A Suggestion of Criteria for Categorizing Libraries into Types: Linking between Library and Information

GIYEONG KIM (김기영); Yoonhee Choi (최윤희)

doi:10.3743/KOSIM.2012.29.1.395

A Suggestion of Criteria for Categorizing Libraries into Types: Linking between Library and Information

Journal of the Korean Society for Information Management
Abbr : JKOSIM
2012, 29(1), pp.395~404
DOI : 10.3743/KOSIM.2012.29.1.395
Publisher : 한국정보관리학회
Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
Received : March 24, 2012
Accepted : March 27, 2012
Published : March 30, 2012

GIYEONG KIM ¹, Yoonhee Choi ¹

¹연세대학교

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The categorization of libraries into several types supports an understanding of the concept of library and also provides a framework for the practice of library management, such as planning and management. Although a 4-type categorization with public, academic, special, and school libraries is the most traditional and general approach to categorization, the definition of each type has been set enumeratively and inductively, so that it has weaknesses in its clarity between categories and in its applicability to a new environment. In this conceptual paper, deductive and analytical criteria for the 4-type categorization are suggested based on characteristics of information needs. Implications of the suggestions about library management, and especially, the meaning and impact of stakeholders on library management are discussed. Additionally, this paper attempts to put forth a conceptual link between library and information.

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library types, 4-type categorization, information needs, stakeholders

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A Suggestion of Criteria for Categorizing Libraries into Types: Linking between Library and Information

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