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@article{ART003218044},
author={Lee Sung Sook and Ji Won Lee},
title={Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D},
journal={Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society},
issn={2466-2542},
year={2025},
volume={56},
number={2},
pages={27-54}

TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Sung Sook
AU - Ji Won Lee
TI - Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D
JO - Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
PY - 2025
VL - 56
IS - 2
PB - Korean Library And Information Science Society
SP - 27
EP - 54
SN - 2466-2542
AB - The objective of this study is to examine perceptions regarding the collaboration and support between public libraries and small libraries for activities aimed at addressing the knowledge and information divide. To this end, a survey was conducted. A subsequent analysis of the survey results yielded the following implications. Firstly, the necessity of fortifying knowledge and information divide reduction activities between public libraries and small libraries was confirmed. Secondly, the designated areas should prioritize the implementation of reading culture programs and the promotion of existing library services. Thirdly, the following improvements for public libraries were proposed: The objectives of the initiative include securing a budget, strengthening the support and liaison role of regional representative libraries, and promoting education to enhance the expertise of small library operators and volunteers. Fourthly, the following improvements were proposed for public small libraries: The objectives of the initiative include securing librarian personnel, improving awareness, and expanding facilities and equipment. Fifthly, the report highlighted the potential for enhanced collaboration between public libraries and small libraries, emphasizing the importance of facilitating the exchange of opinions and information, as well as specialized education on resolving public-private conflicts and linked management. The findings of this study can be employed as fundamental data for collaborative endeavors between public libraries and small libraries in activities aimed at addressing the knowledge and information divide.
KW - Knowledge and Information Divide;Public Libraries;Small Libraries;Librarians
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Lee Sung Sook and Ji Won Lee. (2025). Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 56(2), 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook and Ji Won Lee. 2025, "Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D", Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, vol.56, no.2 pp.27-54.

Lee Sung Sook, Ji Won Lee "Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56.2 pp.27-54 (2025) : 27.

Lee Sung Sook, Ji Won Lee. Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D. 2025; 56(2), 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook and Ji Won Lee. "Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56, no.2 (2025) : 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook; Ji Won Lee. Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 56(2), 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook; Ji Won Lee. Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 2025; 56(2) 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook, Ji Won Lee. Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D. 2025; 56(2), 27-54.

Lee Sung Sook and Ji Won Lee. "Survey on Perceptions of Public and Small Libraries’ Support and Collaboration to Close the Knowledge Information Divide: Focusing on Public Librarians and Small Library Operators in City D" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56, no.2 (2025) : 27-54.