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A Study on the Analysis of the Korean Decimal Classification(KDC) and Users' Needs in Libraries for Children in Korea

  • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
  • 2009, 43(1), pp.5-26
  • DOI : 10.4275/KSLIS.2009.43.1.005
  • Publisher : 한국문헌정보학회
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
  • Received : February 11, 2009
  • Accepted : March 6, 2009

Yeon Kyoung Chung ORD ID 1 Yoon-Kyung Choi 2

1이화여자대학교
2이화여자대학교 문헌정보학과

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to improve the classification focused on KDC 4th edition for children's materials. For the study, literature study, KDC application and user survey in 51 libraries for children were performed. Based on the results, classification for children's materials is proposed to improve in two ways: classification system itself and arrangement in the shelf. First of all, it is required to scatter the subjects that are centered on specific numbers and to allow various types, characteristics and literature genre of children's materials to be classified in KDC. KDC also should provide specific notes and classification guidelines for interdisciplinary subjects. In the shelf arrangement, it is proposed to consider the introduction of user-friendly call number and arrangement principles by ages or titles. In the end, it is necessary to compose various collections that represent users' needs, and the user education program is needed.

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