Gwangju City Library Provides 'Hope Book Direct Loan Service'
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City Library announced on the 28th that starting from the 1st of next month, users will be able to borrow books they want to read directly from local bookstores through the ‘Hope Book Direct Loan Service’.
The ‘Hope Book Direct Loan Service,’ first implemented in February last year, received positive responses from users as it allowed them to quickly and easily access desired books even during the COVID-19 situation. However, the project ended early in September due to budget exhaustion.
This year, reflecting users’ demands for expanded implementation, the book purchase budget has been increased, and the number of partner bookstores has been expanded to 13.
The partner bookstores are ▲ Dong-gu Gwangwoo Bookstore, Chaekgwa Saenghwal ▲ Seo-gu Boram Bookstore, Saenal Bookstore, Iho Bookstore, Hallim Bookstore ▲ Nam-gu Geulbang Bookstore, Yerim Bookstore ▲ Buk-gu Gloria Book, Bobos Bookstore, Open Bookstore ▲ Gwangsan-gu Sum, Citizen Bookstore.
The Hope Book Direct Loan Service is available to members of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Library, who can apply through the website. Users can request up to 3 books per application and up to 6 books per month.
However, books held in 7 or more copies at the city libraries (Mudeung, Sajik, Sansu), books priced over 50,000 won, exam preparation books, comics, stickers, and similar items are restricted from application.
After receiving a loan notification text message for the requested books, users must visit the designated bookstore within 7 days, present their library membership card or ID, and borrow the books.
Borrowed books must be returned to the bookstore from which they were borrowed within 14 days, and a one-time loan extension of 7 days is available.
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Choi Kyung-hwa, director of the city library, said, “We will closely cooperate with local bookstores so that citizens can quickly and conveniently access the books they want, and we will do our best to ensure that the culture of reading continues to spread despite COVID-19.”
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