Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society,

PDF Citaion A Study on the Development of a Training Program for BIBFRAME Implementation

Mihwa Lee ; Min Sun Song ; Jin Ho Park pp.1-19 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.1

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This study aimed to develop an training program for the BIBFRAME implementation in Korea through a literature review, case studies of BIBFRAME implementation processing and educational program at national libraries overseas, and interviews with staff in charge of BIBFRAME-related work at the National Library of Korea. As a result, a training program for BIBFRAME in Korea was developed as follows. First, the training was divided into one for BIBFRAME implementation, and another for cataloging librarians focusing on training of BIBFRAME editor after its development. Second, the training topics were designed by identifying topics based on an analysis of BIBFRAME implementation processing and training for cataloging librarians, and organizing them into six areas aligned with the core competencies for cataloging and metadata professional librarians by ALCTS. Third, the training program for BIBFRAME implementation includes the semantic web and linked data, conceptual models, RDA, and BIBFRAME ontology as well as the application profiles of ontology as a three-day course combining theory and hands-on practice. Fourth, the training program for cataloging librarians includes an introduction to the semantic web and linked data, BIBFRAME concepts and tools, an understanding of the BIBFRAME editor, and the BIBFRAME input practices as a two days course consisting of theory and practical exercises. The training program for BIBFRAME proposed in this study can be utilized in various ways as a training program to develop the essential competencies required of librarians for BIBFRAME implementation in Korea.

PDF Citaion A Study on Adoption Strategies for KORMARC Based on an Analysis of MARC21 DP (2022-2025) and MARC21 Revisions

Jin-hee Park pp.21-50 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.21

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This study reviewed trends in revisions to MARC 21 following the 2023 revision of KORMARC, and analyzed the content from MARC 21 Discussion Papers proposed between 2022 and 2025 that had been incorporated into MARC 21 as of December 2025, in order to propose adoption strategies for KORMARC. The analysis revealed that revisions to MARC 21 from 2022 to 2025 are progressing in a direction that strengthens interoperability within a linked data environment through item-centric description, expansion of URI-based description, and relationship-centric description. Based on these findings, adoption strategies for fields, subfields, and indicators in the KORMARC formats for Bibliographic, Authority Control, and Holdings records were proposed in the following five categories. Clarification of transcription methods, title context, scope of materials, and description of applying institutions. Clarification of description for digital archive information, electronic resources, and various material types. Ensuring consistency of description elements between control fields and variable-length data fields. Expansion of identifier and URI-based description, along with LRM-based structured description of source information. Granular specification of relationships between entities such as persons, corporate bodies, and families.

PDF Citaion A Process-Oriented AI Literacy Education Grounded in Generative AI Mechanisms

Seul Lee pp.51-80 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.51

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The rapid spread of generative artificial intelligence(Generative AI) is reshaping how people seek and process information, increasing the need for AI literacy education. This study aims to identify the key elements of AI literacy education by examining the output generation structure of generative AI systems. To achieve this goal, the study theoretically analyzes how generative AI operates and produces responses, and explores how the structural characteristics of the generation process influence users’ information judgment. The analysis suggests that outputs produced by generative AI should not be understood merely as information delivery; rather, they represent discursive reconstructions influenced by probabilistic computations and platform-level design considerations. Drawing upon these structural insights, the study proposes several critical elements for AI literacy education within generative AI contexts: (1) input structure literacy, which involves recognizing the structure of prompts and problem framing; (2) computational process literacy, involving comprehension of computational procedures such as tokenization and embedding; (3) generation principle literacy, focused on grasping the probabilistic foundations underpinning text generation; (4) response structure literacy, which refers to understanding how responses are organized and presented; (5) platform structure literacy, emphasizing awareness of the mediating influence of platform-level design; and (6) critical evaluation literacy, highlighting the capacity to critically assess generated outputs. By systematically organizing these elements in relation to the output structure of generative AI, this study contributes to the conceptual framework of AI literacy education and suggests directions for AI literacy education in generative AI environments.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Applying Information Literacy for the Implementation of the 2022 Revised National Curriculum in Korea

Byeong-Kee Lee pp.81-100 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.81

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The 2022 Revised National Curriculum in Korea emphasizes the entire process of learners exploring and utilizing subject knowledge, which is closely related to information literacy. The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze Fogarty’s 10 models of curriculum integration from the perspective of information literacy to derive effective models for integrating subject curricula with information literacy. Furthermore, this study aims to propose integrated strategies for information literacy to implement the 2022 Revised National Curriculum based on these derived models. As a result, five models suitable for information literacy integration were identified: Nested, Shared, Webbed, Threaded, and Integrated. From the perspective of information literacy, the Nested model overlaps information skills with the knowledge and skills of a specific subject. The Shared model links information skills that are common to the specific skills of a subject. The Webbed model facilitates project-based learning through convergence themes that cross multiple disciplines. The Threaded model is not limited to a specific subject but integrates information skills and strategies throughout the learning process of all subjects. Finally, the Integrated model reconstructs the subject curriculum and the information literacy curriculum into a single system, implemented through team-teaching.

PDF Citaion The Information Domains of International Faculty in South Korea: A Framework Synthesis of Their Information Needs and Behaviors

Jonathan M. Hollister ; Jisue Lee pp.101-130 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.101

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South Korean higher education institutions (HEIs) have implemented internationalization strategies to boost their domestic rankings and global reputation by, in part, recruiting foreign professors to publish in international journals, leverage their professional networks, teach in English, and attract and support international students. However, the population of foreign professors has steadily declined in recent years amid reports of challenges due to language barriers and cultural differences. This study applies a framework synthesis guided by the information domains framework to identify the information needs and behaviors of foreign professors in existing research on the experiences of foreign university professors in Korea. The findings suggest language and information barriers, cultural differences, lack of institutional support, and interrelated feelings of isolation, frustration, and helplessness impact the social, individual, and signification domains of international faculty. Recommendations for academic libraries, HIEs, and international faculty to improve inclusion and information access are discussed.

PDF Citaion Exploring Outcome-Based Directions for Public Library Programs: Focused on Citizens’ Perceptions in Cheongju

Hyeyoung Kim pp.131-157 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.131

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The purpose of this study is to provide foundational evidence for transitioning the evaluation paradigm of public library programs from quantitative outputs to an outcome-based system that measures substantial changes in citizens’ lives. Using the Logic Model as an analytical framework, six major impact areas—Education/Learning, Digital Competency, Culture/Leisure, Social Solidarity, Citizenship/Participation, and Health/Emotional Well-being—were derived. A survey of 734 citizens in Cheongju revealed that respondents expect libraries to function as a ‘Complex Cultural Healing Space’. Statistically significant differences in expected outcomes were found across age groups: those in their 20s prioritized career/employment support, those in their 40s family relationships, and those in their 50s digital competency enhancement. However, 56.4% of citizens were unaware of specialized library operations, and non-users identified a lack of time and mismatched operating hours as primary barriers. Based on these findings, the study proposes operational strategies and outcome indicator designs of the Logic Model. This research is significant in that it redefines the direction of library services based on perceived benefits to citizens and provides a practical roadmap for establishing outcome-based program operation.

PDF Citaion A Foundational Study on Developing Survey Items and Operational Evaluation Indicators for Disability Services by Library Type

Min Sun Song ; Hyo Jung Sim pp.159-186 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.159

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This study aims to propose a set of survey items and an operational evaluation framework for library services for people with disabilities, taking into account differences in library types and operational environments. To achieve this objective, a mixed-methods approach was employed, including a review of domestic and international policies and previous studies on library disability services, a survey of national libraries, public libraries, school libraries, and private libraries for people with disabilities, and in-depth interviews with practitioners and experts. The findings indicate that existing disability service surveys in Korea lack consistency in survey scope and content across library types and suffer from overlap with other library surveys, which limits their usefulness for evaluating operational performance through longitudinal analysis. These limitations highlight the need for a differentiated evaluation framework that reflects variations in operational conditions and roles among different types of libraries. Based on the empirical results, this study proposes revised survey items structurally linked to an operational evaluation framework consisting of six domains: service planning, facilities and equipment, human resources and training, collection development, service provision, and external cooperation. By integrating survey items with evaluation indicators, the proposed framework provides a foundation for transforming disability service surveys from descriptive data collection tools into mechanisms for operational assessment and policy feedback. The findings of this study are expected to serve as foundational data for improving disability service policies and operational evaluation systems for libraries.

PDF Citaion A Study on Factors Affecting Turnover Intention of Public Librarians

Sunhye Oh pp.187-212 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.187

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The purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting the turnover intention of public librarians and to verify the mediating effect of organizational commitment. For this purpose, a survey was conducted among full-time public librarians, and 188 valid responses were analyzed. Seven sub-factors of job stress were evaluated through correlation analysis, and multiple regression was performed to test the mediating effects. The results revealed that among the job stress factors, only organizational justice and compensation adequacy had a significant impact on turnover intention, with compensation adequacy being the strongest predictor. While organizational commitment acted as a factor in reducing turnover intention, it was found not to mediate the relationship between job stress and turnover intention. Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses further indicated that librarians consider the fairness of compensation, the justice of the evaluation process, and the potential for individual and organizational growth—rather than the already normalized work intensity and emotional labor—as primary drivers for turnover. Based on these findings, this study proposes practical improvements, including the realization of compensation systems, strengthening procedural justice, improving personnel management, and supporting the recognition of librarian expertise and career development.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Typology of Librarian Workforce Structure in Incheon Public Libraries Using Multidimensional Scaling

Hyo-Yoon Kim pp.213-232 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.213

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This study examined the librarian staffing structure of 52 public libraries in Incheon Metropolitan City using Non-metric Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) and hierarchical cluster analysis. Data were drawn from the 2024 National Library Statistics System, incorporating seven variables: total librarians, proportion of non-regular librarians, budget, collection size, visitor count, loan volume, and program participation. The two-dimensional MDS solution explained 95.1% of data variance (Stress=0.115, RSQ=0.951), with Dimension 1 reflecting library scale and Dimension 2 representing employment stability (r=−.939 with non-regular ratio). Cluster analysis identified five operational types. Notably, 19.2% of libraries fell below the statutory minimum staffing standard, and small non-regular-staff libraries—despite serving over 100,000 annual visitors—showed a non-regular ratio of 83.3% and the highest per-librarian workload, resulting in structurally limited service capacity. Cross-tabulation confirmed a significant association between cluster membership and governance type. Policy recommendations include revising staffing standards to reflect actual service demand, mandating minimum regular librarian ratios, and ensuring staffing equity across different library operators.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Mid-to Long-Term Development Plan for Public Small Libraries in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Younghee Noh ; Inho Chang ; Jihei Kang ; Ji-Yoon Ro ; Youungji Shin pp.233-262 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.233

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This study aims to analyze the operational status of public small libraries in Yuseong-gu and to establish a mid- to long-term development plan reflecting regional characteristics. To this end, the study reviewed prior research, examined the operational status of public small libraries in Yuseong-gu, and conducted user surveys and interviews with library operators. The findings show that while small libraries in Yuseong-gu demonstrate relatively strong performance in quantitative indicators such as collection size, number of users, and program operations, several qualitative challenges remain. These include limited professionalism due to volunteer-centered operations, disparities in library usage, constraints in collection and program diversity, and insufficient collaboration with public libraries. Based on these findings, the study proposes a vision of “a knowledge and cultural hub in everyday life that connects all users,” along with the goal of realizing a community-based, user-centered knowledge and cultural hub grounded in publicness and professionalism. To achieve this, four strategic directions are suggested: strengthening public trust in small libraries, promoting inclusive knowledge and cultural services, enhancing regional cooperation networks, and establishing a sustainable and professional operational foundation.

PDF Citaion A Comparison of the Learning Effects of Educational Comics and Text-Based Materials

Kyung-Kuk Noh ; Ji-Won Lee pp.263-287 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.263

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This study investigated the effects of educational comics and text-based materials on third-grade elementary students at a transitional stage of reading development, focusing on differences in reading comprehension levels and the retention of learning outcomes according to material presentation formats. Using two types of materials based on the same learning topic, pre-tests, immediate post-tests, and delayed post-tests administered two weeks later were conducted. The results were analyzed based on Barrett’s taxonomy of reading comprehension and the PISA 2022 reading literacy framework. The findings indicated that while the educational comic group showed improved achievement immediately after reading, their performance declined in the delayed post-test, whereas the text-based group maintained relatively stable achievement over time. Both groups demonstrated short-term improvement at the literal comprehension level; however, at higher levels—including inferential comprehension and the domains of integration, interpretation, and reflection—the text-based group exhibited higher achievement and greater retention. These findings suggest that although educational comics may be effective in promoting interest and facilitating initial understanding, text-centered reading is more effective for fostering higher-level reading comprehension and sustaining learning outcomes over time.

PDF Citaion A Study on Establishing Stages of Developmental Bibliotherapy in School Libraries

Seo-Vin Lee ; Byoung-Moon So pp.289-315 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.289

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The aim of this study is to propose and model the stages of reading therapy that school librarians can implement in school libraries. To achieve this, a review of the literature was conducted to examine the terminology, types, and principles of bibliotherapy, and to analyze domestic and international cases of bibliotherapy programs in library settings in order to identify elements applicable to school library practice. Additionally, a survey was carried out to assess the perceptions and experiences of school librarians nationwide regarding reading therapy. The reading therapy in school libraries is characterized as preventive and educational, functioning as developmental reading therapy. The content of reading therapy incorporates emotional domains, such as self-understanding, emotion regulation, and relationship building, based on CASEL’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework. Following the integration of existing developmental reading therapy models (Hynes and Hynes-Berry, Doll and Doll) and the principles of reading therapy (identification-catharsis-insight), an additional stage of ‘expression’ was introduced after the reading process, referencing the stages of reading (before, during, and after reading) to facilitate application to school reading education. The proposed stages of reading therapy in school libraries consist of four phases: analyzing, selecting, reading, and expressing.

PDF Citaion Exploring Predictive Factors of High School Students’ School Library Use Using Random Forest

Jeonghoon Lim pp.317-336 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.317

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This study aims to explore predictor variables for high school students’ use of school libraries by employing random forest. A survey was conducted with high school students in the Daejeon region, and a total of 613 responses were used for the final analysis. A total of 109 predictor variables across five domains—home environment, school environment, learning attitudes and habits, IT environment, and personal characteristics—were established, and the relative importance of each variable in predicting school library use was analyzed. The analysis revealed that student satisfaction with school library teachers, library book utilization activities during class time, participation in club activities, short-form video viewing time, parental book recommendations, social media usage time, and availability of books on topics of interest in the school library were confirmed as key predictors of high school students’ school library use. Based on these findings, this study suggests strengthening the expertise and expanding the roles of school library teachers, expanding curriculum-linked library utilization activities and linking club activities with library use, fostering student-driven reading environments with integration of digital media into library services, and supporting the development of a family reading culture.

PDF Citaion A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Productivity and Citation Performance of Elite Researchers in the Biological Sciences

Mee-Jean Kim pp.337-358 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.337

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This study examined the publication patterns of the School of Biological Sciences’ faculty at the top three Korean universities based on the prestigious global and domestic university rankings in the biological sciences, using the numbers of papers appearing in journals for the 10 years (2008-2017) and the numbers of citations received by those articles covered by the Web of Science, and investigated any differences in the JIF Quartile, the journal citation indicator(JCI), and the citedness by the publication patterns such as authorship type, authorship, funding agency, and the number of authors. A total of 2,727 papers published by the 36 S university, 28 K university, and P 23 university faculty members were considered for this study. Looking at the publications by authorship type, S university faculty members published their papers, co-authored by K and P university researchers, more in high impact journals in terms of JIF Quartile, but K and P university faculty published internationally co-authored papers more in prestigious high impact journals. The study found a statistical difference for the three universities in the number of publications in high impact journals by authorship type, as measured by the Welch statistical test. The publication and citation patters of the S university faculty members were in contrast with those of the K and P university faculty in the citedness by the authorship type, authorship, and funding agency. According to the Pearson Correlation Coefficient, Journal Citation Indicator and the number of authors correlated with the number of citations which publications, written by the K and P universities’ faculty, have received.

PDF Citaion An Analysis of the Correlation Between Acquisition Costs, Resource Usage, and Research Outcomes in Seoul National University Library and National Universities Libraries

Yeong-Jin Kim ; Seung-Jin Kwak pp.359-385 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.359

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This study aims to compare the results of correlation analysis between resource acquisition, resource usage, and faculty research performance of Seoul National University and national universities, and to suggest development strategy in national university libraries. The budget for electronic resource has similarly increased in both groups, but the number of commercial DBs uses have only increased in national universities. SCI/SCOPUS publication output has only increased in national universities, and top 1% most-cited publication output has showed a upward trend in national universities than in Seoul National University. The number of commercial DBs uses of national universities have showed a significant positive correlation between the budget for electronic resource and the number of electronic service uses, and the SCI/SCOPUS publication output has showed a significant positive correlation between international publication output and the top 1% most-cited publication. The study recommends that national universities enhance their libraries support by adopting electronic resources and international publication output-based allocation strategies and funding government budget, introducing electronic resource mutual subscriptions and constructing of linkage system with overseas universities or academic information centers, constructing resource division collection and sharing system, introducing data-based research support services.

PDF Citaion Intellectual Diffusion Trajectories of Linked Data Research: A Main Path Analysis

Kunwoo Byun ; Hea-Jin Kim pp.387-411 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.387

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This study traced the macroscopic evolutionary process and microscopic intellectual diffusion trajectories in the linked data research field. A main path analysis based on citation relationships was conducted on 1,277 related articles indexed in the Web of Science from 2007 to 2025. Specifically, to comprehensively capture the mainstream intellectual flow and the innovation processes expanding into specific domains, a multi-layered analysis framework was applied, combining a global main path with key-route global and local searches. The findings of this study are as follows. First, the global main path analysis revealed that linked data research has followed a clear linear evolutionary trajectory: from ‘basic infrastructure construction’ to ‘enhancement of quality and accessibility,’ and finally to ‘intelligent domain utilization.’ Second, the key-route global main path analysis identified a robust spindle-shaped intellectual ecosystem, where digital humanities and research data management (RDM) domains are organically integrated around mainstream infrastructure technologies. Third, the microscopic path analysis via the key-route local main path confirmed the autogenous genealogical growth of linked education and next-generation educational services, alongside the advancement of data governance.

PDF Citaion LLM-Based Content Analysis of Sampling Methodology in Library and Information Science Research: A Cross-Model Comparison of Coding Performance by Task Type

Sein Min ; Eungi Kim pp.413-438 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.413

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The purpose of this study is to compare and examine, across multiple dimensions, the conditions under which large language model (LLM)-based content analysis can be applied according to task type in the context of research methods analysis in library and information science. To this end, 100 survey and interview studies published between 2020 and 2024 in four major Korean journals in library and information science were selected using stratified random sampling. The coding results produced by one human coder and four large language models (Claude-3.5-Haiku, GPT-4o-Mini, Gemini-2.0-Flash, and Grok-4-Latest) were compared across twelve dimensions constituting sampling methodology. The results show that relatively high levels of agreement were observed in dimensions where classification could be made based on explicit criteria, whereas consistently lower levels of agreement appeared in dimensions requiring inferential or evaluative judgment. These findings suggest that the performance of LLM-based automated coding is influenced more by the decision structure of the task and the explicitness of the available information than by model performance itself. Therefore, the scope of LLM application should be more carefully examined from the perspectives of task type and judgment characteristics, and the systematic design of human-AI hybrid validation strategies is required.

PDF Citaion A Study on the Current Status and Management Method of Pro-Japanese Record Information Contents

Jae Eun Baek pp.439-460 https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.57.1.202603.439

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Korea’s independence and liberation have been recognized as historically significant national values. Accordingly, related information contents have been actively collected, digitized, and provided through various institutions and databases at the national level. On the other hand, the history of collaboration with Japanese imperialism—commonly referred to as “pro-Japanese”—has been perceived as an uncomfortable legacy accompanied by negative memories and sentiments. As a result, discussions concerning the collection, management, preservation, and public access of related informational contents remain notably insufficient and fragmented. However, the history of pro-Japanese collaboration constitutes an integral part of Korean history and was contemporaneous with, and closely intertwined with, the processes of independence and liberation. In other words, to prevent historical distortion and ensure an accurate understanding of the past, systematic investigation and analysis of information contents related to pro-Japanese collaboration are essential. Therefore, in this study, the current status of pro-Japanese record information content was investigated.

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