@article{ART003065114},
author={Eun Youp Rha and Sangoh Na and Jongwook Lee},
title={Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries},
journal={Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society},
issn={2466-2542},
year={2024},
volume={55},
number={1},
pages={123-143},
doi={10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123}
TY - JOUR
AU - Eun Youp Rha
AU - Sangoh Na
AU - Jongwook Lee
TI - Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries
JO - Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
PY - 2024
VL - 55
IS - 1
PB - Korean Library And Information Science Society
SP - 123
EP - 143
SN - 2466-2542
AB - In this study, we analyzed the trends in staffing changes in academic libraries over the past ten years and surveyed staff working there to assess their perceptions of staffing levels and the current criteria for staffing allocation in academic libraries. We utilized statistical data from academic libraries to analyze staffing changes from 2014 to 2023. The survey was conducted through an online questionnaire targeting library staff, and responses from 216 respondents from 4-year universities and junior colleges were analyzed. The analysis of staffing changes revealed a decrease in the average number of employees in large 4-year universities and junior colleges, with a decrease in regular positions and an increase in non-regular positions. Survey results suggest causes such as declining school-age population and admissions quotas, budget shortages in universities, and structural adjustments. The perception of staff from 4-year universities and junior colleges regarding the criteria for staffing allocation was mainly negative, suggesting improvements such as increasing and refining criteria numbers, specifying standards for full-time librarians, clarifying criteria for compliance, and enhancing enforcement of standards. The results of this study can enhance understanding of staffing situations in academic libraries and serve as fundamental data for improving staffing criteria in the future, based on an understanding of librarians’ perceptions on the ground.
KW - Academic Library;Staffing Situation;Staffing Allocation Criteria;Perception Study
DO - 10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
ER -
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na and Jongwook Lee. (2024). Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 55(1), 123-143.
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na and Jongwook Lee. 2024, "Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries", Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, vol.55, no.1 pp.123-143. Available from: doi:10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na, Jongwook Lee "Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 55.1 pp.123-143 (2024) : 123.
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na, Jongwook Lee. Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries. 2024; 55(1), 123-143. Available from: doi:10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na and Jongwook Lee. "Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 55, no.1 (2024) : 123-143.doi: 10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha; Sangoh Na; Jongwook Lee. Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 55(1), 123-143. doi: 10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha; Sangoh Na; Jongwook Lee. Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 2024; 55(1) 123-143. doi: 10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na, Jongwook Lee. Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries. 2024; 55(1), 123-143. Available from: doi:10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
Eun Youp Rha, Sangoh Na and Jongwook Lee. "Field Perceptions on the Staffing Situation of Academic Libraries" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 55, no.1 (2024) : 123-143.doi: 10.16981/kliss.55.1.202403.123
