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A Study on Development of Guidelines for Libraries Serving Older Adults: Initial Findings from Active Older Adults of Urban Libraries

Kim So Young 1 Mi-Kyeong Cha 1 Jonghee Kim 2

1이화여자대학교
2유타대학교

Excellent Accredited

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to figure out requirements and considerations of guidelines for libraries serving active older adults in Korea. The research data were collected by examining domestic laws and policies, foreign library guidelines and service practices. Two focus group interviews were also conducted with 10 librarians of Seoul metropolitan area. The research findings were the following: Specific guidelines should be set up including sections of information resources, human resources, facilities, service & programs, and promotion & marketing. The guideline should also include not only solutions for improving digital literacy of old adults but solving librarians’ difficulties with serving old adults.

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