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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the case of 'drive-thru' services newly introduced and tried in libraries in Korea under the influence of COVID-19, and to develop and propose a service model so that this service can be continuously applied to all libraries in the future. Therefore, the method of study was selected and analyzed by selecting one of the representative libraries that provide related services in Seoul Special City, Incheon Metropolitan City, and Anyang City of Gyeonggi Province. In addition, a focus group interview was conducted with twelve people in charge to find a way to apply the drive-thru service to the library. As a result, the library's drive-thru service is a way to fulfill the library's original purpose of providing information materials while minimizing faceto-face contact with users. It was concluded that it is a suitable method for a library of complex buildings, where there is a lack of parking space. In addition, it was deduced that it may be one of the ways to use the library efficiently for office workers who are unable to use library services during the opening hours. Therefore, if the drive-thru service is implemented according to the developed model, it is expected to increase the library visit rate and data utilization rate.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the service quality of special libraries using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method. This study also applied the working year factor to IPA model for establishing more improved library service strategies. A total 127 library users who work in governmental policy or research institutions in South Korea participated in this study. This study conducted regression analysis to compare with the results of IPA. The results of survey revealed that special library users had high expectation for library services, but they perceived the performance of the library service as insufficient. Special library users assessed that the information services of libraries were well provided but required additional efforts in services related with space and provided by librarian. Interestingly, when the library services were measured by working years, special library users who have worked for more than eight years were generally satisfied with library services with no “possible overkill” services, but users with less than three years working experience particularly expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by librarians. The results of regression analysis supported the results of IPA. Finally, this study provides several important suggestions for better special library service.

This study examined the virtual methods of service delivery being deployed by librarians in private universities in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to analyse the virtual methods of service delivery among librarians and determine the predominant method used among the librarians. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Total enumeration technique was adopted for the study. A population of 181 librarians from 45 private universities in Southern Nigeria were involved. Data were gathered, analysed and presented using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The study found that librarians used different virtual methods of service delivery. Library website 157 (90%) and e-mail 132 (76.3%) were the prominent electronic media used by librarians while Facebook 59 (34%) and Whatsapp 57 (32.9%) were the predominant social media platforms applied for service delivery by librarians. Electronic media were more used for latest publications arrival, as well as library education and document delivery services while social media were more used for reference services and selective dissemination of information. In conclusion, virtual methods of service delivery were deployed by librarians in private universities for service delivery. In comparing the virtual methods, librarians used more of electronic media than social media to deliver services to their users. Therefore, electronic media were predominantly used than social media, many of the virtual methods were found to be underutilised while recommendations were proffered.

This study purposed to discover whether or not academic libraries reflect these changing roles. We selected K University as the research target and surveyed user satisfaction of materials, staff services, facilities, electronic devices, media, and so on. The research findings are as follows: 1) the frequency of library visits of University K was on the high side, 2) the primary purpose of using the academic library was associated with learning or reading, therefore, the most used library spaces were related to that, 3) the most used library materials were 'general books', the most unused were 'reference books', 4) the most preferred way to obtain needed materials when failing to find wanted materials was 'Contact librarian'. A similar phenomenon occurred in terms of facility use, 5) university K's users were usually satisfied with the loan policy, 6) the rate of users who don't know whether there is user education was very high, the rate of users who have no experience with user education was extremely low. These research findings can be referenced by library management to improve libraries' service quality and take advantage of complex spatial configurations.

With accommodation of a population of many young people and families due to Hangang River New Town Housing Project and development of railway station spheres, a need is increasing to improve the quality of public libraries service for Gimpo citizens and to establish more libraries. This study thus analyzed the book lending data of Gimpo City libraries, and the city's libraries-related social media big data in an effort to forecast the users, and thus to propose four library service improvement measures. First, in terms of book gathering and book development policy plans, a proposal was made to expand good books for children and youth, and to expand general original-language books related to learning of English, and English books for children. Second, in terms of the establishment of additional libraries or specialization strategy, a proposal was made to establish exclusive children's libraries or English libraries, and to establish library specialization strategy with a focus on children and English themes. Third, in terms of library culture programs, a proposal was made to provide library culture programs in relation to children education and to expand weekend library culture programs. Fourth, in terms of library facilities, considering the convenience of parking facilities, a proposal was made to establish libraries near apartment complexes.

For a library to be able provide information services and fulfill its function as a knowledge convergence center capable of responding to various information demands, the development of next-generation information systems based on the latest information and communication technology is needed. The development of mobile information services using portable devices such smart phones and tablet PCs and information systems which incorporate the concepts of cloud computing, SaaS (Software as a Service), annotation and Library2.0 is also required. This paper describes a library information system that utilizes collective intelligence and cloud computing. The information system developed for this study adopts the SaaS-based cloud computing service concept to cope with the shift in the mobile service paradigm in libraries and the explosion of electronic data. The strengths of such a conceptual model include the sharing of resources, support of multi-tenants, and the configuration and support of metadata. The user services are provided in the form of software on-demand. To test the performance of the developed system, the efficiency analysis and TTA certification test were conducted. The results of performance tests, It is encouraging that, at least up to 100MB, the job time is approximately linear and with only a moderate overhead of less than one second. The system also passed the level-3 or higher criteria in the certification test, which includes the SaaS maturity, performance and application program functions.

Purpose The purpose of the study is to identify the need of a mobile based library information and service delivery system in developing countries, identify the services that are possible to provide with the help of mobile phones and their applications, design a mobile based library information and service delivery system, and identify major challenges regarding mobile based library information and service delivery systems.Design/ Methodology/ Approach The research is exploratory in nature. This paper is based on a review of literature, survey information, and on the author’s own viewpoints. A comprehensive search of scientific literature has been done along with a survey for validating the necessity of designing mobile based library information and service delivery systems. Responses to closed-ended questions in particular on 7-point Likert scales were analyzed using the descriptive analysis techniques of SPSS 20.0 and responses to other closed-ended questions were analyzed using general statistics.Findings The research indicates that users of academic libraries, especially students and faculty members, have a positive notion regarding designing and implementing a mobile based library information and service delivery system. It also reveals user opinions regarding the possible problems associated with the design and implementation of a mobile based library information and service delivery system.Originality The paper explores mobile based library information and service delivery systems for better and faster service provision to its potential users.

The study examined perception of library personnel towards social media utilization for information service delivery in kwara state university library. It adopted the descriptive survey design with population consisting of 27 professional librarians in three selected university libraries in kwara State. Total enumerative sampling techniques were used because the population of the study is manageable by the researcher. Percentage and mean were used in analyzing the data. Primary data solicited would be cleaned, coded and entered into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 software for quantitative analysis. The findings of the study revealed the services rendered by library professional in university libraries in Kwara State, are Current Awareness Services (CAS), Photocopying services, Technical Services, Circulation/borrowing services, Internet services, and Bibliographic verification services. Majority of the respondent indicated Myspace, Google plus, Flickr, Telegram, Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook are the social media platforms used for service delivery by librarians. Also, majority of the respondents in university libraries indicated Google plus, LinkedIn, Myspace, Skype, WhatsApp, Flickr, WeChat, Twitter and Facebook as social media space use for information service delivery effectively and Bandwidth problem, Limited fund, Lack of maintenance culture, Lack of Awareness, Copyright Issue, Technophobia are the major challenges inhibiting the use of social media for service delivery by the library staff. Lastly, the study concluded with recommendations.

This paper provides an overview of the emergence of resource discovery systems and services, along with their advantages, best practices, and current landscapes. It outlines some of the key services and functionalities of a comprehensive discovery model suitable for academic libraries in developing countries. The proposed model (VuFind as a discovery tool) performs like other existing web-scale resource discovery systems, both commercial and open-source, and is capable of providing information resources from different sources in a single-window search interface. The objective of the paper is to provide seamless access to globally distributed subscribed as well as open access resources through its discovery interface, based on a unified index. This model uses Koha, DSpace, and Greenstone as back-ends and VuFind as a discovery layer in the front-end and has also integrated many enhanced search features like Bento-box search, Geodetic search, and full-text search (using Apache Tika). The goal of this paper is to provide the academic community with a one-stop shop for better utilising and integrating heterogeneous bibliographic data sources with VuFind (https://vufind.org/vufind).

The purpose of this study is to improve library promotional marketing for the disabled by identifying requirements of public library disability services. This study aimed to investigate librarian service providers' awareness of library programs for the disabled in order to prepare a systematic plan for promoting such library services. Research methods used are a literature analysis and survey. First, the ratio of respondents with experience promoting activities and services for the disabled was less than 50%. Second, regarding methods for promoting library disability services, the respondents used library homepages, press releases, library user guides, library newsletters, and library pamphlets in that order. Third, when asked what kind of PR media the library disability service providers had experience with and how often they use it, library boards and banners were the most common response. Fourth, suggested improvements to the current design and content of PR materials included: clearer word choice (or greater understandability), more detailed descriptions, simpler layouts, and more interesting or eye-catching content in that order. Fifth, the library disability services which are in the most need of public relations were guide information for library disability services, Library and Information Service (DOI services and search services), using alternative materials and the library collection, and aiding the information search. Overall, when evaluating the promotion of disability services in Korea, the library's public relations for disabled services needs to improve because currently neither librarians nor the disabled community they are targeting has frequent or quality experience with it. Thus, the policy department for the library disability services must develop a variety of promotional strategies adjusted for each type of the disability and distribute PR materials to service providers individually, making sure to utilize effective PR methods.

In order to establish a digital-based use environment for the provision of new information services suitable for the 5G era, it is necessary to discuss the direction of service provision by the National Library of Children and Young Adults in the 5G era. Based on utilization services in other fields, library services in the 5G era, including the development and provision of employee education and training services, ultra-high-definition and 360-degree realistic contents and education on library use, provision of multi-dimensional realistic media streaming broadcasting services, provision of telepresence education programs, activation of virtual communities, implementation of hologram performance halls/exhibit centers, and provision of unmanned book delivery services, environment monitoring, safety monitoring, and customized services, were proposed. In addition, based on 5G service, 5G technology, and library application direction, advancing into a producing and supporting base for ultra-realistic and immersive contents in the 5G era, strengthening online and mobile services in the non-contact era, and establishing a smart library environment were proposed as the service provision direction for the National Library of Children and Young Adults in the 5G era.

서비스디자인은 서비스를 개선하거나 새로운 서비스를 창출하기 위한 과정이며, 방법론이다. 본 연구는 서비스디자인 방법론을 적용하여 도서관서비스를 혁신하거나 새로운 서비스를 창출한 사례를 분석하였다. 본 사례연구는 덴마크 코펜하겐 시립도서관, 오스트레일리아 빅토리아 주립도서관, 피츠버그 카네기도서관, 조지아 공과대학도서관, 노스캐롤라이나 주립대학도서관 등 5개 도서관을 분석대상으로 삼았다. 사례분석을 위해 내용요소를 디자인 요구, 참여 대상자, 기간, 프로세스, 도구, 결과, 주요 특성으로 구분하였다. 본 사례연구를 통해 도출한 시사점은 다음과 같다: (1) 도서관의 서비스디자인은 이용자 중심의 서비스, 미래지향적인 서비스 창출에 주안점을 두고 있다. (2) 도서관의 서비스디자인은 사서, 이용자, 디자인 컨설팅 전문가 등 모든 이해당사자의 협업에 의해서 이루어진다. (3) 기간의 관점에서 보면, 서비스디자인은 지속적이며, 프로젝트의 성격이 있다. (4) 도서관 서비스디자인은 이용자 경험, 과정, 프로토타입 개발 및 적용에 주안점을 둔다. (5) 도서관 서비스디자인은 설문, 조사, 면담 등 전통적인 방법 외에 블루프린트, 고객여정지도, 터치 포인트, 섀도우, 폐르소나 등 새로운 도구를 활용하고 있다. (6) 도서관 서비스디자인의 목적은 서비스 개선 및 서비스 창출에 있고, 총체적인 접근방식에 주안점을 둔다.

Service design is a process and methodology for innovating or creating service. This study analyzed library case that applied service design method to library service innovation and creation. The object of this case studies include 7 library such as Copenhagen's municipal library, State Library of Victoria, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Georgia institute of technology library, North carolina state university library. This study analyzed separately to service design requirements, stake-holders, period, process, tools, result and main feature. The implications obtained through this case study are as follows: (1) The design of the library service are focused on user-centered services, future service creation. (2) The service design for library is designed by the collaboration of all stake-holder. (3) From the point of view of period, the service design is continuous, and it has a nature of the project. (4) The service design in library focus on user experience, processes and prototypes development and application. (5) The service design in library are applied to the new tool such as blue print, customer journey map, touch-point, shadow, persona. (6) The purpose of the service design in library is improved and created services, and is has holistic approach.

본 연구에서는 미국의 P공공도서관과 그 이웃한 몇몇 도서관들의 서비스 사례를 개관하고 이를 참고로 우리나라 공공도서관에 도입할 필요가 있다고 판단되는 서비스들을 제안하였다. 우리나라 공공도서관이 본질적 역할을 감당하고 지역 주민의 지원을 확보할 수 있기 위해 1) 정보사회의 환경에 상응하는 정보제공 서비스, 2) 학교 교육과 평생교육을 지원할 수 있는 서비스, 3) 주민들의 문화와 예술적 욕구를 충족시켜줄 수 있는 서비스의 개발을 제시하였다.

This study outlined the services of the P Public Library and some other libraries in California, USA for benchmarking to develop the public library services in Korea. To perform the role of public libraries and to assure the library users' supports in Korea, the development of following services are suggested in this study : 1) information services suited to information society 2) services to supply the public and lifelong education 3) services related to the cultural and artistic desires of the local community.

공공도서관은 시대와 역사의 흐름에 따라 다양한 역할을 수행해왔다. 하지만 도서관을 둘러싼 환경의 변화는 도서관의 존재 기반을 약하게 하고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 도서관에 대한 인식을 변화시키기 위해 도서관 서비스 경험을 '브랜드 이미지' 관점에서 살펴볼 것을 제안하고자 한다. 본 연구의 목적은 서비스 경험이 도서관 상징적 이미지에 미치는 영향과 기능적, 경험적 이미지의 매개효과를 확인하는 것이다. 이를 위해 서울 소재 공공도서관, 작은도서관 17곳에서 설문을 진행하였으며, 총 393건의 데이터가 수집되었다. 변인 간 영향관계와 매개효과를 확인하기 위해 다중회귀분석과 부트스트랩 검정을 실시하였다. 연구 결과 서비스 경험이 도서관 상징적 이미지에 긍정적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 서비스 경험과 상징적 이미지 사이에서 기능적, 경험적 이미지의 매개효과를 확인하였으며, 매개효과의 대부분은 완전매개효과 형태를 띠고 있었다. 이는 상징적 이미지를 변화시키기 위해 도서관 서비스 경험을 기능적, 경험적 이미지 관점에서 살펴볼 필요가 있다는 것을 의미한다. 본 연구는 상징적 이미지에 대한 서비스 경험의 영향력을 확인하고, 도서관에 대한 사회문화적 인식을 긍정적으로 변화시키기 위해 기능적, 경험적 이미지 관점의 필요성을 제시했다는 점에 그 의의가 있다.

Public libraries have played diverse roles by the flow of time and history. However, changes in the environment surrounding libraries are weakening their foundation for existence. In this context, we propose looking at the library service experience from a 'brand image' perspective to change the library's perception. This study aims to examine the influence of service experience on the symbolic image of the library and the mediating effects of functional and experiential images. To achieve this, surveys were conducted at 17 public and small libraries in Seoul, and 393 questionnaire replies were collected. Multiple regression analysis and bootstrap test were performed to confirm the influence relationship and mediating effect between variables. As a result of the study, it was found that the service experience had a positive effect on the symbolic image of the library. The mediating effect of functional and experiential images was confirmed between service experience and symbolic images, and most of the mediating effects exhibit a full mediation pattern. This indicates that looking at the library service experience from the perspective of functional and experiential images is necessary to change the symbolic image. This study is meaningful in that it examines the influence of service experience on symbolic images while proposing the necessity of a functional and experiential image perspective to change the sociocultural view of libraries positively.

본 연구는 3차원 서비스품질 모형을 적용한 공공도서관 서비스품질이 이용자 만족도와 이용자 충성도에 어떻게 영향을 미치는가를 파악하기 위해 연구모형을 설계하고 검증하였다. 이를 위해 지역 및 도서관 특성을 고려하여 서울 및 경기도 21개의 공공도서관에서 이용자 설문조사를 실시하여 유효표본 353부를 연구에 사용하였다. 분석 결과, 서비스품질의 물리적환경품질(PQ), 상호작용품질(IQ), 결과품질(OQ)은 이용자 만족도(US)에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 서비스품질의 결과품질(OQ)은 이용자 충성도(UL)에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이용자 만족도(US)는 이용자 충성도(UL)에 영향력이 있음을 파악하였다. 이용자 만족의 선행요인으로 품질의 향상은 이용자의 만족도 향상에 직접적으로 영향을 주고, 이용자 충성도에 영향을 주는 핵심요인은 이용자 만족도이며, 서비스 결과에 대한 품질 인식은 이용자 만족도와 이용자 충성도에 직·간접적으로 영향을 주었다. 변화하는 공공도서관 이용자의 욕구에 대한 대응을 할 수 있는 연구가 활발히 이루어져야 할 것이다.

This study aimed to develop and validate a research model to investigate how the service quality of public libraries, where a 3-dimensional service quality model was applied, impacts user satisfaction and loyalty. We collected 353 valid responses through a survey targeting public library users across 21 locations, considering various regional and library-specific characteristics. Our analysis revealed that physical environment quality (PQ), interaction quality (IQ), and outcome quality (OQ) of service quality influence user satisfaction (US). Additionally, outcome quality (OQ) of service quality impacts user loyalty (UL), and user satisfaction (US) affects user loyalty (UL). We also found that quality improvement is a leading factor for user satisfaction, user satisfaction is the primary factor of user loyalty, and the perception of service quality directly and indirectly affects user satisfaction and loyalty. We concluded that continuous research should be actively conducted to respond to the evolving needs of public library users.

지식정보사회는 물론 문화사회의 진전에 따른 사회 환경 변화에 따라 지역사회 평생교육의 필요성과 지역주민의 문화적 욕구의 증가로 도서관을 이용하는 사람들이 날로 증가되고 있다. 또한 이용자들의 도서관서비스에 대한 요구도 복잡⋅다양화되고 있으며 이용자들의 서비스에 대한 기대 수준도 더욱 높아지고 있는 추세이다. 공공도서관에서는 지역사회 구성원의 정보이용, 문화활동, 평생교육의 증진이라는 세 가지 목표를 실천하는 공공기관으로 모든 정책과 서비스를 마땅히 이용자 중심으로 수행되어져야 함으로 공공도서관에서도 고객지향적 행정서비스를 위해 도서관이용서비스헌장을 제정하여 운영하고 있으나, 보다 구체적인 서비스이행은 미흡하다. 이에 도서관서비스에 대한 이용자 만족도를 제고하고, 친절하고 품위 있는 공공서비스 문화의 선진화를 촉진하기 위하여 공공기관으로서 공공도서관에서 마땅히 서비스해야할 헌장과 공공시설 이용자들이 마땅히 지켜주어야 할 사항인 도서관 이용규정을 개발하였다.

Recently there have been an increase in number of new library buildings and its users due to the demand of lifelong learning and cultural experiences of the local community and also the extension to their opening hours. At the same time there have been a growing number of problem users in local libraries. This seems closely associated with an increase in number of unemployment rates and their mental health issue. This causes a great challenge to the local libraries. in particular, to the front-line librarians. If these challenges are not dealt appropriately at all levels within the library organization the overall quality of services is likely to degrade leaving the general users dissatisfied and the staff adversely affected. Therefore in this study we propose a charter of library service and a library code of conduct to meet the aforementioned challenges and enhance the overall quality of library services.

본 연구는 대학도서관에서 제공하는 서비스 가치를 극대화하기 위하여 서비스디자인 방법론을 대학도서관에 적용하였다. 이를 위하여 서비스디자인 모형인 '더블다이아몬드모델'(Double Diamond Model)을 대학도서관에 적용, 서비스디자인 도구인 퍼소나(Persona), 고객여정지도(Customer Journey Map), 터치포인트(Touch Points)를 활용하였다. 서비스디자인을 대학도서관에 반영하기 위하여 주제와 관련된 문헌 및 선행연구를 고찰하였으며, 설문조사 및 이용자와 사서면담, 현장조사를 통해 상황별 이슈를 발견하고 퍼소나와 상황시나리오를 도출하였다. 나아가 설정된 퍼소나의 상황별 행동과 이용자의 감정변화에 대한 정보를 종합하여 이를 고객여정지도로 시각화하고 3개 분야 11개 항목의 서비스 개선안을 제안하였다. 본 연구는 특정 서비스를 개선하기보다 서비스 개선방안을 도출하기까지의 과정에 주안점을 두었다. 또한, 대학도서관 서비스개선 및 새로운 서비스 방안을 제시하는 것이 본 연구의 목적이었다. 이를 통해 실질적인 서비스 개선 방안을 대학도서관에 적용하였다는 것에 본 연구의 의의가 있다.

In this study, the author applied the service design methodology to the university library to maximize the service value provided by the university library. To this end, the 'Double Diamond Model', a service design model, was applied to the university library, and service design tools such as Persona, Customer Journey Map, and Touch Points were utilized. To reflect on the service design in the university library, the author first reviewed the literature related to the subject and researched the previous studies. Then, the issue was discovered by questionnaire surveys, interviews with users and librarians, and field investigations. Based on this, Persona and situation scenarios were derived. In addition, after synthesizing Persona's situational behavior and user's emotional change, the study visualized the Customer Journey Map and suggested service improvement plans for 11 items in 3 areas. This study is focused on the process of deriving service improvement plans rather than improving a specific service. The purpose of this study was to improve university library service and to suggest new service plans. The significance of this study is that the practical service improvement plans were applied to the university library.

본 연구의 목적은 공공도서관 서비스이용자를 충성도에 따라 세분화하고 각 세분시장을 목표시장으로 하는 공공도서관서비스 포지셔닝전략을 탐색하는데 있다. 연구 목적을 달성하기위해 공공도서관 이용자를 대상으로 인터뷰를 진행하였으며 인터뷰결과는 질적 분석 방법으로 분석하였다. 분석결과를 바탕으로 공공도서관서비스에 대한 충성도가 낮은 집단에 제시된 포지셔닝전략은 첫째, 이동도서관서비스의 확대실시 및 셔틀버스의 활용, 둘째, 정기적이고 체계적인 이용자조사, 셋째, 공공도서관 서비스 홍보방식의 다양화, 넷째, 이용자조사를 통해 이용자가 원하는 자료 구비 등 이었다. 공공도서관 서비스에 대한 충성도가 높은 집단에 대한 포지셔닝전략은 첫째, 내부마케팅, 둘째, 도서관 시설 및 설비 품질의 일정 수준 유지, 셋째, 취학 전 아동 및 초, 중, 고등학생과 학부모를 위한 독서프로그램 기획 및 제공이었다.

The purpose of this study is to suggest public library service positioning strategies for the segmented markets according to public library service users’ loyalty. To achieve the study purpose, this study conducted interview with public library users. Qualitative method was utilized to analyze the data. The following public library service positioning strategies for the both segmented groups were suggested: 1) expanding of bookmobile service and utilization of shuttle bus, 2) regular and systematic user study, 3) diversification of public library service promotion methods, 4) user survey, 5) internal marketing, 6) increasing environmental quality of public library services, and 7) provision of reading programs for preschoolers, students, and their parents.

본 연구는 디지털 환경에서 전문도서관의 서비스 품질평가와 이용자 만족도를 측정하기 위해 정부출연 연구소 이용자를 인문사회분야와 과학기술분야로 나누어 '서비스 품질', '공간 품질', '정보 품질'과 '이용자 만족도'에 유의한 관계가 있는지를 7개의 가설을 가지고 검증하였다. 연구결과, '서비스 품질'에서 사서의 능력과 자질이, '공간 품질'에서 도서관 홈페이지 공간이, '정보 품질'에서는 정보의 정확성과 유용성이 만족도에 큰 영향을 미쳤다. 제언으로 전문도서관 사서의 서비스 품질 향상 및 전문교육의 필요성, 사서의 헌신성, 자발성, 태도에 대한 소양교육의 필요성, 차별화되고 특성화된 고품질 정보의 제공, 홈페이지 접근 편리화로 다양한 컨텐츠와 자료검색 지원기능 강화를 제안하였다.

This research was conducted to measure the satisfaction level of users and the service quality of specialized libraries in the digital environment. 289 users of 24 government-funded institutes were divided into humanity/social science area and science/technology area for comparison. Using seven hypotheses, the tests were conducted between three independent variables, service quality, space quality, and information quality and one dependent variable, user satisfaction. It was concluded that the competence and quality of the librarian, library homepage, and quality of information are most critical for user satisfaction. Suggestions are made: an improvement in the service quality and specialization of the librarian's skills, a need for librarian's courtesy education, a provision of differentiated and specialized quality of information, an easy access to the library homepage, and supports on the contents and information search.