Hyun-Jin Hong

A Study on Modeling a Unified Policy Information Service System in Korea

Despite huge significance of public policy information to a country and its people, it seems that Korean government lacks a nationwide service that specializes in managing those information. Nowadays the organization of the central government is very complicated and the amount of information and data they are producing is massively growing. Naturally, without any advanced knowledge, it is not easy to find the information you want from the government information service. Besides, government publications are scattered and not under control of unified collection. This study suggests an efficient policy information service model that can i) provide stepping stones for a competent knowledge-based government by providing necessary information for policy-making process in government ministries and public organizations, ii) build national policy information infrastructure by incorporating policy-related information dispersed over different ministries, and iii) identify new approaches to improve policy information services.

A Study on the Optimal Establishment of the National Scientific and Technical Information Center

The purpose of this research is to suggest a theoretical base and guideline for the national scientific and technical information center which is assigned to take charge of the management and building knowledge and information infrastructure of the national scientific technology. And the objective of this study is to contribute to strengthen the need of the building of the national scientific and technical information center and provide operation programs and vision toward information center which will be established later. This study suggests a plan and strategy which make it possible to conduct functions as the national repository, clearinghouse, and portal gateway of the electronic resource and propose space program for the optimal building construction. Therefore, the contents of this study cover the building of the national scientific and technical information center as well as the basic plan of scale and space program, validity analysis of site location and environment.

Measuring the Coverage of Book Collection in the National Library of Korea

ABSTRACT The purpose of the national library is to collect all publicati ons as part of the national heritage and preserve them. This study is undertaken to determi ne the coverage of the book collection of the National Library of Korea. Bibliographies for the year 2007 and 2008 publications are obtained from the Kyobo Book Centre and sample d 10 % systematically to be used as checklists. Coverage was determined by searching the citations against the OPAC of the National Library of Korea. Results indicate 92.25% of coverage for the books published in 2008, 78.10% coverage for the books published in 2007, and the cumulative coverage is 85.16%. The analysis shows time lag and subject fie lds with low coverage. Results are compared with previous studies. Reasons for the unpossessed books, such as delay of deposit and publisher characteristics, are identified. Recommen dations for the coverage improvements and future research are suggested. 키워드: 포괄성, 국가장서, 국립중앙도서관, 서지대조법, 도서 coverage, national collection, National Library of Korea, bibli ography checking method, books

An Evaluation of importance of Spatial Factors in Children`s Libraries

The purposes of this study are to develop spatial factors for children`s libraries and fulfill the evaluation of importance of expert and user groups for it. So, this study developed spatial evaluation factors by analyzing materials of domestic/international groups and associations and precedent studies, drawing spatial factors and organizing them. Next, for the spatial factors developed to 12 evaluation areas and 127 detailed indexes, an importance was evaluated for 4 expert groups; children`s librarians, people majoring in early childhood education, elementary school`s librarians, people in charge of architecture, etc. and 3 groups; infants, elementary school`s lower grades, elementary school`s high grades, etc. The evaluation results are as follows. First, the expert groups approved an importance of indexes by evaluating all of the 12 evaluation areas and 120 indexes of 127 detailed indexes as more than 3.0. Second, the user groups also approved an importance of indexes by evaluating all of 12 evaluation areas and 125 detailed indexes of 127 detailed indexes as more than 3.0. Third, as the result of evaluating an importance between expert groups and user groups, there was a difference between two groups in 2 areas among the 12 evaluation areas.이 연구의 목적은 어린이도서관의 공간요소를 개발하고 이에 대해 전문가집단 및 이용자집단의 중요도 평가를 실시하는 것이다. 이를 위해 이 연구는 먼저 국내외 관련단체 및 협회 자료와 선행연구를 분석하여 공간요소를 도출하고 이를 구조화하여, 공간요소를 개발하였다. 다음으로 12개의 평가영역과 127개의 세부지표로 구조화된 공간요소에 대해 어린이도서관 사서, 유아교육학 전공자, 초등학교 사서교사, 건축학 전공자 등 네 집단의 전문가와 영유아, 초등학교 저학년, 초등학교 고학년 등 세 집단의 이용자를 대상으로 중요도를 평가하였다. 평가결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 전문가집단은 12개의 평가영역 모두와 세부지표 127개 중 120개를 3.0 이상으로 평가하여 지표로서의 중요성을 입증하였다. 둘째, 이용자집단 역시 12개의 평가영역 모두와 127개 세부지표 중 2개를 제외한 125개를 3.0 이상으로 평가하여 지표로서의 중요성을 증명하였다. 셋째, 전문가집단과 이용자집단 간의 중요도 평가결과, 12개 평가영역 중 2개 영역에서 집단 간의 차이가 있었다.

Survey on the User`s Recognition about Spatial Characteristics and User Behaviors in the Children`s Library

The purpose of this study is to clarify the spatial characteristics of the children`s library and user`s behavioral characteristics and to empirically analyze the difference in preference of the spatial characteristics based on the using behaviors. For doing this, this study selected 16 children`s libraries in the country as a sampling institute and collected and analyzed 661 questionnaires targeting infants, and the lower and upper graders. The results of analysis are as follows. First, while there was a difference in the relation between the spatial characteristics and the user`s characteristics according to ages and sexes, there was no difference in the developing stage. Second, there was a difference in the relation between the spatial characteristics and the using behaviors. Detailed results are as follows. While users who visit the library for reading prefer amenity and peacefulness, those who visit the library for other reasons prefer communication and territoriality. Children prefer diversity, peacefulness and communication when they visit in group rather than to visit individually. In terms of behavioral patterns, users who act quietly prefer diversity than those who act actively. Reading use frequency, as the number of times to visit increased, preference on esthetic sense, dynamics, flexibility, leisure, communication and territoriality increased, but preference on safety decreased. As the length of visit became longer, preference on diversity, self-esteem, peacefulness, dynamics and flexibility increased.

Spatial Conditions of a Children's Library Supporting Children's Development: With Priority Given to User Benefit Criteria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to select the evaluation criteria for the physical spaces of a childrens library in an effort to back up childrens development in a mor e positive and constructive manner, as the physical spaces of a childrens library are likely to af fect their development. Theories of childrens developmental characteristics were reviewed, and user benefit c riteria were analyzed, which were the basis of the spatial conditions to facilitate their develop ment in consideration of the developmental characteristics of different stages and domains. And then conceptual words that corresponded to the concept of benefit and commonly appeared in earlier studies of childrens libraries and childrens spaces were selected to embody the concept of benefit. 12 conceptual words were presented as corresponding words of benefit, out of which the majority were selected from among the previously selected words and some were added by this researcher. Several libraries were reviewed by the 12 standards, and a spatial criteria checklist for a childrens li brary that focused on benefits provided to growing children was provided.

Developing a Basic Framework for the Korean National Collection Policy

A more sophisticated library collection policy is required due to the changing information environment. Both traditional resources and diversified networked information resources are increasing continuously. The National Library of Korea should construct a systematic collection development policy in order to fulfill its mission. The purpose of this study is to develop a basic framework that is intended to improve the coverage of national collection. Examining previous studies and the national collection development policies of major advanced countries, a model consisting of four sub-models has been proposed. It includes hybrid collection, cooperative linking collection, collection evaluation, and a collection policy statement. Details of the sub-models and strategies are described.

Analysis of the Demand of Parents and Teachers for Children`s Library

The purpose of this study was to examine the demand of parents and teachers for a childrens library and analyze the need in consideration of their age and childrens library-using frequency. The subjects in this study were 1,500 parents and teachers in the region of Gwangju, on whom a survey was implemented to find out the necessity of a childrens library, what should be considered in terms of design and program development and what forms of materials should be provided. As a result of checking their needs for the functions of a library, the parents and teachers investigated attached importance to culture, welfare and hands-on culture/art programs as what a library should focus on. Second, as for design. they gave top priority to comfortableness(sanitary facilities, ventilation, humidity and temperature) and safety(sofas, cushions and carpets for children). Third, as to program preference. both of the parents and teachers considered activity, performance and educational programs necessary among multiple kinds of ongoing programs. Specifically, performance programs ranked first among the parents and third among the teachers. Activity programs ranked first among the teachers and third among the parents. Fourth, concerning the importance of materials possessed by a library, they placed the most emphasis on the kind of materials that could foster creativity and instill the right personality.

Demand Analysis to Develop Continuing Education Programs for Academic Librarians in Korea

대학도서관 사서들의 전문성 강회를 위한 계속교육 프로그램의 개발 방향을 제시하기 위하여. 대학도서관 사서들을 대상으로 한 국내외 계속교육 프로그램과 관련 선행연구를 고찰하고, 우리나라 대학도서관 사서의 계속교육 현황과 요구를 조사하였다. 전국 대학도서관 사서의 33.3%를 체계적으로 표집하여 설문조사를 수행하였으며, 계속교육 참여경험과 만족도, 계속교육 주제, 계속교육 운영방법, 계속교육 프로그램 평가방법, 계속교육 활성화 방안, 참여요인 등에 대한 현황을 파악하고자 하였다. 수요분석 결과 첫째, 대학도서관 사서의 전문성 강화를 위해 참석했던 계속교육 유형 및 교육의 만족도는 그다지 높지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 교육요구 주제조사에서 도서관 홍보, 정보자원 및 지식콘텐츠 관리, 도서관환경변화와 적응에 대해 높은 요구도를 보였다. 셋째. 선호하는 계속교육 유형은 전문주제별 교육과 업무기능별 교육이었고, 가장 선호하는 교육기간은 일주일로 나타났다. 넷째, 계속교육의 활성화를 위해서는 교육내용의 전문성 증대, 지원체계확립, 교육수준의 다양화 등으로 나타났다.

A Study on Introducing and Selecting Online Databases of International Non-Profit Organizations

The purpose of this study was to delve into the academic databases of overseas nonprofit organizations, to assess their qualify and to discuss whether or not it`s possible to introduce them in the nation and in which way that could be done. And it`s also attempted to provide information on the academic databases of nonprofit organizations in nonEnglish-speaking countries in a bid to prepare a wide variety of academic materials about broader fields that would be distinguished from those offered by existing academic databases, since it`s not currently possible to take advantage of academic materials possessed by such nations. The efforts by this study was expected to gather international information at a lower cost and in a more efficient way and eventually to contribute to improving the productivity of academic research.