Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
- P-ISSN : 2466-2542
- Publisher : Korean Library And Information Science Society
14papers in this issue.
This study aims to identify factors that hinder the utilization of discarded books in public libraries, seek solutions, and suggest methods to effectively utilize discarded books. A literature review, field case study, and interview method were used. 19 public libraries in 7 metropolitan cities and provinces across the country were examined, and 22 librarians were interviewed. The librarian’s awareness of the utilization of discarded books and their understanding of the relationship between free distribution of discarded books and the Public Official Election Act were investigated. As a result of investigating the factors hindering the use of discarded books, the Public Official Election Act was found to be the biggest factor. Accordingly, this study suggests an efficient method of enacting local government ordinance and national laws to enable free distribution of discarded books. Different utilization methods are proposed depending on the cause of discarding books.
This study analyzed cases of reclusive loner services to develop public library services for social reintegration of reclusive loner. As a result, public libraries need to play a multi-layered role through service innovation such as providing customized information and counseling services to close the information gap for reclusive loner, providing social connection opportunities through online reading meetings and non-face-to-face programs, creating public libraries as psychological stability spaces, providing customized services to ensure anonymity, expanding vocational education and learning programs to support reclusive loner self-reliance, revising the Library Act for service sustainability, preparing ordinances to support local governments, and establishing a comprehensive support system through cooperation between multiple ministries.
This study investigates the experiences and concerns of public librarians responsible for statistical data management and explores strategies to address related challenges. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten librarians handling statistical tasks at public libraries in Metropolitan City A and Province B in the Yeongnam region. Findings revealed that librarians had established a systematic workflow involving data collection, internal verification, data entry, and external verification. Effective communication between the overall statistics coordinator and department-specific data collectors ensured efficient task distribution and discussions on data collection standards. Recognizing the importance of public library statistics in performance evaluation and policy development, they employed strategies such as utilizing backup data, conducting internal consultations, and addressing external inquiries to maintain data accuracy and consistency. Despite these efforts, issues such as varying interpretations of survey items, unstable data management systems, and data entry errors were reported. This study’s findings are expected to improve the understanding of public library statistical tasks and contribute to enhancing survey methods and workflow processes.
The purpose of this study is to develop a tool for measuring the value of university library services to demonstrate the efficiency and economic viability of university library operations. To achieve this, a tool was designed to assess the economic value of university library services by measuring users’ Willingness to Pay (WTP) for various service items. The valuation method employed the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), which is widely used for evaluating non-market goods, and both online and offline surveys were conducted. Among the 537 respondents, valid data from 348 participants were utilized to analyze WTP and apply it to develop an economic evaluation tool. The value measurement tool developed in this study is designed to present investment outcomes clearly in numerical terms through the calculation of Return on Investment (ROI). To validate the tool’s effectiveness, it was applied to a university selected as the top-ranked institution in Group A of the 2023 university library evaluation. The results showed an ROI of 42.26% for University A and 65.03% for College A. This study is significant in that it establishes a foundation for enhancing the efficiency of university library operations and securing budgets.
The high school credit system is one in which students select and complete subjects to obtain credits. Its purpose is to give learners a sense of community based on self-direction, convergent thinking, problem-solving ability, empathy, and consideration. The school library is an essential institution supporting thehigh school credit system in that it enables students to learn self-directed through various information materials and services. This study aims to understand the moderating effect of school libraries on students’ high school credit system performance. To this end, factor analysis and frequency analysis were conducted on data collected through surveys, and hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to analyze the moderating effect. As a result, the provision of services by the library controlled the effect of community connection of the high school credit system class on class assistance, and there was a change in the effect of easing competition in the high school credit system on motivation. This study is meaningful in that it identified the influence of school libraries on the high school credit system and suggested how school libraries can contribute to achieving the purpose of the high school credit system.
In 2019, Japan enacted the Reading Barrier-Free Law, also known as the Act on the Promotion of a Reading Environment for the Visually Impaired, as a stand-alone law to ensure that everyone can enjoy reading without discrimination. This study analyzes the process and content of Japan’s reading barrier-free law and examines the independent legislation process and policy implementation in Japan to determine its impact and effectiveness. In particular, it examines how public libraries in Japan, which play a central role in reading welfare, are developing and mplementing related policies and draws implications that can be applied to Korea. Although Japan’s Barrier-Free Law has limitations in that it is limited to people with disabilities, and there is no compulsion to improve the environment, resulting in a low participation rate of local governments, it has been significant in it has spread awareness of the social role of the reading disadvantaged and the importance of reading welfare. Based on the results of this study, we discuss the necessity of enacting a separate law targeting various reading marginalized groups in Korea in the future.
This study aims to develop a mid-to-long-term strategic plan for public libraries in local governments by analyzing perceptions of local residents and librarians. The findings emphasize the need to expand library services in underserved areas to improve accessibility and ensure regional equity. Enhancing operational efficiency requires systematic improvements, the expansion of professional staffing, and the establishment of a central hub library. Key priorities include acquiring new books and electronic resources, selecting specialized themes based on user needs, and strengthening promotional efforts. Furthermore, to reinforce the library’s social role, it is essential to provide tailored information services across all life stages and expand its function as a hub for learning, culture, and information.
The purpose of this study is to identify the difficulties experienced by youth incarcerated in correctional facilities and to develop a reading program that can be utilized for education and counseling. The research contents and methods are as follows: First, a literature review was conducted to examine the characteristics of correctional facilities and juvenile delinquents, and research trends and cases of reading programs operated in domestic and foreign juvenile correctional facilities. Second, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 youth in correctional facilities and an online survey was conducted with 59 staff members in charge to survey the needs for reading programs. Third, a reading program for youth in correctional facilities was developed based on previous research and the needs survey. The results of the research showed that reading programs for youth in correctional facilities were developed in three areas: 16 sessions of ‘bibliotherapy program’, 12 sessions of ‘career reading program’, and 12 sessions of ‘literacy enhancement program’.
In the complex digital information environment, higher education learners require diverse literacies beyond traditional information literacy to solve various problems and continue their growth in both academic activities and personal and social life. This study defines these competencies as “metaliteracy” and proposes a framework that includes its conceptual definition and key competencies. To achieve this, the study reviewed literature on metaliteracy and related literacies and analyzed and synthesized relevant competency elements to derive a preliminary metaliteracy framework. To validate the framework, a two-round Delphi study was conducted with ten experts in the fields of library and information science and education. As a result, seven core competencies of metaliteracy for higher education learners were identified: self-directed inquiry, strategic approach, critical evaluation, ethical use, creative production, collaborative engagement, and systematic information management. A total of 112 performance criteria were proposed to specify the characteristics of each core competency, and these criteria were categorized into four competency domains: metacognition, knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Applying the findings of this study to conduct a practical assessment of higher education learners would allow for the validation of the proposed framework while simultaneously establishing competency benchmarks that learners should achieve at different levels. Furthermore, based on this framework, it would be possible to develop and implement educational programs aimed at enhancing metaliteracy competencies and to establish a feedback system for evaluating their effectiveness.
This study conducted a survey on trend information services targeting a group of users of ScienceON’s “Weekly S&T News” to find out the factors influencing information behavior and satisfaction of science and technology trend information service users. The science and technology trend information service is a meaningful service because it supports not only researchers participating in R&D tasks but also the public interested in general science and technology to acquire and utilize the latest science and technology information. Data were collected from a total of 201 survey results, and through this, factors affecting service satisfaction were investigated by analyzing the importance according to the quality dimension along with the user information behavior survey. As a result of the survey, users actively use science and technology trend information services in learning, research, task performance, and fishing, and value the accuracy, up-to-date, usability, and support of the content provided. In addition, significant differences were shown in usage patterns and satisfaction according to demographic characteristics. By combining these implications, this study proposed a service improvement plan that reflects priorities affecting UI and user education, reliability of provided information, and satisfaction to improve science and technology trend information services in the future. In the end, this will contribute to increasing the accessibility and utilization of science and technology trend information services such as “Weekly S&T News”.
This study analyzed the characteristics of KCR5 draft, the application of data record by entities, the differences from KCR4, and the relationship with related cataloging rules. The main characteristics and future tasks of KCR5 are as follows. First, it is significant that KCR5 was revised in the same direction as the flow of international cataloging rules changed from ISBD and AACR2 to the FR concept model and RDA. Second, authority control was clarified in the rules, and authorized access points were created for all works. Third, KCR5 records various bibliographic relationships between entities in a structured manner, so the link function of the catalog is very effective. Fourth, since the KORMARC format must still be used for encoding, a review of this is necessary. Fifth, additional work is needed on reserved entities such as concept, object, event, and place, and it is also necessary to respond to RDA 2020. Sixth, in order to actually apply KCR5, it is urgent to develop a new cataloging system to execute it.
This paper is a follow-up study to compensate for the limitations of the previous research on the application of the duplicate verification algorithm. MARC data was provided directly from M Library in Busan, and the duplicate verification algorithm of KERIS was implemented and applied in Python. We extracted pairs of records with matching book numbers and divided them into ‘same group’ and ‘mismatch group’ based on matching location symbols and volumes, and compared the results of the algorithm. As a result of applying the algorithm, 98.10% of the ‘same group’ and only 0.43% of the ‘mismatch group’ were determined to be the same material. By analyzing the duplicate record pairs that were determined to be mismatched as a result of the algorithm, we proposed three ways to improve the algorithm as follows. First, remove ISBNs that contain the phrase SET. Second, consider forward or backward matches as matches in the publisher category. Third, forward or backward matches for author entries were considered matches. As a result of the algorithmic improvements, the identical judgment increased to 98.29% in the same group, and the mismatch judgment increased from 93.40% to 93.63% with no change in the identical judgment in the mismatch group. This shows that the improvements can increase algorithm performance while suppressing the error of labeling different materials as duplicates.
This study aims to propose considerations for the conversion from KORMARC to BIBFRAME based on the conversion from MARC21 to BIBFRAME. The literature review and analysis of the MARC21 to BIBFRAME mapping table from multiple layers by field and subfield of MARC were conducted. The characteristics of the MARC21 to BIBFRAME conversion included not generating redundant data, the significant presence of unconverted elements, and the use of a vocabulary encoding scheme. Based on these analyses, three considerations were proposed for the development of a mapping table for the KORMARC to BIBFRAME conversion in Korea. First, the development of a vocabulary encoding scheme for KORMARC, second, the conversion of field and subfield unique to KORMARC, and third, those that need modification for KORMARC among unconverted elements from MARC21. Through this, the study might contribute to the development of a mapping table and converter for KORMARC.
Cultural heritage institutions have attempted to provide integrated information services through linking holding resources for a long time. However, the traditional approach which focuses on the physical integration of space and resources has shown limitations in effectively linking cultural heritage resources. This research analyzed the metadata standards used by cultural heritage institutions to define master data elements and proposed a master data structure by applying the Library Reference Model (LRM). In this structure, master data elements form facets as key bibliographic components. By applying the entity-relationship model of LRM to the extracted facets, the bibliographic aspects of interrelated cultural heritage resources can be semantically linked at the metadata level. This structure can create an environment that effectively links interrelated cultural heritage resources and is expected to support the provision of more integrated information services.