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Aspects of Intellectual Freedom Restrictions in Libraries and Countermeasures

  • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
  • Abbr : JKLISS
  • 2024, 55(2), pp.189-217
  • DOI : 10.16981/kliss.55.2.202406.189
  • Publisher : Korean Library And Information Science Society
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
  • Received : May 17, 2024
  • Accepted : June 4, 2024
  • Published : June 30, 2024

Kim, Sin-young 1

1대구대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study analyzes various recent aspects of intellectual freedom restrictions in the domestic libraries, identifies difficulties facing librarians in the field, and suggests countermeasures. Specifically, we conducted literature research, including the definition and declaration of library intellectual freedom in core documents by domestic and international expert groups, the background of selection of ‘Nadaum Children’s Book’, which is at the center of controversy, and analysis of previous research. Next, we investigated the patterns of intellectual freedom restrictions committed in libraries, difficulties encountered in the field, and cases of response at the individual library level among librarians. In addition, we surveyed the level of perception in the field about countermeasures against intellectual freedom restrictions at the level of associations and expert groups and future plans to guarantee intellectual freedom. Finally, based on this, countermeasures against restrictions of intellectual freedom were proposed at the level of the National Library Committee, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, associations and expert groups, and individual libraries.

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