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Librarians’ Perception of Kid’s Catalog in Korean Public Libraries

  • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
  • Abbr : JKLISS
  • 2011, 42(4), pp.89-109
  • DOI : 10.16981/kliss.42.4.201112.89
  • Publisher : Korean Library And Information Science Society
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science

Rho Jee-Hyun 1

1부산대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study intends to provide the essential data for developing kid's catalog in Korean public libraries. Focus was on the experience and perception of librarians who have provided a service for the children. To the end, this study investigated the children's information behavior and search behavior of OPAC from the viewpoint of librarians, and figured out what barriers are confronted when children are looking for reading materials. On the basis of data, discussed in details are practical considerations for kid's catalogs to improve the information access of children. The data were collected through a survey and depth interview with 29 librarians in public libraries, and referred to the existing OPAC for the discussion.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.