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Demand Analysis to Develop Continuing Education Programs for Academic Librarians in Korea

  • Journal of the Korean Society for Information Management
  • Abbr : JKOSIM
  • 2008, 25(3), pp.179~207
  • DOI : 10.3743/KOSIM.2008.25.3.179
  • Publisher : 한국정보관리학회
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
  • Received : August 20, 2008
  • Accepted : September 1, 2008
  • Published : September 30, 2008

Hye Rhan Chang 1 Hong Hyun jin 2 Younghee, Noh 3 OH, EUIKYUNG 1

1상명대학교
2전남대학교
3건국대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to propose a set of guidelines for the development of university librarians’ continuing education program. It examines previous academic literature regarding such programs both in Korea and overseas, as well as the present condition and demands of Korean university librarians. A survey was conducted by systematically sampling 33.3% of all university librarians nationwide and asking about their experiences with the existing continuing education program(e.g., general satisfaction level, program topics, program administration, evaluation methods, outreach methods, reasons for participation). The survey results show that the participants: (1) had a relatively low satisfaction level; (2) strongly demand programs focusing on library promotion, management of information resources and knowledge content, and skills to adjust to the rapidly changing library environment; (3) prefer a week-long course focused on specialized subjects and skill development; and (4) cite more specialized education content, the establishment of a support system, and diversified education levels as factors that would further their interest in the continuing education program.

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