• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.97-117
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• 2003

This study analyzed the functions, organizational structure and activities of NCLIS, LIC and Resource in USA and UK. In result, NCLIS as an independent agency within executive branch performs the powerful advisory function to U.S. Congress and government agencies and supports to improve the library and information services with IMLS conducting the government policies. LIC and Resource in UK renders advisory function to improve library and information services with government fund although they are only committee under the Department for Culture , Media and Sports.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.20
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• pp.187-216
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• 1993

The overall goal of this study is to identify what I'||'&'||'R is, and what services should be offered as legitimate I'||'&'||'R actives. The gist of the study is as follows: 1. The shift of the clients targeted to receive the services from disadvantageous to every person. 2. Ambiguity in I'||'&'||'R definition. Because it is hard to distinguish I'||'&'||'R service from the traditional reference service, and shifting of clients, the establishment of the definition was very difficult. Instead of a definite answer, the criteria for "I'||'&'||'R Providers" was drawn. 3. Most provided services were simple and complex information giving based on resource file. Constructing resource file is a major component of I'||'&'||'R service. 4. From 1980s, many I'||'&'||'R providing libraries adapted computer a n.0, pplications. 5. Social work and library-internship was advised to conduct a cooperative project by NCLIS, I'||'&'||'R Task Force. 6. In the high technological era, there continue to be many people who need the su n.0, pportive relationship. I'||'&'||'R is to optimize both the service and clients. Librarian must learn from the principle of high tech/high touch.