Changbi, Munhakdongne, and Duranno Seowon Recognized as Depository Contributors

"Exemplary Participation in Data Collection and Preservation... Bridging the Knowledge and Information Gap for People with Disabilities"

From the left, Kang Il-woo, CEO of Changbi; Yeom Hyun-sook, CEO of Munhakdongne; Kim So-young, CEO of Munhakdongne; Lee Hyung-gi, CEO of Duranno Seowon

The National Library of Korea announced on the 18th that it has selected Changbi (general books), Munhakdongne (online materials), and Duranno Seowon (digital files) as recipients of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Commendation for legal deposit contributions this year. Legal deposit, which began in 1965, is a system requiring publishers to submit two copies of newly published books to the National Library of Korea within 30 days. Last year, Changbi and Munhakdongne deposited 684 and 875 books respectively.

Duranno Seowon, a Christian book publisher, submitted 23 types of digital files it owns to produce alternative materials for persons with disabilities. A library official explained, "They not only participated exemplary in the collection and preservation of online materials that are prone to disappearance but also greatly contributed to bridging the knowledge and information gap for persons with disabilities." The official added, "We will continue to cooperate with the publishing industry to ensure that tangible and intangible cultural heritage records are fully collected and preserved for future generations."

The award ceremony will be held at the National Library of Korea on the 26th. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, only the awardees will attend.

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