology is being rapidly improved and more libraries are being equipped with advanced information technologies. However, prior research has been conducted only on general library service quality and visitors' satisfaction, leaving the important aspects of visitors' library use and information performance perception. Thus, the objectives of this research are to examine the effect of library use patterns such as general visit for book reading and more professional information search, coupled with service quality, on the library users' performance perception on the information system that in turn, affects library use satisfaction on the same information system. More specifically, this study examines whether library visitors perceive differenltly the information system performance according to their library use patterns such that professional library users may have less positive on information system service due to their higher expectation or more positive perception on it due to variety of information uses and positive judgment on advanced information system. Next, three dimensions of service quality, consisting of interaction, outcome, and physical evidence quality in visitors' library use situations, are hypothesized to affect performance perception on library information system. Thirdly, the performance perception on library information system is hypothesized to influence the system use satisfaction while these two constructs are to affect visitors' overall satisfaction. we develop the following research model in accordance with the above theoretical reasoning. All variables used in this study(General Use Patterns, Professional Use Patterns, Interaction Quality, Outcome Quality, Physical Evidence Quality, Information Performance Perception, Information Use Satisfaction, Overall Satisfaction) were defined operationally based on the underlying prior studies. A survey was conducted with prepared questionnaires to about 400 visitors of a specific university library. Among them, 353 proper questionnaires were finally used for the analyses. Two-step approach was used to test the hypotheses. First, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to guarantee the validity and reliability of variables. The results showed that all variables had not only convergent and discriminant validity, but also reliability. Then, research model was examined with a structural equation using LISREL 8.30 version. The fitness of the research model was found to be within the acceptable level. The findings of this study are as follows. The professional library use pattern was found to affect the users' performance perception on the library information system while the general library use pattern was not. Second, three dimensions of service quality (interaction, outcome, physical evidence) were found to influence the information system performance respectively while none of them was not to information use satisfaction. Third, library users' performance perception on the information system operation was found to affect the information system use satisfaction, both of which also influence users' overall satisfaction of the library. The findings of this study suggest that contemporary libraries strengthen their advanced information system operation in a way of user orientation and more importantly maximize their visitors' utilization of information system, accompanying proper material and various program development. This study conceptualized the new constructs of library users' performance perception on the information system and information use satisfaction which could better explain library users' overall satisfaction. Thus, furture study related with library service could utilize the constructs of information system performance and satisfaction as well as the variety of library use patterns in the users' viewpoints.

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A Study on the Assessment Model of Intellectual Capital of the Public Library (공공도서관 지적자본 평가모형에 관한 연구)

  • Chang, Woo-Kwon;Park, Seong-Woo
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.371-397
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    • 2012
  • This research works out a design for the assessment model of intellectual capital of the public library based the intellectual capital and assessment index. The public library is created by the intellectual & social capital through knowledge & information service. This study presented core competencies and index and was examined on applicability the assessment model in the public libraries. The result of this research was looked forward to help to index of quantitative and qualitative assessment in values and competencies for libraries' environment.

The Analysis Research about Library Service for the Disabled in Korea (우리나라 도서관의 장애인서비스에 관한 분석 연구)

  • Jang, Bo-Seong;Suh, Man-Deok;Nam, Young-Joon
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.87-107
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    • 2012
  • This paper analyzes the quality of library services for disabled by studying the service of national public libraries and libraries for the disabled. The sample consists of 768 public libraries and 36 libraries for the disabled. The evaluation criteria is composed of six areas: general, amenities, substitute data, complementary device, source/information service, and culture program. The findings show various deviations depending on the library operator, contents and region. The research also shows that the service quality for the disabled is higher in libraries with specialized worker for this type of library services.

A Study on the Service Management of Libraries for Academic Courses in e-learning Environment (e-learning 환경에서 대학도서관 강의지원 서비스운영방안 연구)

  • Kim, So-Young;Cha, Mi-Kyeong
    • Journal of Information Management
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.137-160
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    • 2007
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the meaning and status of the current service of academic libraries in the aspect of its supporting roles for academic courses. The research methods include an examination of model cases from the U.S.A. and Hong Kong and also an electronic questionnaire survey of 32 academic libraries in Korea(67% response rate). With the result of the research analysis, this study aimed to provide optimal administrative plans in e-learning environment.

A study on the Children Library Movement of the Present (현단계 어린이도서관운동의 내용과 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Yeon-Ok
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.309-327
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    • 2005
  • This Study analyzes the present's children library movement. For this, this research deals with 'Library Movement of Miracle' by Citizen Action for Reading Culture. 'Mini-Library Making Movement in Bucheon' and 'Children Mini-Library Movement' by a variety of Nongovernmental organizations. The writer looks into contents, characteristics, meanings and limitations of these Movements. In conclusion, the writer suggests the direction of children library movement in the future.

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