In-Ja Ahn

A Study of the Curriculum Operating Model and Standard Courses for Library & Information Science in Korea

This study seeks to develop a curriculum operating model for Korean Library and Information Science, based on investigations into LIS curricula at home and abroad. Standard courses that can be applied to this model were also proposed. This study comprehensively analyzed the contents of domestic and foreign curricula and surveyed current librarians in all types of library fields. As a result, this study proposed required courses, core courses, and elective courses. Six required LIS courses are: Introduction to Library and Information Science, Information Organization, Information Services, Library and Information Center Management, Information Retrieval, and Field Work. Six core LIS courses are: Classification & Cataloging Practice, Subject Information Resources, Collection Development, Digital Library, Introduction to Bibliography, and Introduction to Archive Management. Twenty selective LIS courses include: the General Library and Information Science area (Cultural History of Information, Information Society and Library, Library and Copyright, Research Methods in Library and Information Science), the Information Organization area (Metadata Fundamentals, KORMARC Practice), the Information Services area (Information Literacy Instruction, Reading Guidance, Information User Study), the Library and Information Center Management area (Library Management, including management for different kinds of libraries, Library Information Cooperator, Library Marketing, Non-book Material and Multimedia Management (Contents Management), the Information Science area (Database Management, including Web DB Management, Indexing and Abstracting, Introduction to Information Science, Understanding Information Science, Automated System of Library, Library Information Network), and the Archival Science area (Preservation Management).

A Study on Establishing Creative Zones and Creative Zone Programming

This study proposes to analyze the concept and introduction of infinite creative space (makerspace) to redefine the roles of existing library spaces. This study also attempts to formulate a suitable program for public library makerspaces by analyzing case studies. Literature review and case study methods are used for deriving the makerspace concept, the evolution of makerspace, the implications posed by makerspace operation domestically and abroad, and the utilization of makerspace. Finally, we suggest story creation programs, topic-based programs reflecting the library characteristics, professional mentoring programs, expert consulting programs, various training programs, patent application support programs, incubator programs, and so on.

A Study on Librarian Service Providers’ Awareness and Perceptions of Library Services for the Disabled

The purpose of this study is to improve library promotional marketing for the disabled by identifying requirements of public library disability services. This study aimed to investigate librarian service providers’ awareness of library programs for the disabled in order to prepare a systematic plan for promoting such library services. Research methods used are a literature analysis and survey. First, the ratio of respondents with experience promoting activities and services for the disabled was less than 50%. Second, regarding methods for promoting library disability services, the respondents used library homepages, press releases, library user guides, library newsletters, and library pamphlets in that order. Third, when asked what kind of PR media the library disability service providers had experience with and how often they use it, library boards and banners were the most common response. Fourth, suggested improvements to the current design and content of PR materials included: clearer word choice (or greater understandability), more detailed descriptions, simpler layouts, and more interesting or eye-catching content in that order. Fifth, the library disability services which are in the most need of public relations were guide information for library disability services, Library and Information Service (DOI services and search services), using alternative materials and the library collection, and aiding the information search. Overall, when evaluating the promotion of disability services in Korea, the library’s public relations for disabled services needs to improve because currently neither librarians nor the disabled community they are targeting has frequent or quality experience with it.. Thus, the policy department for the library disability services must develop a variety of promotional strategies adjusted for each type of the disability and distribute PR materials to service providers individually, making sure to utilize effective PR methods.

A Study on Analyzing Demands for Professional Librarians in Domestic and Foreign Countries

This study aims to deane prototypes of professional librarians as well as their job requirements by analyzing international demands for librarianship. Demands analysis starts with examining librarian job posting websites in the US, UK and Canada, followed by inquiring incumbent librarians in Korea. As for the job requirements. the study parallels definitions by IFLA and ALA with job announcements by hiring institutions. As a result, we identified 21 professional librarian prototypes by subject(7), task(12) and object(2), and defined the job requirements as 1) MLS or equivalent school knowledge with undergraduate degree of library science, and/or at least six years of relevant business experience, or 2) at least nine-rear experience as a second-level full-time librarian with two-rear experience and/or professional training in the job relevant field.

A Study on the Supporting Strategy of Cultural Programs in Korean Public Libraries

Supporting strategies of national level are required as the cultural programs in Korean public libraries are becoming one of key tasks which takes more than 30% of total library duties. This study proposed 6 categories of supporting strategies as national and local libraries based on analysis of 88 public libraries`s cultural programs and their requirements. The study`s research methods mainly include literature investigation, case study and expert panel group discussions. The 6 supporting categories that this study proposes are: (1) Advisory committee working, (2) Development and distribution of the cultural program models (3) Development of cultural program packages, (4) Development and execution of educational programs for cultural program librarians. (5) Financial support policies, (6) Human Resources and networks for local level programs.

A Study on New Courses Offered in Korean Library and Information Science

ABSTRACT This study analyzed the changes in Library and Information Scie nce (LIS) courses by investigating the LIS curriculum of Korea in the past 20 years (1991-2011). Resul ts showed that the total number of courses increased as a whole. As the Korean educational system moved fo rward to the faculty system (Hakbuje), the number of basic courses increased while the number of core courses decreased. But the opposite phenomenon appeared as universities returned to the department system (Hak gwaje). Also, we investigated the domain-specific distribution of each department by separating t he courses of 34 Korean LIS Departments into these seven domains: General Library and Information Science; Information Organization; Library and Information Center Management; Information Services; Inform ation Science; Bibliography; and Archival Science. The results showed that the number of courses reduced in most domains over the past 20 years, except for the Library Service and Information Science areas. T his study also explored the following phenomena: disappeared courses, changed course’s names, courses that integ rated into a single course, courses that separated into various other courses, and newly emerging course s with the developing age.키워드: 문헌정보학, 교과과정, 교과목, 신규과목, 교과목개설추이Library and Information Science, Curriculum, Courses, New Cours es, Course Offering Trends

A Comparative Study on Curriculum Contents and Teaching Methods Based on the Syllabi of Library and Information Science in Korea and Foreign Universities

The purpose of this study is to analyze curriculum contents, teaching methods and evaluation methods for the core courses in Library & Information Science. It focuses on syllabi both of Korean and foreign universities, and compares them to figure out their own characteristics and differences. The study aims to contribute to the advancements of domestic Library & Information Science in regards to their curriculum contents and methods. To this end, we collected and analyzed the syllabi of Information Organization, Information & Reference Services, Information Retrieval and Management of Libraries, which are used in the foreign LIS departments. As results, we found some differences between curriculum contents, teaching methods and evaluation methods used by Korean and foreign universities. In teaching methods, especially, the classes in Korean universities used the forms of lecture, presents, examination, while classes in foreign universities used more various methods, such as workshop, project, developing system, simulation, case study, interviews with expert.

How do they Make Libraries Green?: A Case Based Study on Building Green Libraries

Since the 1990s, discussions regarding green libraries started in the U.S.A, in the name of `library and the environment`, `Green librarians`, `constructing of environmental sources`, `noise and library`, `building libraries as an environmental alternative` and etc. Currently, green libraries certified by an evaluation system are more than 50. This study proposes a direction to build a green library. The study analyzes national and international green libraries certified by the evaluation system. The cases are analyzed based on the six evaluation factors in the LEED certification system; Sustainable Site, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process. Since the evaluation system focuses mainly on the architectural aspects, there was a need of expanding the concept of eco-friendly in this research. The newly expanded eco-friendly concept includes services, content, and supplies of libraries.

The Current State of and Needs for Subject Specialist Librarians in Korea

Recently in Korea, the need has increased for the systematization of the qualifications of subject specialist librarians who have both knowledge and work experience on specific subject. The purpose of this study is to analyze the domestic situation of subject special library services as well as the education backgrounds or work experience of current subject librarians in Korea. At the end, the study attempts to suggest an appropriate framework for the qualification system establishment and operation in Korea based on the supply and demand analysis of domestic subject specialist librarians.

A study of the differences between students’ and librarians’ expectation of the Korean library and information science job market

By studying the expectations of both Library and Information Science (LIS) students and practitioner librarians, this research hopes to discover ways to increase employment rates in the LIS job market and better prepare students for employment. This research was conducted as a survey comparing the views of both students and librarians on desired employment and employment readiness, job market, and employment prospects. First, both students and short-contract, temporarily-employed librarians have a strong desire for permanent employment in libraries. Second, both librarians and students highly desired a mentoring program with practitioner librarians, as well as short-term internships (2–3months, 6–9 credits), LIS fieldwork (3–4 weeks, 2–3 credits), and long-term internships (6 months, 15 credits or less). Third, both temporarily-employed librarians and students spent most of their job preparation effort on acquiring certification in order to eventually obtain their desired employment. Fourth, their desired working locations were mostly within the city of Seoul. Fifth, there were differences in perspectives on the LIS job market and job growth. The librarian samples were generally positive about the job market, but very negative about growth, while the student samples were generally negative about the current market, but very positive about future prospects.