Nowon-gu Operates 'Library Leader Guidance Program'

From August 12 to 26, every Wednesday at 10 AM, three lectures on libraries and communities, citizens' right to know, and relational psychology will be held at Nowon-gu Office 6th floor small auditorium... 40 students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via Nowon-gu Public Library website until August 5

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) is recruiting students for the library-centered community activist education program, the ‘Library Leader Guidance Course.’

The district has prepared this lecture with themes that strengthen the capabilities of community activists based on libraries, enabling residents, communities, and libraries to collaboratively create public value in the local society.

The lectures will be held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from August 12 to 26 in the small auditorium on the 6th floor of Nowon-gu Office.

The number of participants is limited to 40 on a first-come, first-served basis, and any Nowon-gu resident can apply. Applications can be submitted through the Nowon-gu public library website by August 5.

This course consists of three main topics: ▲ Libraries and Communities (Theme: The Right to Dream and Libraries) ▲ Citizens’ Right to Know (The Era of Fake News) ▲ Psychology of Relationships (Time to Read Relationships).

The first lecture will focus on considering the direction libraries, as the foundation of community activities, should take together with residents. The second lecture on citizens’ right to know will be conducted by Senior Reporter Bon-gwon Koo of The Hankyoreh, addressing the infodemic problem caused by fake news experienced during the early spread of COVID-19.

The final lecture on the psychology of relationships will provide time to share various psychological concerns felt during community activities. Psychiatrist Dr. Yohan Moon will serve as the instructor, expected to offer practical help to community activists.

The district continuously promotes projects to revitalize community through libraries. It provides 33 library idle spaces, including public libraries, as community spaces, runs the ‘Reading In’ project where volunteer activists visit vulnerable groups to read books, and supports reading clubs. This year, through the ‘Library Community Contest Project,’ it will support about 30 communities with over 20 million KRW.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “Libraries are not just spaces for reading books but pathways connecting people to people,” adding, “In the post-COVID era, we will continue to implement related policies so that libraries can become the focal point for revitalizing community.”

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