Jeongeup-si Introduces and Operates 'Beacon System' in the Province's First Public Library

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk has introduced beacon service for the first time among public libraries in the Jeonbuk region to provide a better reading culture and services.

The beacon system is a short-range wireless communication technology using Bluetooth, which enables services such as child notification service and reading room seat reservation service.

Starting from the 14th, parents can check their children's library visit and exit information in real time through push notifications on a smartphone app.

In particular, the mobile seat assignment system is expected to greatly assist citizens in using the library reading rooms.

Previously, citizens could only be assigned reading room seats at the Central Library through kiosk devices.

However, with the addition of the seat assignment function using smartphones, users can now check and reserve seats on the spot without location restrictions anywhere inside the library.

Services utilizing the beacon system are available to all library members, and the child notification service requires registration as a parent or family member.

Along with this, the city has introduced the book search engine AlphasQ on the Jeongeup City Library website.

The search UI (User Interface) has been improved with added search auto-completion and recent search functions, and categories have been classified by subject to make it easier to find necessary information.

Additionally, the curation function has been further expanded to introduce information divided by subject that users may want first.

Moreover, Jeongeup City Library is launching ‘Insaengseoga’ (Life Bookshelf), which allows users to access desired books anytime via PC or mobile without visiting the library.

‘Insaengseoga’ is a customized reading platform that covers the entire life from preschool children to those over their 60s, adding life experiences and values.

It is a service that curates books according to various themes and target audiences, offering access to over 500 different e-books.

A library official said, “The beacon system is a user-centered service that enhances convenience and will make Jeongeup a leader in the development of smart libraries,” adding, “We will continue to introduce various services for user convenience.”

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