Sang-Ki Choi

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 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 Study on the Development of Standard Indicators for College & University Libraries' Evaluation

ABSTRACT This study aims to develop standard indicators and methodology for college & university libraries’evaluation based on the agreement among various stake-holders, then suggests a n ew evaluation system. For the goal, we identify purposes and required conditions, then develop indicators for the evaluation through open-ended interviews, a questionnaire survey, and focus group for reaching an agreement on the included indicators among the stake-holders, finally we construct the overall evaluation structure and weigh ting system. The overall structure is developed based on process-centered approach, then both the internal and functional viewpoint and external and service-oriented viewpoint are considered. The weighting system is based on the balance among the process categories, such as resources, process, and output elements. Additionally, we suggest methodol ogy for the evaluation and annual improvement process for ongoing improvement of the evaluation system. We expect tha t the results from this study will contribute not only to the evaluation activities but also to active discussion s on library performance and its predictor factors.키워드: 대학도서관평가, 과정 중심적 접근 , 성과, 평가과정, 평가도구개선Evaluation in College & University Libraries, Process-Centered Approach, Performance, Evaluation Process, Evaluation Tool Improvement

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.

A Study on the Expansion of the Outreach Service at Public Libraries

The purpose of this study was to propose the expansion plan of outreach services at public libraries. This study explored the nature of outreach services of public libraries. It also compared the types and cases of services conducted by public libraries in Korea and the U.S.A., respectively, through literature research and library websites. The following were proposed: (1) diversity of outreach service; (2) quality improvement of outreach service; (3) consolidation of online outreach service; and (4) human and financial resources, and community partnership.

A Study on Developing Library and Information Science Core Course Syllabi / Le développement de programmes de cours de base en sciences de l'information et bibliothéconomie

This research aims at developing course content for the core curriculum in library and information science departments based on current curricula and data from a job analysis. Sample syllabi were developed for six core courses after reviewing syllabi from different departments in South Korea and abroad. The content was then rated by current field librarians for relevancy. The six courses developed were Introduction to Library and Information Science, Information Organization, Information Services, Library and Information Centre Management, Information Retrieval, and Library Field Studies. Cette recherche a pour objet le développement de contenus de cours pour les programmes de base des départements de bibliothéconomie et de sciences de l’information, à partir de données provenant de curricula et d’analyses de l’emploi. Des échantillons de plans de cours ont été développés pour six cours de base en nous appuyant sur l’examen des programmes d’études de différents départements en Corée du Sud et à l’étranger. Les contenus ont ensuite été évalués pour leur pertinence par des bibliothécaires de terrain en exercice. Les six cours développés étaient : Introduction à la bibliothéconomie et aux sciences de l’information, Organisation de l’information, Services d’information, Gestion d’une bibliothèque et d’un centre d’information, Recherche d’information, et Études de terrain en bibliothéconomie.

A Study on Developing the Curriculum for Introduction to Library and Information Science Courses

The purpose of this study is to develop standard curriculum content for the Introduction to Library and Information Science course. We intended to suggest both a syllabus and a textbook for this course. To this end, we collected and analyzed syllabi and textbooks that are used in LIS departments domestically and abroad. As a result, the major course content we found necessary to include in Introduction to Library and Information Science were as follows: 1. knowledge and information society, 2. information and sources of information, 3. the LIS academic system, 4. information professionals, 5. library history, 6. library and information center organization and management, 7. library types and their functions, 8. collection development, 9. information resources organization, 10. information services, 11. digital libraries, 12. information retrieval and databases 13. library cooperation, 14. library policy and information ethics, etc. The table of contents of a final textbook has been proposed including these elements.

A Study on Developing the Courses and Librarians` Role for Educating Future Librarians

This study seeks to propose and develop library science courses required in the digital age by investigating overseas LIS courses and surveying field librarians. Such courses must help the future librarian develop familiarity and skill with emerging technologies. As a result, required courses in the digital era were found to be: `Design and Management of Databases`, `Library Planning, Marketing, and Assessment`, `Understanding Information Technology for Managing Digital Collections`, and `Information and Communication in a Digital Age` in that order, and should therefore be offered as core courses. In addition, `Service for Information Disadvantaged Users` and `Organization and Utilization of Web resources` were derived. The study also recommends different required courses based on different librarian types and duties.