@article{ART003218056},
author={Yeojoo Lim and Lee, Yeon Ok},
title={A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City},
journal={Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society},
issn={2466-2542},
year={2025},
volume={56},
number={2},
pages={55-85}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yeojoo Lim
AU - Lee, Yeon Ok
TI - A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City
JO - Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
PY - 2025
VL - 56
IS - 2
PB - Korean Library And Information Science Society
SP - 55
EP - 85
SN - 2466-2542
AB - This study analyzed public librarians’ perceptions and attitudes toward youth-only spaces by conducting a survey of 142 librarians working at 25 public libraries in the Busan area that provide services for youth, and conducting in-depth interviews with 3 librarians who have experience in youth services. The research findings showed that public librarians in Busan highly recognize the necessity of teen users and teen services, and also demonstrated positive attitudes toward the need for youth-only spaces. In particular, the most important factor in operating youth-only spaces was found to be respecting youth opinions and promoting their participation. To realize this, a shift in awareness among library stakeholders must be prioritized, and it was confirmed that librarians should recognize that youth are the true owners of library spaces and support them in proactively creating these spaces. Additionally, it was emphasized that youth opinions should be actively reflected in various service areas including collection development, program planning, and operations.
KW - Public Library;Youth Space;Youth Services;Librarian’s Perception
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Yeojoo Lim and Lee, Yeon Ok. (2025). A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 56(2), 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim and Lee, Yeon Ok. 2025, "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City", Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, vol.56, no.2 pp.55-85.
Yeojoo Lim, Lee, Yeon Ok "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56.2 pp.55-85 (2025) : 55.
Yeojoo Lim, Lee, Yeon Ok. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City. 2025; 56(2), 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim and Lee, Yeon Ok. "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56, no.2 (2025) : 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim; Lee, Yeon Ok. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 56(2), 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim; Lee, Yeon Ok. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 2025; 56(2) 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim, Lee, Yeon Ok. A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City. 2025; 56(2), 55-85.
Yeojoo Lim and Lee, Yeon Ok. "A Study on Librarians’ Perceptions of Dedicated Youth Spaces in Public Libraries: Focusing on Libraries in Busan City" Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society 56, no.2 (2025) : 55-85.
