Journal Of Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science, Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science

PDF Citaion 유사라 교수 퇴임 기념호 (약력 및 주요 연구논문, 퇴임축하글)

; Seung Hee Han pp.0-0 https://doi.org/10.14699/

PDF Citaion A Study on the Impact of Diversity Management on Organizational Performance in Public Libraries: the Mediating Effect of Individual Performance Evaluation

MI OK JEONG pp.1-27 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.001

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This study aims to empirically examine the impact of diversity management in public libraries on organizational performance(organizational commitment and organizational satisfaction) and the mediating effect of individual performance evaluation. To this end, a survey was conducted on 339 librarians working in public libraries in Seoul and Incheon, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling(SEM). The results indicated that all sub-dimensions of diversity management(institutional, cultural/perception, and strategic) had a significant positive(+) effect on individual performance evaluation, with the culture/perception factor exerting the greatest influence. Individual performance evaluation was identified as a key mediator that enhances organizational commitment and satisfaction. Furthermore, the direct effects of diversity management on organizational performance were significant only in some paths, confirming a partial mediation effect. This suggests that diversity management enhances the perception of fairness in performance evaluation, thereby improving organizational performance. Therefore, the study implies that establishing an integrated diversity management system linked to the evaluation framework is essential for generating performance in public libraries.

PDF Citaion A Study on Improving Accessibility to Korean Diaspora Literature

Jin Hee Park pp.29-51 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.029

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This study examines users’ search behaviors for Korean diaspora literary works and proposes strategies to improve access to these materials. The classification practices of the National Library of Korea were reviewed, the OPAC bibliographic structures of RISS and C University Library were compared, and a user survey was conducted at C University Library. The findings indicate the need for systematic relational bibliographic information between original works and their translations, along with enhanced linking functions through KORMARC related-record fields. National authority data should be used to ensure accurate author identification, and subject headings should incorporate not only existing bibliographic elements but also user-oriented topics that reflect actual search interests. Improving the visibility of link information, providing intuitive and visually oriented OPAC guidance, and strengthening online and offline book curation services are also essential for enhancing users’ search effectiveness.

PDF Citaion Comparison of Perceptions of School Library Roles between Teacher-Librarians and Classroom Teachers: Focusing on IB Programme Elementary Schools

Hyeju Han ; Seongsin Lee pp.53-72 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.053

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The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the perceptions of school library roles among school librarians and general classroom teachers in elementary schools implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. To achieve this objective, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 teachers—comprising five school librarians and ten general teachers—from ten IB World Schools located in the Daegu region of South Korea. The interview data were analyzed using qualitative research methods. The findings indicate notable differences in perceptions related to understanding of the IB programme, recognition of roles and working conditions, patterns of change in school libraries, library space, institutional conditions, and collaboration, including collaborative teaching practices.

PDF Citaion An Analysis of Competency Development Needs for Library & Information Science Departments Reading Subject Professors

Seong Kwan Lim pp.73-92 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.073

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The quality of higher education is closely linked to the educational competence of instructors, making the development of teaching skills a top priority for enhancing educational quality. This study aimed to analyze the competency requirements of Reading Subject Professors in Library & Information Science Departments. To achieve this, a survey was conducted with ten Reading Subject Professors, assessing both their instructional competencies and reading-specialist competencies in terms of perceived importance and current practice levels. The collected data were analyzed exploratorily, focusing on the mean scores and the gaps between importance and current performance to identify core competency areas that require priority improvement. The results showed that, among instructional competencies, selecting teaching strategies aligned with learning objectives and content exhibited the largest gap, while among reading-specialist competencies, participation in program evaluation and supervision showed the greatest discrepancy. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made to strengthen the competencies of instructors teaching reading courses, focusing on teaching competencies, reading professional competencies, and pre-service teacher education programs.

PDF Citaion A Study on Improving the Registration System for Public Municipal Libraries: Focusing on the Case of Seoul Autinomus District

Ye-eun Hong ; Youseung Kim pp.93-116 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.093

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the operation status of public libraries in autonomous districts of Seoul after the implementation of the registration system, derive problems, and propose improvement measures. The registration status of public libraries in 25 autonomous districts in Seoul was quantitatively analyzed using the national library statistics system and information disclosure request data, and it was confirmed that public libraries decreased by 11.6% from 181 to 160 in 13 autonomous districts out of 25 autonomous districts in Seoul after the registration system was implemented. The main reason for the non-registration was a shortage of librarians. In addition, an interview study was conducted with seven practitioners of libraries that have been converted to unregistered libraries and small public libraries to summarize their perceptions, problems, and improvements on the registration system. In conclusion, four improvement measures were proposed: establishment of new registration implementation regulations for unregistered libraries, review of registration requirements, establishment of a financial support system, and strengthening the role of the registration authority.

PDF Citaion Analysis of the Loan Usage Effects of Curated Books: A Case Study of A Public Library in Hwaseong City

Hanna Yoon ; Eun Gyung Park pp.117-137 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.117

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This study aims to quantitatively examine the effects of book curation programs operated at Library A in Hwaseong City from 2022 to 2024 on book use and collection utilization. By comparing usage levels between curated and non-curated books and analyzing circulation changes before and after selection, the results indicate that curated books consistently show higher circulation growth, turnover rates, and use factors, with circulation increases in most operation months. These findings suggest that book curation can function as an effective strategy for stably enhancing collection circulation and use efficiency.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Perceptions of Small Library Operators toward Artificial Intelligence Services in Libraries

Jung-Sook Kim ; Seong Kwan Lim pp.139-165 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.139

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This study aims to analyze small library operators’ perceptions of artificial intelligence(AI) and examine the potential for AI service utilization. An online survey was conducted with operators from 189 small libraries nationwide, and valid responses were analyzed using SPSS 31. The results showed that while operators had an average level of understanding of AI, their understanding of AI as a library service and their actual usage experience were low. Role-based analyses indicated that librarians and non-librarian staff had significantly higher service usage experience than volunteers or reading instructors, and operators with service provision experience also demonstrated relatively higher understanding and willingness to provide services. Correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between AI service understanding and usage experience, and a weak positive correlation between service provision experience and future willingness to provide services. These findings suggest that operators’ experience influences both service understanding and willingness to provide AI services.

PDF Citaion A Study on the System and Effects of the Specialization Transformation of Yuseong-gu Public Libraries

Younghee Noh ; Inho Chang ; Ji Hei Kang ; Ji Yoon Ro ; youngji Shin pp.167-186 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.167

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This study presents a system for shifting Yuseong-gu public libraries from “visible” to “working” specialization. The authors diagnosed library collections, usage patterns, programs, services, spaces, staffing, partnerships, and local contexts, and examined topic suitability via practitioner focus groups, expert consultations, and a citizen survey. Nine of ten libraries had established thematic areas; however, non-book/digital resources, dedicated staff/space, and networks were underdeveloped. The study identifies library-specific themes aligned with core values and visions, and proposes a basic operational framework; two key programs, one standing space, annual resource targets, responsible staff, and regular partnerships. A three-phase plan (2025-2035), supported by inter-library collaboration and shared outcome indicators, offers a reproducible, place-based model for library specialization. This study redefines specialization not as a thematic declaration but as an operational design, and presents a reproducible, place-based model.

PDF Citaion A Comparative Analysis of the Structural Characteristics of Modern-Era Newspapers Digital Services in Korea and Abroad

Hye-Eun Lee ; SangEun Cho pp.187-213 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.187

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This study aims to establish a strategic foundation for enhancing the public value and accessibility of modern newspaper archives through a comparative analysis of their structural characteristics in Korea and abroad. Seven representative cases were examined: four domestic platforms (Korea Newspaper Archive, Old Newspaper Digital Archive, Database of Modern Korean Studies, and Naver News Library) and three international platforms (Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, and British Newspaper Archive). The analysis focused on five key dimensions: governance and collaborative structures, content formats and levels of digitization, service delivery and access models, metadata structures, and copyright policies. The findings categorize these services into four operational models: public institution-led, public-private partnership, private enterprise-led, and university research institute-based. These models demonstrate notable differences in terms of service sustainability, openness, and metadata standardization. Based on these results, the study proposes practical strategies for developing sustainable collaborative frameworks, standardizing article-level metadata, enhancing data accessibility, and establishing systematic mechanisms for copyright disclosure.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Design of Cross-Curricular Lessons to Enhance Multiliteracies: Focusing on Elementary School Libraries

Eunjin Chung ; Bong-suk Kang pp.215-238 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.215

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This study aimed to develop multi-literacy instructional designs to foster learners’ problem-solving and core competencies. It integrated cross-curricular themes and subject content using diverse digital media. The research analyzed multi-literacy necessity and 2022 revised curriculum themes, and developed instructional designs by employing the ASSURE model and Fogarty’s integration types. Five elementary teachers validated the developed plans. Fogarty’s integration types enabled broad knowledge acquisition via integrated themes. Diverse media (books, audio, multimedia, tablets) were used to boost learning interest. Evaluation plans established customized criteria based on subject and “Library and Information Life” standards. This study offers educational direction leveraging librarian-teacher expertise, expecting to contribute to active student participation and individual growth.

PDF Citaion A Case Study on User Attitudes towards Private Public Libraries and Their Sustainable Operation

Yeojoo Lim ; SOHYUN JOO pp.239-267 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.239

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This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of user perceptions and attitudes toward private public libraries in Korea, and to explore the distinctive value and conditions for sustainable operation of such libraries. Two private public libraries with over 20 years of continuous operation were selected as cases. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with library directors, librarians, staff, and users, and analyzed using descriptive and axial coding. The findings are organized around four themes. First, both libraries function as embedded members of local community networks, actively participating in neighborhood activities and documenting community history. Second, users developed a strong sense of emotional belonging and perceived themselves not merely as service recipients but as members and contributors to the library. Third, the libraries served as spaces for human connection, facilitating the formation of book clubs and volunteer activities that brought together diverse community members. Fourth, financial instability, staffing constraints, and interpersonal conflicts arising from the intensity of community relationships were identified as key threats to sustainability. These findings suggest that the public nature of private public libraries is sustained through relationship-centered management, while also highlighting that structural support—particularly stable funding for professional staff—is essential for long-term viability.

PDF Citaion Designing an Internal-Regulation-Based Governance Model for BIBFRAME Implementation: A RACI Matrix Approach at the National Library of Korea

Jin Ho Park ; min-sun Song ; Mihwa Lee pp.269-286 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.269

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This study translates the 18 action tasks proposed in the 2024 policy report on next-generation bibliographic structures into an executable responsibility framework based on the administrative duty regulations of the National Library of Korea. This study reanalyzes the tasks from functional perspectives—policy, data, and system—and identifies relevant departments through institutional regulations. A cross-functional RACI matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) is then designed to clarify responsibility allocation. The findings show that BIBFRAME implementation requires coordinated participation across planning, bibliographic, and information technology divisions rather than a single-department initiative. By linking policy-level tasks to formal organizational responsibilities, this study proposes a governance-oriented framework for bibliographic standard transition in public institutions.

PDF Citaion Advancing Digital Reference Services through a Hybrid RAG-Based Model: Integrating the “Ask a Librarian” Knowledge Base with Generative AI

jeonghoon Lim ; Sun Tae Kim pp.287-310 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.287

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This study aims to experimentally analyze the performance of a hybrid search system that combines keyword-based and vector-based retrieval, utilizing the Knowledge Information Database accumulated through the National Library of Korea’s “Ask a Librarian” collaborative digital reference service. The dataset consists of 5,898 question-answer records from the Knowledge Information Database, categorized according to the ten main classes of the Korean Decimal Classification (KDC). The search system was implemented in a Python-based experimental environment, employing an inverted-index-based full-text search engine (Whoosh) for keyword retrieval and a sentence-embedding-based vector database (ChromaDB) for vector retrieval. A total of 100 test queries were constructed, with 10 queries for each of the 10 main classes, and both the proposed system and the “Ask a Librarian” service were invoked under identical conditions to collect the top 10 results and response times. The results showed that the proposed system achieved a mean response time of 0.21 seconds and a 100% search success rate, demonstrating stable retrieval performance, whereas the “Ask a Librarian” service recorded a mean response time of 13.12 seconds and an 81% search success rate. This study experimentally confirmed that the hybrid search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) approach is more effective than the existing method in terms of search success rate and retrieval stability, and suggests future research directions including the application of Korean-language-specific embedding models and the expansion of relevance-based evaluation frameworks.

PDF Citaion Exploring the Future Directions of Aging Research in LIS through Comparison with Social Discourse: Topic Modeling and Network Analysis of News Articles and Scholarly Publications

Seung Hee Han pp.311-335 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.311

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This study identified the cognitive and structural differences between news discourse and academic discourse in the field of Library and Information Science regarding aging. Using topic modeling and co-occurrence network analysis, the research analyzed 80,000 news articles and 46 peer-reviewed LIS journal articles published in Korea from 2010 to 2025. The findings are as follows. First, news discourse framed aging primarily as a ‘passive subject of management’ within political, administrative, and local welfare contexts, with keywords such as ‘region,’ ‘government,’ and ‘welfare’ showing high centrality. Second, conversely, LIS research perceived the elderly as ‘active information agents’ and addressed digital exclusion and the information gap as core agendas. Network analysis revealed that ‘digital,’ ‘satisfaction,’ and ‘behavior’ emerged as key nodes, demonstrating a clear cognitive disparity from news discourse. Third, while news discourse emphasized cognitive decline issues like dementia, LIS research tended to focus on programs for cognitively healthy seniors. Based on these results, this study proposes future research directions for the LIS field: (1) expanding social advocacy for the basic information rights of the elderly, (2) broadening ‘information care’ research to encompass those with cognitive impairments, and (3) adopting an integrated approach centered on ‘digital quality of life’ beyond mere technical proficiency.

PDF Citaion A Comparative Study on the Perception of Subject Teachers and School Library Staff Regarding the Use of EduTech

Hee Gyeong Min ; Mi Ah Cho pp.337-356 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.337

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This study aims to analyze the current status and perceptions of EduTech utilization among subject teachers and school library staff (teacher librarians and librarians) during the digital transformation era, providing strategic implications for fostering a collaborative educational ecosystem. A nationwide survey was conducted with 45 subject teachers and 57 school library staff across elementary, middle, and high schools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple response analysis, independent samples t-tests, and chi-square tests to identify commonalities and significant differences between the two groups. The findings indicate that while both groups exhibited high levels of EduTech experience and positive perceptions, school library staff had relatively fewer opportunities for professional training. Furthermore, distinct role-specific demands emerged regarding the activation of EduTech: subject teachers emphasized the “provision of curriculum-linked instructional materials,” whereas school library staff prioritized “specialized professional development programs.” Based on these results, this study proposes several recommendations: expanding tailored training initiatives, developing collaborative instructional models between subject teachers and school libraries, and establishing a stable technological infrastructure. These findings are significant in that they offer a policy direction for redefining school libraries as EduTech-driven creative learning spaces and provide a foundation for digital innovation within the school environment.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Design of an Outcome-Based Information Literacy Curriculum Model for International Students

Hyunjung Kim pp.357-385 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.357

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The purpose of this study is to design an outcome-based curriculum model for academic information literacy education to support the improvement of academic performance among international students enrolled in Korean universities. Although the number of international students has steadily increased, difficulties encountered in the process of academic work have been identified as a major factor contributing to student dropout. Nevertheless, information literacy instruction provided by university libraries is often short-term and skills-oriented, which limits its capacity to systematically support the entire academic process of international students. Accordingly, this study conducted a literature review to examine the characteristics of international students’ information literacy and the nature of information literacy instruction offered by academic libraries. It further analyzed information literacy curricula proposed as regular credit-bearing courses and, based on this review, developed a 15-week curriculum model grounded in outcome-based education theory and the principles of backward design. The proposed model follows a three-stage process: identifying desired learning outcomes, determining acceptable evidence, and planning learning experiences. This study is meaningful in that it reconceptualizes information literacy education for international students not as fragmented, skills-based instruction but as a systematic curriculum at the level of a regular university course. Furthermore, by applying outcome-based education and backward design to information literacy instruction, it presents a concrete curriculum model that offers both theoretical and practical implications.

PDF Citaion Applicability Evaluation and Feature Optimization of the OpenAlex Global Author Disambiguation Model for Korean Scholarly Data

Hyeong-Sang Jeong ; Seung-Jin Kwak pp.387-410 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.387

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Author Name Disambiguation(AND) is a critical task in scholarly information systems; however, the applicability of the English-centric OpenAlex model to the Korean academic ecosystem has yet to be fully validated. This study evaluates OpenAlex’s performance using 54,049 papers (2023-2024) from KISTI’s OCEAN database and optimizes seven features tailored to Korean linguistic characteristics. Stepwise experiments demonstrate that the F1-score improved from 0.852 (v1-1) to 0.860 (v2-2), ultimately achieving an accuracy of 0.930 and an F1-score of 0.931 after ground-truth refinement. Cross-validation with ORCID yielded an F1-score of 0.892, confirming the model’s reliability. Specifically, we propose an optimization process that combines incremental processing with manual verification to manage large-scale data efficiently. Finally, the study validates a pipeline that successfully clusters 183,105 author records into 109,205 unique identifiers, verifying its practical feasibility and scalability for Korean scholarly metadata.

PDF Citaion A Qualitative Exploration of Job Stress Experiences among Team Leaders and Team Members in Public Librarians

HYE LIM BAEK pp.411-433 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.411

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This study aims to explore the structure of job stress among public library team leaders and members and to derive practical mitigation measures by analyzing the perceptual differences between positions. To this end, a written qualitative survey was conducted with seven team leaders and seven team members from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, and the data were analyzed using Mayring’s qualitative content analysis procedure. The results revealed that job stress is structured into six main categories and 26 subcategories, including job demands and relationship conflicts. Distinct differences were identified between positions regarding the structural characteristics of relationship conflicts and core values toward job performance. Proposed mitigation measures include manpower expansion, rationalization of job distribution, and the standardization and efficiency of the administrative environment.

PDF Citaion A Study of the Roles of School Libraries and Teacher Librarians in the IB Curriculum and Strategies for Enhancement: Interviews with Parents in Public IB Schools

Jung Ah Park ; Sung Un Kim pp.435-466 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.435

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The purpose of this study is to identify the roles expected of school libraries and teacher librarians by parents in IB schools and to explore strategies for enhancing the roles of IB school libraries and teacher librarians. To this end, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 parents from public IB schools in Jeju, South Korea. The recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that parents perceive IB school libraries as important spaces for reading-based inquiry and the development of learning competencies, the expansion of knowledge and the promotion of convergent thinking, and support for students’ school life. They expect students to engage in positive reading experiences, inquiry-based learning activities using books, and diverse instructional activities within the school library. The roles expected of IB teacher librarians included information literacy instruction, systematic and diverse writing instruction, reading education, a guide and facilitator of the IB curriculum. Parents identified the shortage of teacher librarians and insufficient resources in IB school libraries as the primary barriers to role enhancement. Suggested strategies for improvement included the placement of qualified teacher librarians, efforts to raise awareness through promotion and advocacy, the development of educational activities in collaboration with parents, the development of diverse collections aligned with the IB curriculum, and the strengthening of the educational role of IB teacher librarians. Based on these findings, this study presents implications and practical strategies for enhancing the roles of IB school libraries and teacher librarians.

PDF Citaion An Analysis of Bias and Fairness in Generative AI-Based Metadata Automation: An Information Science Perspective

Jeong-Mee Lee pp.467-488 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.467

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This study seeks to reconceptualize issues of bias and fairness in AI-based automatic metadata generation from the perspectives of knowledge organization and resource discovery. Through a systematic review of recent domestic and international literature, it examines the stages at which AI intervenes in information organization and how structural biases—such as semantic reduction, representational imbalance, uncontrolled vocabulary proliferation, and distortion of classificatory hierarchies—emerge in the process. It further discusses how these biases affect the visibility of search results, subject accessibility, and opportunities for resource exposure in terms of fairness in resource discovery. The findings indicate that although AI-driven metadata generation enhances efficiency, its reliance on statistically distributed training data and algorithmic inference may lead to the over- or under-representation of particular subjects or groups. This issue should be understood as an information-scientific concern that reshapes the very structure through which knowledge is organized and made visible. Accordingly, evaluating AI-generated metadata requires an integrated analytical framework that goes beyond performance metrics to consider alignment with knowledge organization systems and equity in resource discovery. By framing AI metadata bias as a structural imbalance in information flow, this study provides a theoretical foundation for advancing fairness in resource discovery grounded in information science.

PDF Citaion An Analysis of Public Library Images in Korean Original Fairy Tales

Eun-Jin Kim ; Young-seok Kim pp.489-508 https://doi.org/10.14699//kbiblia.2026.37.1.489

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This study aims to analyze the content of public libraries depicted in Korean original fairy tales to understand the image of public libraries that young readers internalize. Through three rounds of book searches and content analysis, 13 Korean original fairy tales published between 2015 and 2024 were selected for the study. For content analysis, 12 detailed contents in 5 areas were set as analysis criteria. The analysis revealed a total of 451 references to public libraries across the 13 fairy tales. Of these, 378(84%) were positive references to public libraries. Among the five major areas of analysis criteria, the most frequently described one was “formation of social relationships,” with a total of 134 cases. It also had the highest number of positive references, with 126 cases. This result indicates that, in Korean original fairy tales, public libraries are perceived as institutions that serve as spaces for social interaction.

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