• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.223-240
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• 2012

This study aimed to enhance our understanding of the public relations of public libraries through newspaper article analysis. Thus, this study built a theoretical background on the public relations of public libraries through newspaper articles. It examined newspaper articles on Eunpyeong Public Library in 2010 according to newspaper classification, article type, and article content among others. Accordingly, this exploratory case study, which used the methods of content analysis, interview, and site visit, analyzed them, with emphasis on such factors as the subjects, objects, direction, contents, and methods that influenced the public relations of public libraries.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.5-15
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• 2010

In order to reconstruct the concept on the public relations of public libraries, this study builds a theoretical background on the public relations of public libraries and tries to systemize the public relations of public libraries utilizing the Linkage System by Grunig & Hunt. Emphasizing the importance of the communication between the organization and its environment, Grunig & Hunt theoretically systemized the Linkage System of the organization. Adopting the Linkage System, this study tries to conceptualize the subjects, objects, directions, contents, and methods on the public relations of public libraries.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.19
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• pp.1-34
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• 1992

The purpose of the present study is to analyze leadership of the public library organization in Korea using Fiedler's Contingency Theory. The study is only to analyze leader-member relations, task structure, position power of the public library organization in Korea by questionnaire method. After follow-up mailing, of the 143 responses received from librarians in 16 public libraries of Pusan and Kyung Sang Nam Do, 111 responses are analyzed. The results are summarized as follows: 1. Leader-member relations of public library organization in Korea are good. 2. The task of public library organization in Korea is unstructured. 3. The position power of public library organization in Korea is strong. In the light of this situation, relationship-oriented leaders will be more effective than task-oriented leaders in the Korean public library organization.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.179-207
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• 2011

This study was conducted by surveying users' perception about the public libraries' current public relations, which can contribute to developing the most appropriate public relations strategies for persons with disabilities(PWDs). This study concluded, first, PWDs' experience with the PR of the library services was a very low 32.4%. Intellectual disabilities, especially, were reported to have no experience in public relations. Second, the library public relations media which PWDs utilized the most were the Internet, library bulletin boards, banners, ARS services, and podcasting, in that order. However, satisfaction with promotions appeared below average(3 points or less). On the other hand, interest in public relations media was very high. Third, it appeared that library users with disabilities most frequently use the websites of their school library, the National Library of Korea, and public libraries in that order. However, the usage rate of services and users' satisfaction with them were very low. Finally, a high demand for facilities with accessibility to PWD users emerged as a result of this study. Therefore, this study recommends greater accessibility, convenience, and ease of facility use for persons with disabilities.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.105-124
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• 2001

As designing webpage has become part of daily life, the public library tends to use the webpage for the information service and the public relations as well. In this context, this study explores the theoretical background on the webpage of public libraries； investigates and analyzes, based on previous studies, the webpage of public libraries in Seoul in terms of its informations structure and contents : and suggests some recommendations, through designing and controlling, for the effective use of the webpage of public libraries.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.49 no.1
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• pp.47-75
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• 2018

The objective of this study is to investigate the current usage and Satisfaction Levels of modern literature services provided by the National Library of Korea, and explore the strategies to promote the use of the modern literature service. The result show that the usage rate of users for the modern literature service is very low, and the Satisfaction Level of the experienced users are found to be normal. Therefore, in order to increase the utilization rate and the Satisfaction Level, first, it is required for active promotion of current modern literature services. Second, the public relations of exhibitions and viewing information are provided direct access to users of the modern literary materials, so various types of exhibitions and events are necessary. Third, although respondents said that library homepage, portal site, and SNS are effective public relations methods, in the case of less-educated and seniors, they prefer public relations through offline media. Therefore, deeper theoretical considerations are necessary in order to select affordable public relations media.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.469-488
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• 2017

This study aims to explore the significance of homework help service as a library program to support young people in the community and investigate the characteristics of homework help services in U.S. public libraries. It reviews the previous literature on the cases and trend of homework help services in U.S. public libraries. It also investigates the practice and characteristics of homework help services using an email survey targeting public libraries that offer the services. The results are analyzed in terms of the user, collection, space, public relations and human resources of homework help services. This study may contribute to eliciting the service plan on homework help service in its planning and implementation stage in public libraries.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.287-305
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• 2006

Many public libraries in Korea have a library service charter setting out the standard of service users can expect. It will help drive and sustain a process of continuous improvement in library service quality and help poster good relations with users, most of whom will appreciate library efforts to take account of their views. In this background. the purposes of the study are (1) to study a theoretical review of the library service charter, (2) to explore an analytical evaluation of charter's contents. through a library service charter of 'B' public library in located Gyeonggido. Analytical results generally. 'B' Public library's charter fulfills the charter's principles and criteria, but service practice standards are insufficient for appropriateness and realization.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.67-91
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• 2021

The purposes of this study is to identify the perception of students' use of university libraries' public relations activities using Instagram and propose ways to improve the operation of university libraries' Instagram. To this end, the status of Instagram operations of domestic and foreign university libraries was investigated, and a survey was conducted on 292 students who used the library Instagram of their universities. Based on the research results, first, it is necessary to promote the use of libraries by using 'Library Events' information closely related to the use of Instagram by students, but planning ways to participate that can lead to practical use of libraries. Second, it is necessary to promote the role of librarians through Instagram and utilize daily communication information in order to positively affect library image recognition. Third, it is necessary to guide users on how to inquire on library Instagram and actively respond to communication with users through periodic post uploads and monitoring.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.41 no.2
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• pp.5-25
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• 2010

This study attempts to compare Jeonju Municipal Library(JML) and RCPL(Richland County Public Library). It was expected that the comparison would give public librarians some suggestions as to their libraries' strengths and weaknesses. JML has shown some weaknesses compared to RCPL, specially, in the quality and quantity sections of resources, budgets, areas of library, public relations, circulations, reading club enrollment are strengths of RCPL, compared to JML. However, JML has the strength in the participation of a lot of volunteers and visitors to the library. JML should extend and publicize the high service quality as the citizens' library.