Partial Reopening of Dongdaemun-gu Public Library

Partial Operation of 15 Public and Small Libraries... Introduction of Electronic Entry Logs, Maintaining User Distances... Book Borrowing/Returning and Reading Services Available

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) has decided to partially operate public libraries to alleviate the inconvenience residents face due to the long-term closure of libraries.

Starting from the 20th, to soothe residents tired from COVID-19 and to quench their thirst for cultural activities, seven Dongdaemun-gu public libraries (Information, Dapsimni, Baebongsan Forest, Dongdaemun Chaekmadang, Hwikyung Children’s, Yongdu Children’s, Jang-an Children’s) and eight small libraries (Imun Children’s, Imun Sports and Culture Center Children’s Library, Ann Lounge, Jang-an Maru, Jang-an Kkum Maru Children’s, Jeongok Village, Jang-an Gaonnuri, Jang-an Cherry Blossom Road) will be partially operated.

During the partial operation period, book lending and returns will be available from each library’s opening hours (9 a.m. or 10 a.m.) until 6 p.m., and reading services inside the reference rooms can also be used.

Detailed information such as location, contact, and operating hours for each library can be found on the Dongdaemun-gu public library integrated website.

To prevent COVID-19 infection and ensure safe facility use, visitors must undergo a temperature check and record their entry in the visitor log at the entrance before entering. Depending on the density of library users, the number of visitors and library usage hours may be restricted.

For this partial operation, the district has introduced an electronic entry log (KI Pass) at all public libraries. Visitors can authenticate their personal encrypted QR code provided via Naver or KakaoTalk on devices installed in the libraries, leaving a visit record. The introduction of the electronic entry log strengthens user privacy protection and simplifies facility usage procedures. For users who have difficulty using QR codes, handwritten logs will also be maintained.

You Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “I hope this partial operation of library facilities will help relieve the local residents’ thirst for cultural enjoyment,” and added, “For the health and safety of users, we ask for active cooperation in following the ‘social distancing in daily life’ guidelines, such as filling out the visitor log, wearing masks, and maintaining distance between users when using library facilities.”

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