@article{ART003339643},
author={Sangim Park and Yunkeum Chang},
title={An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science},
issn={1225-598X},
year={2026},
volume={60},
number={2},
pages={429-451}
TY - JOUR
AU - Sangim Park
AU - Yunkeum Chang
TI - An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea
JO - Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
PY - 2026
VL - 60
IS - 2
PB - 한국문헌정보학회
SP - 429
EP - 451
SN - 1225-598X
AB - This study aims to structure the social functions of public libraries in Korea through an exploratory approach. Drawing on international standards, policy documents, and prior studies, 154 raw codes were derived and refined into 48 integrated codes, which were organized into 28 preliminary indicators across five categories. Focus group interviews with public librarians were conducted to explore the appropriateness, clarity, and applicability of the framework, leading to a final structure consisting of five categories and 22 indicators. This study contributes by conceptualizing public library social functions as process-oriented constructs and presenting a structured indicator framework, while further empirical validation is required in future research.
KW - Public Libraries;Social Functions;Evaluation Indicators;Social Capital;Social Infrastructure
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Sangim Park and Yunkeum Chang. (2026). An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 60(2), 429-451.
Sangim Park and Yunkeum Chang. 2026, "An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea", Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, vol.60, no.2 pp.429-451.
Sangim Park, Yunkeum Chang "An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea" Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science 60.2 pp.429-451 (2026) : 429.
Sangim Park, Yunkeum Chang. An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea. 2026; 60(2), 429-451.
Sangim Park and Yunkeum Chang. "An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea" Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science 60, no.2 (2026) : 429-451.
Sangim Park; Yunkeum Chang. An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 60(2), 429-451.
Sangim Park; Yunkeum Chang. An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science. 2026; 60(2) 429-451.
Sangim Park, Yunkeum Chang. An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea. 2026; 60(2), 429-451.
Sangim Park and Yunkeum Chang. "An Exploratory Study on a Framework for the Social Functions of Public Libraries in Korea" Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science 60, no.2 (2026) : 429-451.
