Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine how digital transformation elements are reflected in the process of establishing domestic university library development plans and to seek ways to establish systematic development plans in response to social changes. To this end, the top 15 university libraries in Korea were selected as research subjects concerning the 2024 World University Evaluation, and the contents of the core components of university library development plans were analyzed to evaluate whether digital transformation elements were reflected. Afterwards, problems were identified and improvement measures were sought through interviews with the staff who are in charge of university library development plan. The results of the study are as follows. First, although some digital transformation elements were reflected in university library development plans, it was found that continuous and specific strategies were insufficient in the core components. Second, the implementation plan stage included specific strategies such as creating a smart learning environment or introducing a research data management system, confirming efforts to apply digital transformation elements. Third, systematic support including budget and manpower was required to reflect digital transformation elements in university library development plans. As improvement measures, the following were suggested: ‘establishment of a long-term and consistent development plan strategy’, ‘revision of development plan indicators and evaluation criteria’, ‘continuous communication with policy decision makers’, and ‘training of professional manpower and introduction of systematic education’.