Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, Korean Society for Library and Information Science

PDF Citaion An Analysis of Inquiry Tasks in Middle School Social Studies 1 Textbooks with the Information Processing Model

Gi-Ho Song pp.5-29 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.005

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The purpose of this study is to propose ways to improve and strengthen teaching-learning methods of studies through school library-based instruction. For the aim, this study analyzed 64 inquiry tasks included in five 2022 revised middle school social studies 1 textbooks with the information processing model. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that there were more group topics to strengthen interpersonal intelligence and that cognitive behavior became more diverse. According to the model, the main input element was photography, the processing elements were analysis and creation and the output elements were writing and filling tables. In addition, there was a lot of group evaluation due to the influence of group activity tasks. Especially in the social sector, the input elements such as picture words, websites and books were diverse, and the processing elements such as evaluation, application, creation, and analysis were also varied. And various experiential activities were used as output factors. Therefore, teacher librarians should build a library environment for individual and group learning and develop integrated tools that link library materials and inquiry tasks and learning tools for expression and evaluation. In addition, a linkage system between school library and out of school resources must be established to support experience-based inquiry activities.

PDF Citaion A Study on Strategies to Improve the Preservation System for Modern Materials in the Busan Metropolitan Simin Library

Sung-Jong Cha ; Sin-young Kim pp.31-54 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.031

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This study was performed for the current status of the Busan Metropolitan Simin Library’s collection of modern materials published in the 1950s and earlier. It also assessed their value and assessed their preservation environment. This study aimed to propose a plan for establishing a preservation system for the library’s valuable materials. To this end, the preservation status of 9,068 volumes of modern materials published in the 1950s and earlier was assessed, catalog data was revised, the current holdings were analyzed, the material value was assessed, and the library’s storage environment was analyzed. The results of the study provided implications for achieving the objectives of this study and three proposals for establishing a preservation system for the library’s valuable materials were proposed. First, the establishment of a preservation plan to remodel or transfer the current storage space for the preservation of valuable materials to a third location was suggested. Second, measures were prepared to prevent natural deterioration or acidification to prevent further damage to valuable materials stored in the storage space of Busan Metropolitan Simin Library. Third, the necessity of reorganizing related organizations and reinforcing personnel was suggested to secure a system and expertise in the management of old documents and valuable materials of Busan Metropolitan Simin Library.

PDF Citaion A Study on Describing KCR5 Work and Expression in KORMARC

Mihwa Lee ; Eun Ju Lee ; Jee-Hyun Rho pp.55-75 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.055

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This study is to propose a method for describing the attributes of works and expressions and their authorized access points in KORMARC for the application of the revised KCR5 by conducting a literature review, an analysis of KCR5, and expert consultations. Based on these, three approaches for applying KCR5 are suggested. First, for a KORMARC implementation scenario of KCR5 works and expressions, the attributes of manifestations and items are recorded in bibliographic records, while the attributes of works and expressions and their authorized access points are recorded in authority records. Second, the attributes of works and expressions may be recorded independently, as part of access points, or in both ways, and appropriate KORMARC fields or subfield capable of accommodating the relevant elements are proposed. When constructing authorized access points, the study suggests distinguishing elements based on subfields rather than punctuation. In particular, although many elements corresponding to the content of works and expressions have traditionally been described in bibliographic records as manifestation, these elements have been moved to the attributes of works and expressions; therefore, methods for describing them are proposed. Third, for the description of authorized access points for works and expressions, the study presents guidelines for the choosing and recording preferred titles and additional elements, and illustrates differences in authorized access points according to various types of works. Accordingly, this study identifies the characteristics of KCR5 reflecting FRBR, proposes methods for implementing these characteristics, and presents practical approaches for describing them in KORMARC. As such, the findings can be practically utilized by libraries when applying KCR5.

PDF Citaion An Exploratory Study on the Categorization of Information Use Propensities and Factors Influencing School Library Perceptions among Specialized High School Students Majoring in Media

Kunwoo Byun ; Byeong-Ki Lee pp.77-95 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.077

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This study was conducted to categorize the information-seeking tendencies of vocational high school students majoring in video and to identify the key factors influencing their perception and advocacy intentions for school libraries. The results of cluster and regression analyses performed on 79 students from video-related departments in Gyeong-gi Province are as follows. First, three distinct groups were identified based on information-seeking tendencies: Media-separated/Cautious, In-depth Inquiry/Utilization, and Impromptu Video-dependent. Second, only the physical environment and the absence of negative peer perception had significant positive(+) effects on library perception and advocacy intentions, while teacher factors and user types were not significant. Notably, a disconnection in information pathways was confirmed, where reliance on vocational teachers did not translate into library usage. Based on these findings, the study proposed activation strategies such as transforming libraries into technical studios, implementing peer reputation marketing, and establishing information bridges among teachers. This exploratory study provides foundational data for developing customized services that reflect the unique characteristics of vocational high school students.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Impact of Public Library Users’ Incivility on Librarians’ Service Quality and Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Job Burnout

MI OK JEONG pp.97-120 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.097

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This study aimed to examine the effects of user incivility in public libraries on librarians’ service quality and life satisfaction, and to verify the mediating role of job burnout in these relationships. The results revealed that behavioral incivility had significant negative direct effects on both service quality and life satisfaction, whereas emotional incivility indirectly influenced both variables through job burnout. Job burnout was identified as a key factor that reduced librarians’ service performance and overall life satisfaction. These findings indicate that rude user behaviors intensify librarians’ emotional labor, thereby weakening both their job performance and personal well-being through burnout. Accordingly, public libraries should establish emotional support systems for librarians, develop response guidelines for dealing with rude users, and implement organizational management strategies to prevent job burnout.

PDF Citaion Seniors as Digital Creators: Senior-Student Co-design in Libraries

Minji Lee ; Sieun Lee ; Seunghui Park ; Taehee Kim ; Kung Jin Lee pp.121-144 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.121

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This study examines how seniors experience digital technologies and reconstruct their meanings through intergenerational co-design in a public library. Moving beyond functional skill transfer, this study focuses on how seniors participate as creators. A qualitative case study was conducted using participant observation and interviews during sessions. The findings show that the public library functioned as a psychologically safe space and social hub, enabling seniors to engage with unfamiliar digital technologies. Interactions with student researchers transformed seniors from passive recipients of education into co-creative partners, as technological hierarchies were gradually mitigated through reciprocal exchanges of technical support and life experiences. Through this process, seniors came to redefine digital technologies as expressive resources for articulating personal narratives. The study suggests that public library digital programs should move beyond instruction-centered approaches toward co-design models that emphasize meaningful participation.

PDF Citaion Legal and Policy Approaches to Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Libraries

Sin-young Kim pp.145-172 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.145

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The United States was the first country to standardize intellectual freedom in libraries through the Declaration of Library Rights in 1939, and has since declared intellectual freedom a core value of library philosophy and ethics through various declarations and statements. Despite this long-standing normative tradition, the United States has recently seen a surge in challenges to, and censorship of, library materials and programs. This has led to greater control over information access, heightened pressure on librarians, and the enactment of legislation at the state level that either restricts or protects intellectual freedom. This study examines patterns of intellectual freedom violations in libraries, focusing on recent trends in the United States, and compares and analyzes state-level legislative trends related to intellectual freedom in order to identify regulatory types and their characteristics. Furthermore, by analyzing policy responses from professional organizations and the library community, the study explored the potential for institutional responses to protect intellectual freedom. Based on these findings, it proposed legal and policy alternatives to strengthen the institutional neutrality and public character of libraries in Korea, and to protect librarians’ professional judgment and ethical responsibilities, from the perspective of the constitutional right to know and the right of access to information guaranteed by the Library Act.

PDF Citaion A Study on Automatic DDC Classification of Documents in Technology

WOOJIN KANG ; SANGO NA ; Jongwook Lee pp.173-194 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.173

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This study investigates the automatic classification of documents in the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Technology class (600) using machine learning models, with the aim of overcoming the limitations of title-based classification approaches. To enhance classification performance, descriptive document information, such as summaries and introductions, was incorporated as additional classification features. Three machine learning models—Omikuji, FastText, and BERT—were employed, and classification performance was evaluated at both the main class and division levels. Accuracy and F1-score were used as evaluation metrics. The results demonstrate that BERT consistently outperformed FastText and Omikuji across most experimental conditions. With the exception of the division-level F1-score of the Omikuji model, all models showed improved performance when descriptive information was added. In particular, the BERT-based model achieved an accuracy of 79.52% at the division level, representing an improvement of approximately 8.62 percentage points compared to previous studies. The findings also indicate that classification performance generally improves as the volume of documents used in model training increases, underscoring the importance of data scale in addition to feature selection. These results suggest that competitive automatic classification performance can be achieved through appropriate model selection and enriched classification features, even within single-model approaches. Future research should expand the scope to all DDC classes and examine the applicability of the proposed approach to the Korean Decimal Classification (KDC), as well as explore additional features and alternative machine learning models.

PDF Citaion Structural Transitions in Literacy Concepts: A Shortest-Path Network Analysis

Hea-Jin Kim pp.195-219 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.195

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This study examines the relationships among diverse literacy types in the era of digital transformation, and to identify structural shifts in the field’s central configuration. To this end, we reconstructed a keyword network as a shortest path distance-based network and classified individual literacy types as core or peripheral according to their centrality and distance within the network. This approach enables a measurable assessment of the relative relationships among literacy types. By tracking period-specific structural changes in the distance-based network, we further delineate patterns of emergence, disappearance, persistence, and reconfiguration across literacy types. The dataset comprises 7,854 journal articles published between 2001 and October 31, 2025. Comparing the pre- and post-digital transformation periods (2001-2019 vs. 2020-2025), we identified 44 literacy types that disappeared (C1), 71 newly emerging types (C2), 37 persistent types (C3), 18 types that moved forward toward the core (C4), and 14 types that moved backward toward the periphery (C5). Disappearing types were commonly characterized by traditional media-based orientations, educational paradigms formed prior to recent technological and environmental shifts, and literacy concepts confined to specific contexts. In contrast, newly emerging types were closely associated with structural environmental changes, including digital transformation, the diffusion of artificial intelligence, and the advent of socio-cultural “new normal” conditions.

PDF Citaion An Empirical Study on Establishing Collection Development Guidelines for Young Adults in Public Libraries

Seungyeon Lee ; Nahyun Kwon pp.221-249 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.221

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This study addresses the lack of concrete and consistently applied collection development guidelines for young adult materials in Korean public libraries. Due to the lack of such guidelines, library collections often fail to adequately reflect the diverse information needs of young adults, and librarians’ collection development decisions tend to rely on individual experience rather than shared professional standards. The purpose of this study was to establish public library collection development guidelines for young adults based on expert consensus. Domestic and international policies and guidelines for young adult collections were analyzed using content analysis, and subject-based circulation data of young adult collections in public libraries were examined. In addition, focus group interviews (FGIs) were conducted with young adults to supplement user perspectives, and these findings were used to inform the development of a draft set of guidelines. Based on these analyses, a draft set of guidelines was developed and subsequently validated through two rounds of Delphi surveys involving experts in library and youth studies. The finalized guidelines consist of 16 items organized into three sections: preface, general principles, and specific guidelines. The guidelines provide practical and consistent standards to support librarians in developing young adult collections and contribute to more systematic and professional collection development practices in public libraries.

PDF Citaion A Study on Modular Information Literacy Education Model for Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Students Based on ACRL Framework: Focusing on the Use of Classical Texts

Seong-hee Jeong ; Woo kwon Chang pp.251-272 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.251

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This study aims to propose a modular education model using classical texts based on the ACRL ‘Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education’ to cultivate advanced information literacy in humanities and social sciences graduate students. To overcome the limitations of existing skill-centered education, which is often disconnected from the research context of graduate students, this study incorporates the processes of information seeking and interpretation into the curriculum. Based on the six frames of the ACRL Framework, six modules were designed by matching classical texts that allow effective learning of the threshold concepts of each frame. In addition, grounded in the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model, this study designed an iterative instructional strategy that integrates reading, discussion, and writing. The modular model proposed in this study is flexibly applicable to various operational forms, such as regular courses, intensive vacation courses, and library extracurricular programs. It is expected to contribute to the growth of humanities and social sciences graduate students as critical information users and knowledge producers.

PDF Citaion Analysis of Youth’s Images of Public Libraries

Seong Kwan Lim pp.273-297 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.273

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The purpose of this study is to present an appropriate service plan for youth by interpreting images of public libraries based on their experience in using them. Twenty students(10 middle and high school students) from S middle and high schools in S city, Gyeonggi province participated in the study, and the experience exploration process was conducted by Clandin and Connelly’s narrative inquiry procedure, and the analysis and interpretation of the results were classified and conceptualized by applying the open coding procedure of grounded theory proposed by Strauss and Corbin, and then classified them to derive categories and themes. As a result, adolescents hoped to change to an interesting spatial image that combines participation and interaction-oriented, personalized creative thinking support, and senses and experiences because public libraries have an environment that is not suitable for youth. Overall, 240 concepts, 53 categories, and 34 themes were derived as a result of analyzing the images of youth in public libraries.

PDF Citaion A Study on Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence within Korean Academia

Young Song ; Ji-Hyun Kim pp.299-323 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.299

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Using KCI bibliographic data, this study bibliometrically investigates the diffusion patterns and knowledge structures of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research across academic disciplines in South Korea. Key terms were extracted via TF-IDF, and intellectual distances and content overlaps were measured using Cosine and Jaccard similarities along with Multidimensional Scaling (MDS). Knowledge openness was further evaluated through the E-I Index. Results indicate that domestic AI research entered a “quantitative expansion phase” post-2022, driven by interdisciplinary studies and the arts. Regarding knowledge structure, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies formed a “Dual-Hub.” Across all disciplines, a “Path-dependent Hybridity” emerged, where “instrumental universality” and “content specificity” coexist. Additionally, fields like Social Sciences and Engineering showed “convergence-led” structures, whereas Medical and Natural Sciences remained “specialized-depth.” These findings imply that Library and Information Science (LIS) should act as an architect of intelligent knowledge ecosystems by leading data governance. Consequently, the government should implement a “Two-track Strategy” that differentiates support based on these discipline-specific structural characteristics.

PDF Citaion Knowledge Structure Analysis of Community Integrated Care Research in Korea: based on Keyword Network and Co-Authorship Network

SEOK HYOUNG LEE ; Jeong Yeon Nam ; Hyesun Jang ; GA HYUN KIM ; Gowoon Sung ; EunSeok Cha ; Eunhye Kim pp.325-350 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.325

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This study conducted a bibliometric network analysis to analyze the knowledge structure of community integrated care in Korea since 2018. Analyzing 230 KCI-indexed articles (2018-2025), Key clusters emerged around ‘elderly’ and ‘aging in place,’ including ‘policy implementation,’ ‘service linkage,’ and ‘deinstitutionalization.’ However, research focused heavily on the elderly, with other groups like the disabled relatively sidelined. Co-authorship analysis revealed small clusters around core researchers but overall weak connectivity, suggesting insufficient interdisciplinary collaboration despite the field’s integrative nature. These findings provide a foundational basis for future cross-disciplinary cooperation and policy linkage.

PDF Citaion An Analysis of Policy Alignment for Governance Systematization in Local Government Public Library Collection Development Policies: A Case Study of Suwon City

Sooyoun Cho ; Eun Gyung Park pp.351-371 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.351

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This study analyzes the alignment between local public library collection development policies and national policies and explores ways to systematize governance structures. An exploratory case study focusing on Suwon City was conducted using document analysis, quantitative data analysis, and expert interviews. The findings indicate high nominal alignment with the 4th Master Plan for Library Development across a three-stage scale (codification, resource allocation, and implementation). However, at the operational level, there are empirical limitations, such as structural asynchrony due to time lags in administrative cycles and administrative and structural fragmentation at the individual library level. Consequently, this study proposes a ‘locally linked collection development governance model’ featuring a policy control tower and a life-cycle feedback system. This research is significant in that it provides empirical evidence and methodological standards for advancing the localization of public library policies.

PDF Citaion Analyzing STEM Research Software from the Perspectives of Software Sharing, Citation and Types

Hyoungjoo Park ; Seowon Kim ; Hyoeun Kim ; Wooseong Choi pp.373-397 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.373

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The purpose of this study is to examine the current status of research software identified in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) repositories, specifically focusing on sharing, citations, citations based on sharing, authors, unique identifiers, and software types. This study examines both individual disciplines and the STEM field as a whole. The specific disciplines analyzed include astrophysics, biological sciences, computing, earth sciences, mathematics, and technology. The analysis was conducted on over 565,000 research software records indexed in the Data Citation Index (DCI), which indexes and tracks data from 453 repositories worldwide. The findings reveal that most STEM disciplines designate software types simply as “software,” and these records tended to have high citation rates. Exceptionally, the fields of computing and technology provided more detailed specifications for software types. In the computing field, various software types received citations relatively evenly; however, in the technology field, those simply labeled as “software” accounted for the majority of citations. In some instances across STEM fields, the software type was left blank. Regarding distribution, CRAN and Figshare were identified as the top two repositories for software sharing in STEM, whereas CRAN and Bioconductor emerged as the top two repositories for software citations. While most research software provided essential metadata, some critical information—such as author name and publication year—was occasionally missing. The majority of software listed individual researchers as co-authors rather than institutional authors. The contribution of this study lies in its comprehensive and detailed examination of the formal practices of research software across more than 453 global repositories, offering insights into both specific academic disciplines and the STEM field at large.

PDF Citaion The Implementation of Regionality in Japanese Public Library Architecture: Focusing on Award-Winning Public Libraries

Yong Wan Cho ; Jee-Hyun Rho ; Eun Ju Lee pp.399-428 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.399

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This study aimed to derive implications for the construction and remodeling of public libraries in Korea by focusing on the necessity of reflecting regional identity in the architectural process of region-based public libraries and by analyzing award-winning public library architecture cases in Japan, where regionality has been actively implemented in public library design. To this end, an inductive case analysis was conducted on 46 public libraries in Japan that received major architectural awards between 2019 and 2024. The analysis identified six major types of approaches to the implementation of regionality in public library architecture: (1) harmony with the surrounding environment of the building (63%), (2) use of locally produced building materials (44%), (3) reflection of natural and geographical environments (39%), (4) reflection of historical and cultural elements (37%), (5) participation of local companies and workforce (26%), and (6) reflection of local industries and specialty products (15.2%). Notably, 67% of the libraries analyzed applied two or more types of regionality implementation simultaneously, indicating that regionality had been considered a core principle from the early stages of the architectural process. Based on these findings, this study proposed several measures to strengthen the implementation of regionality in public library architecture in Korea, including the systematic organization of regional narrative elements, the expansion of participation by local residents and experts, the establishment of an architectural award at the level of the Korean Library Association, and the strengthening of research activities related to public library architecture in both library practice and the field of library and information science.

PDF Citaion A Study on Applying Concept-Based Inquiry Learning in School Libraries: Focused on an Analysis of Teacher Librarians’ Perceptions

Bong-suk Kang ; MinJin Ki pp.429-451 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.429

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This study analyzes teacher librarians’ perceptions of concept-based inquiry learning to propose strategies for expanding its field application. Focus Group Interviews were conducted with 11 teacher librarians in Region J before and after a training program. The interviews utilized a semi-structured questionnaire based on KWLS—a metacognitive facilitation learning strategy—to deeply capture the internalized perceptions of the teacher librarians. The findings are as follows: First, teacher librarians integrated concept-based inquiry into existing collaborative teaching contexts and redefined their roles as curriculum designers. Second, there was a high demand for concrete implementation strategies over theoretical justification. Third, the exam-focused educational climate and relative evaluation system were identified as major practical barriers. Based on these findings, this study proposes: (1) developing standardized assessment models within the “curriculum-instruction-evaluation-recording integrity” framework and improving the college entrance system; (2) institutionalizing collaborative teaching cultures during the school preparation period; and (3) providing practice-oriented workshops and improving the teacher librarian supervision system. These results aim to enhance teacher librarians’ pedagogical expertise and strengthen the role of school libraries as curriculum hubs.

PDF Citaion Sustainable Operation Strategies for the Foreign Research Information Center: A Study Based on User and Staff Perceptions

DURK HYUN CHANG ; BONJIN KOO pp.453-479 https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2026.60.1.453

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This study aims to derive strategies for the sustainable operation of the Foreign Research Information Center (FRIC) by analyzing the perceptions of users and operational staff. Through a comprehensive analysis consisting of a status review, a user survey, and in-depth interviews with center managers, the study identifies differences in perceptions of FRIC services and derives key operational challenges. The findings indicate that although FRIC holds significant academic value as a core infrastructure supporting researchers’ scholarly activities, it faces various challenges to its long-term sustainability. Based on this analysis, the study proposes four major strategies to enhance FRIC’s sustainability: (1) redefining FRIC’s institutional identity and subject-domain framework; (2) improving the evaluation system; (3) strengthening the academic journal preservation system; and (4) enhancing user-centered service accessibility and optimizing the search and use environment. These strategies are expected to contribute to reinforcing FRIC’s role as a national-level infrastructure for the collaborative use and preservation of scholarly information and to establishing a solid foundation for its sustainable operation.

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