Chungnam Provincial Council Announces Legislative Notice for Ordinance to Promote Book Donations to Educational Office Libraries

Proposed by Yoo Sungjae of the People Power Party

A panoramic view of the Chungnam Provincial Council plenary chamber.

The Chungnam Provincial Council has announced a legislative notice for an ordinance to promote book donations to libraries managed by the Chungnam Office of Education.

According to the council on the 1st, the "Ordinance on Promoting Book Donations to Libraries of the Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education," proposed by Yoo Sungjae of the People Power Party, includes provisions to enhance book donations to libraries operated by the Office of Education. The ordinance outlines the responsibilities of the superintendent, methods for donating books, and measures to promote donated books.

As of last year, among the 19 libraries operated by the Chungnam Office of Education, only 0.18% of books were donated by individuals, organizations, or groups, and 1.36% of the books received were through donations.

Yoo emphasized the purpose of the bill, stating, "Active efforts are needed by libraries to increase their collections and donate unused books to institutions in need."

The ordinance is scheduled for review at the temporary session to be held on the 8th.

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