Public Libraries Affiliated with Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Resume Limited Operations

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 7th that it will partially resume operations of its 22 public libraries, which have been fully closed due to the elevation of social distancing to Level 2 in relation to COVID-19.

This measure aims to alleviate the inconvenience experienced by users due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Although public libraries are multi-use facilities, they allow for strict adherence to quarantine rules and have a relatively low risk of infection, thus limited operations have been permitted.

Starting from the 7th, the 22 public libraries will provide lending and return services in the reference rooms, allow 30-50% capacity in reading (study) rooms, and operate various events and programs while complying with detailed quarantine guidelines.

Since last month, a task force (TF) composed of internal staff and external experts in content exhibition and space innovation has been operating. Through this, they are exploring ways to revitalize public libraries by improving programs and services and innovating spaces.

In particular, to minimize user inconvenience caused by restrictions on face-to-face services due to COVID-19, plans are in place to expand non-face-to-face services and program operations.

An official from the Provincial Office of Education stated, “We will actively prepare measures so that students and residents, who have become strained due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, can enjoy leisure and cultural activities in a safe environment through libraries.”

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