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A Study on Raising the Efficiency of Cataloging Work by Using Web Manual (Web manual을 활용한 편목업무 효율화방안에 관한 연구)

  • Chung, Jae-Young;Park, Jin-Hee
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.109-130
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    • 2006
  • This study aims to find the way how to operate cataloging work effectively and share it between libraries through web based cataloging manual. There have been various trials in using web based tools in ether parts of library such as acquisition and reference service. However, in case of cataloging. the rules and policies of each library are not united. and any cooperation In sharing them between libraries is not done. Therefore. for Information sharing, practical cooperation and unification in cataloging work, each library needs to make web cataloging manuals and share them. That is, building the web based cataloging tools makes it easier to access the cataloging works and keep them updated. Additionally, it could improve the communication between the librarians who are in charge of cataloging and provide the chance for cooperation and information sharing between libraries. With these roles, web based cataloging manual could be the basic for standardization of cataloging.

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The Development of a Media Literacy Educational Model for Public Libraries in South Korea (공공도서관 기반 미디어 리터러시 교육 모형 개발)

  • Park, Juhyeon;Lee, Myounggyu;Kim, Ji-Hyun;Kang, Bong-Suk;Lee, Jisue;Sim, Hyojung;Hollister, Jonathan M.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.56 no.3
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    • pp.335-362
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to develop a media literacy education model that helps public librarians plan and operate media literacy education programs in South Korea. To develop the model, a mixed methods study consisting of a literature review, a survey of librarians, and interviews with professors, public librarians, and media literacy instructors was conducted, Additionally, an expert advisory committee was formed and consulted to obtain opinions on the developed model. As a result of survey and interviews, public libraries and librarians are perceived to have a responsibility to improve citizens' media literacy, and public libraries are recognized as the best educational institution to achieve that goal. By reflecting on the literature review and analysis of the research findings, the research team developed, and presents herein, a media literacy education model that includes educational objectives, core competencies, educational targets, media types, and roles and functions for each educational subject.

Public Libraries and the Sharing Economy: From Tangible Sharing to Intangible Access (공공도서관과 공유경제 - 유형의 공유로부터 무형의 접근으로 -)

  • Lee, Seungmin
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.56 no.1
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    • pp.151-173
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    • 2022
  • The concept of the sharing economy, which has shifted the economic paradigm from possession to access to resources, is consistent with the traditional and current roles of public libraries. Thus, this research empirically analyzed the influence relationships between public library use and the sharing economy. Results showed that participation in public library programs serves as a motivational factor for satisfaction with and trust in the sharing economy, while the use of public library facilities and equipment is correlated with attitudes toward and participation in the sharing economy. The use of library collections positively influences sharing intangible resources such as knowledge, information, and personal experience. By contrast, checking out library resources negatively influences the recognition of economic benefits from sharing, which is contrary to claims of library communities. Based on these results, public libraries should aim to have a complementary effect on the sharing economy founded not only on information networks but also human networks grounded in social relationships.

A Study on Legal Information Landmark, Court Library, Knowledge Information Sharing, Function and Role Expansion, Legal Information Hub (법률정보허브로서 법원도서관의 지식정보공유 기능과 역할 강화에 관한 연구)

  • Seungjin Kwak;Younghee Noh;Inho Chang;Bongsuk Kang;Jae Min Ko
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.55 no.2
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    • pp.83-107
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    • 2024
  • In this study, we aim to comprehensively examine how court libraries can enhance their function and role as a hub for judicial information sharing. To achieve this, the current status was holistically understood based on literature review, case studies, interviews with stakeholders, and surveys targeted at users. The study sought to explore and present ways in which court libraries can play a central role in the dissemination and sharing of legal knowledge. As a result of the research, we propose four roles of the judicial information sharing complex center as a court library, five functions of the judicial information sharing complex center, and nine strategies to enhance accessibility for the spread of legal culture. If court libraries function as next-generation shared complex centers with the goal of popularizing legal knowledge culture, it would be possible to expand access to legal knowledge for citizens interested in law and culture, professionals in legal and educational institutions, and residents living near the center.

Suggestions for Utilization of Supporters To Promote Public Libraries (공공도서관 홍보를 위한 서포터즈 활용에 대한 제언)

  • Lee, Seongsin;Beack, Sumin
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.103-122
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to suggest for utilization of supporters to promote public libraries. To achieve the study purpose, in-depth interview with nine public library supporters of two public libraries was conducted. The data were analyzed using a qualitative method. The order in which the data analyzed is as follows: segmenting, first coding, in-depth coding, and theme discovery. According to the study results, the followings were suggested for the operation of public library supporters: 1) needed to assign roles based on supporters' capabilities and personal characteristic, 2) needed proactive role by the librarian in charge, 3) needed proactive role by the public library, 4) needed adequate rewards, 5) needed prior education about the public library.

Investigation of Private University Library Directors' Managerial Roles and Their Views on University Library Management (사립대학교 도서관경영과 도서관장의 경영관 조사 분석)

  • Choi, Eun-Ju
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.5-25
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate private university libray directors' managerial roles and their views on university library management. Data were collected by sending questionnaires to 103 library directors of member libraries of Korean Private University Library Association. Overall managerial viewpoints of library directors were analyzed, and hypothesis were tested to prove the relationship between director's professionalism and their managerial style. The importance of university library directors' role and responsibility were emphasized, and the necessity of entrusting library directors with professional knowledge were suggested.

Bibliotherapy as an 'Therapuetic' Enforced Readers' Advisory and the Roles of a Librarian as a Therapist ('치료적' 독자상담으로서의 독서치료와 사서의 역할)

  • Lee, Kee-Myung;Lee, Jae-Whoan
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.42 no.4
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    • pp.159-179
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    • 2011
  • This article intends to locate the logical basis to apply bibliotherapy as a library service in Korean libraries. To the end, investigated and discussed are the historical relationship between bibliotherapy and RAS(readers' advisory service), and the theoretical base and practical experiences that enabled bibliotherapy to be practical in the U.S. library community. This article introduces a concept of 'therapeutic' RAS as a similar concept to 'developmental' bibliotherapy, and suggests the roles of a librarian as a therapist, based on the "Zones of Intervention" by Carol Kuhlthau.

A Study on Improvement Plan of Teacher Librarians' Placement by a Comparison between Teacher Librarian and Other Teachers Not-teaching the Subject Matter (사서교사와 타 비교과 교사의 배치 비교를 통한 사서교사 배치 개선방안 연구)

  • Kang, Bong-Suk
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.27-47
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to find a better way for placement of teacher librarians. So, the literature research is applied for the study. It is unreasonable to arrange one school librarian staff per 1,500 students, based on the criteria of the total number of personnel including that of teacher librarians and practice teachers and librarian, in accordance with the existing enforcement decree of Article 7. In fact, this clause, linked to other related regulations, makes it difficult to place teacher librarians. And the quota of teacher librarians is noticeably low as compared with that of other teachers who are not-teaching the subject matter. This operates disadvantageously to teacher librarians when it comes to assigning quota in secondary teacher selection test and the accumulation of this phenomenon gradually worsens the current situation. The roles of teacher librarians and librarians should be defined separately when amending the Enforcement Decree of School Libraries Promotion. And we should also take into consideration that the number of students per school is around 500. Therefore, Enforcement Decree of School Libraries Promotion Act should be revised toward placing teacher librarians depending on the size and number of schools. Predictability should be secured in teacher librarians selection test. In addition, flexibility should be granted to the training institute so that many people can prepare the teacher librarians qualification. Finally, it is necessary to increase the teacher librarian capacity for private schools. This study will be the basis of the theoretical foundation for stable teacher librarian placement.

Implementation of the Unborrowed Book Recommendation System for Public Libraries: Based on Daegu D Library (공공도서관 미대출 도서 추천시스템 구현 : 대구 D도서관을 중심으로)

  • Jin, Min-Ha;Jeong, Seung-Yeon;Cho, Eun-Ji;Lee, Myoung-Hun;Kim, Keun-Wook
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.175-186
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    • 2021
  • The roles and functions of domestic public libraries are diversifying, but various problems have emerged due to internally biased book lending. In addition, due to the 4th Industrial Revolution, public libraries have introduced a book recommendation system focusing on popular books, but the variety of books that users can access is limited. Therefore, in this study, the public library unborrowed book recommendation system was implemented limiting its spatial scope to Duryu Library in Daegu City to enhance the satisfaction of public library users, by using the loan records data (213,093 cases), user information (35,561 people), etc. and utilizing methods like cluster analysis, topic modeling, content-based filtering recommendation algorithm, and conducted a survey on actual users' satisfaction to present the possibility and implications of the unborrowed book recommendation system. As a result of the analysis, the majority of users responded with high satisfaction, and was able to find the satisfaction was relatively high in the class classified by specific gender, age, occupation, and usual reading. Through the results of this study, it is expected that some problems such as biased book lending and reduced operational efficiency of public libraries can be improved, and limitations of the study was also presented.

An Analysis of Information Literacy Education Based on the Operation of Korean Law Schools' Education Curriculum (우리나라 법학전문대학원 교육과정 실행에 나타난 법률 정보활용교육 실태 분석)

  • Kim, Sung-Eun;Jung, Jong-Kee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.103-122
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    • 2011
  • The main subjects of law school curriculum are composed of subjects based on related laws for law schools. The purpose of this study is to analyze the operation of the legal information subject in law schools and law libraries and to propose efficient operation methods on law information services which would be useful to law schools and law libraries. The results of this study are as follows: 1) 22 law schools have legal information research subjects as an essential or fundamental part of their curricula. Also, 2) in 14 law schools(63.6%) law librarians take part in the instruction of law information research subject, while in three law schools(13.6%) librarians do not participate, and in another three law schools(13.6%) outside experts teach them. Finally, 3) the graduate degrees or final majors of librarians participating in instruction are: Library & Information Science(33.3%), Administration(25%), and Law(25%). These results reflect the need for efforts to change instruction systems to team teaching with professors and law librarians, to give law libraries plenty of administrative support, and to enforce the related associations' roles with law libraries.