International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology

Research Institute for Knowledge Content Development & Technology (건국대학교 지식콘텐츠연구소)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

A Study on the Perception of Librarians of the Impact that Libraries Have on Society

  • Noh, Younghee (Department of Library and Information Science, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2016.08.31
  • Accepted : 2016.11.01
  • Published : 2016.12.31
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

This study comprehensively analyzed domestic and foreign literature related to the value and impact of libraries on education, social behavior and economic conditions, developed a survey to investigate the librarians' perception of the libraries' value and impact, and accordingly investigated the perception of librarians according to the types of libraries in which they worked, public versus university. The results showed that the impact is greatest on education and literacy with a mean score of 3.98, followed by their social impact with 3.67 and their economic impact with 3.46. When subordinate items were analyzed it was found that the librarians perceived that the role that libraries are playing in the education area is expanding and their impact on reading and literacy is becoming greater and greater. Libraries were viewed as essential elements for education and the education system. When the difference in perception related to the impact of libraries was compared by types of libraries, the librarians in public libraries tended to rate their facilities higher than the librarians working in universities on most of the items.

Keywords

References

  1. Aabo, S., Audunson, R., & Varheim, A. (2010). How do public libraries function as meeting places?. Library & Information Science Research, 32(1), 16-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2009.07.008
  2. Ash, V., & Meyers, E. (2009). Every Child Ready to Read@ your $library^{(R)}$. Children Libraries, 3.
  3. Barrett, L. (2010). Effective school libraries: evidence of impact on student achievement. School Librarian, 58(3), 136-140.
  4. Barron, D. D., Williams, R. V., Bajjaly, S., Arns, J., & Wilson, S. (2005). The economic impact of public libraries on South Carolina. University of South Carolina.
  5. Baumbach, D. J. (2003). Making the grade: The status of school library media centers in the sunshine state and how they contribute to student achievement. Hi Willow Research and Pub.
  6. Baykan, M. (2006). Maryland's Successful Campaign to Increase Library Funding. Computers in libraries, 26(8), 16.
  7. Becker, S., Crandall, M. D., Fisher, K. E., Kinney, B., Landry, C., & Rocha, A. (2010). Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at US Libraries. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
  8. Berk & Associates. (2005). The Seattle Public Library Central Library: Economic Benefits Assessment:the Transformative Power of a Library to Redefine Learning, Community, and Economic Development. Seattle, Wash: The Firm.
  9. Bertot, J. C., Jaeger, P. T., Langa, L. A., & McClure, C. R. (2006). Public access computing and Internet access in public libraries: The role of public libraries in e-government and emergency situations. First Monday, 11(9).
  10. Carnegie-Mellon University Center for Economic Development (2006). Community impact and benefits. Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Mellon University Center for Economic Development.
  11. Casner-Lotto, J., & Barrington, L. (2006). Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers' Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21st Century US Workforce. Partnership for 21st Century Skills. 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001.
  12. Celano, D., & Neuman, S. (2001). The role of public libraries in children's literacy development. Pennsylvania, PA: Pennsylvania Library Association.
  13. Chung, H. K., Ko, Y. M., & Shim, W. (2011). A Study on the Variables Having an effect on Public Library's Use Value. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 42(2), 323-341. https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.42.2.201106.323
  14. Chung, H. K., Ko, Y. M., Shim, W., & Pyo, S. H. (2009). An Exploratory Meta Analysis of Economic Valuation Studies. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 43(4), 117-137. https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2009.43.4.117
  15. Collier, J. (2007). School Librarians Rock! Librarians' Powerful Impact on Literacy Development:Reflections of Teacher Candidates. Ohio Media Spectrum, 59(1), 29-36.
  16. Diamant-Cohen, B. (2007). First Day of Class: The Public Library's Role in 'School Readiness'. Children & Libraries, 5(1), 40-8.
  17. Economics, N. S. (2008). The economic contribution of Wisconsin public libraries to the economy of Wisconsin. North Star Economics.
  18. Ewbank, A. D. (2011). Values-Oriented Factors Leading to Retention of School Librarian Positions:A School District Case Study. School Library Media Research, 14.
  19. Fitch, L., & Warner, J. (1998). Dividends: the value of public libraries in Canada. The Bottom Line, 11(4), 158-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880459810242399
  20. Fraser, B. T., Nelson, T. W., & McClure, C. R. (2002). Describing the economic impacts and benefits of Florida public libraries: Findings and methodological applications for future work. Library & information science research, 24(3), 211-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0740-8188(02)00123-8
  21. Fujiwara, D., Lawton, R., & Mourato, S. (2015). The health and wellbeing benefits of public libraries Full report.
  22. Gauder, B. (2011). Perceptions of Libraries, 2010: Context and Community. A Report to the OCLC Membership. OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
  23. Greene, E. (1991). Books, Babies, and Libraries: Serving Infants, Toddlers, Their Parents & Caregivers. Chicago: American Library Association.
  24. Harless, D. W., & Allen, F. R. (1999). Using the contingent valuation method to measure patron benefits of reference desk service in an academic library. College & Research Libraries, 60(1), 56-69. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.60.1.56
  25. Hayes, E., & Morris, A. (2005). Leisure role of public libraries User views. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 37(3), 131-139. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000605057480
  26. Immroth, B. F., & Ash-Geisler, V. (1995). Achieving school readiness: public libraries and national education goal no. 1: with a "Prototype of public library services for young children and their families" (No. 1). Amer Library Assn.
  27. Jokitalo, P. (2010). Users consider library services increasingly important. Users consider library services increasingly important, 43(3).
  28. Ko, Y. M., Shim, W., Pyo, S. H., Chang, J. S., & Chung, H. K. (2012). An economic valuation study of public libraries in Korea. Library & Information Science Research, 34(2), 117-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2011.11.005
  29. Krueger, K. S. (2009). A Case Study of a Rural Iowa School Preparing to Meet New State Guidelines for School Libraries. School Library Media Research, 12.
  30. Ladd, P. R. (2011). The popularity of picture books with television Tie-in contents in the public library. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 1(1), 25-37. https://doi.org/10.5865/IJKCT.2011.1.1.025
  31. Lance, K. C. (2001). Proof of the Power: Recent Research on the Impact of School Library Media Programs on the Academic Achievement of US Public School Students. ERIC Digest.
  32. Lance, K. C., & Hofschire, L. (2012). Change in school librarian staffing linked with change in CSAP reading performance, 2005 to 2011. Denver, CO: Colorado State Library, Library Research Service. Retrieved March, 4, 2013.
  33. Lance, K. C., & Marks, R. B. (2008). The Link between Public Libraries and Early Reading Success. School Library Journal, 54(9), 44-47.
  34. Lance, K. C., Rodney, M. J., & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2005). Powerful libraries make powerful learners: The Illinois study. Illinois School Library Media Association.
  35. Leckie, G. J., & Hopkins, J. (2002). The public place of central libraries: Findings from Toronto and Vancouver. The Library Quarterly, 326-372.
  36. Libraries Matter: Impact Research http://www.ala.org/research/librariesmatter/
  37. MacGillivray, L., Ardell, A. L., & Curwen, M. S. (2009). Libraries, churches, and schools: The literate lives of mothers and children in a homeless shelter. Urban Education.
  38. Manjarrez, C. A. (2007). Making cities stronger: Public library contributions to local economic development.
  39. Pyo, S. H., & Park, S. Y. (2011). A Case Study on the Economic Valuation of Library Collection. Proceedings of the Conference of Korean Society for Information Management, 73-78.
  40. Rupp, R. (2009). What's the Big Idea? Science and Math at the Library for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Children & Libraries, 7(3), 27-31.
  41. Sawyer, R. (1996). The economic and job creation benefits of Ontario public libraries. The Bottom Line, 9(4), 14-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880459610131781
  42. Schwindt, M., & Tegeler, J. (2010). Preschool Story Time: Fun and Learning in the School Library. School Library Monthly, 26(6), 14-15.
  43. Shim, W. (2010). Rethinking Theoretical and Practical Issues of Economic Valuation of Library Services. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 44(4), 231-247. https://doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2010.44.4.231
  44. Skurla, J., Jacobson, J., Jaeschke, J., Jacobson, J., McTavish, D., & McIntosh, C. (2011). Minnesota public libraries' return on investment.
  45. Tenopir, C., Volentine, R., & King, W. (2012). UK scholarly reading and the value of library resources:summary results of the study conducted Spring 2011.
  46. Thornburgh, D. (2010). The economic value of the free library in Philadelphia. Fels Institute of Government.