National Library of Korea Launches 'Library+' Platform to Share AI Applications in Libraries

Showcasing New Technologies, Policies, and Research Achievements from Libraries in Korea and Abroad

Each Article Assigned a DOI... Aiming to Serve as a Hub Connecting Research and Practice

The National Library of Korea launched 'Library+,' an artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge-sharing platform for libraries and librarians, on March 16.

The National Library of Korea announced on the 16th the launch of 'Library+', an artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge-sharing platform for libraries and librarians. The photo shows the Library+ page.

Library+ is a service established to share common concerns and solutions encountered in library settings in the era of AI. It aims to serve as a knowledge platform that accumulates information on domestic and international AI technology trends, the latest library technology research achievements, and legal, institutional, and policy updates, as featured in the Library+'s institutional journal first published by the National Library of Korea last year.

Within the 'Resources' section of the platform, users can read articles written by librarians and technical experts working at major libraries around the world, including the Library of Congress and the German National Library. The articles address real-world issues faced in library operations such as generative AI, data utilization, and text and data mining (TDM) copyright issues, while also presenting lessons learned, solutions, policy directions, and service strategies.

The 'Library Case Studies' section introduces experimental services and project examples implemented by libraries both in Korea and abroad. The National Library of Korea plans to provide analytical articles containing actionable strategies and insights for the field once enough case studies have been accumulated and comprehensively analyzed.

Additionally, the National Library of Korea has assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to each article included in the Library+ resources collection. This marks the first time that the library has assigned article-specific DOIs to its publications. The aim is to establish a foundation for the library technology research outcomes to be cited and disseminated academically.

Kim Kyungcheol, Director of the Preservation Research Center at the National Library of Korea, stated, "The Library+ platform is expected to go beyond simply introducing technology trends to become an information hub that connects research and practice," adding, "We will continue to expand our content around diverse topics where libraries and technology converge."

Library+ is accessible through the 'Library+' section within the National Library of Korea's librarian support service website.

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