Gyeonggi Provincial Library Launches 'Library School' Program

Gyeonggi Provincial Library is operating the 'Library School,' a program in which local residents directly plan and run library commentary content.

On May 14, Gyeonggi Provincial Library announced that it will operate the Library School under the theme "From Learning Citizens to Active Citizens," and will accept applications via its website (library.kr) until May 27.

The program will take place every Thursday at 10 a.m. from May 28 to July 2 at Planet Gyeonggi Hall, located on the first basement level of Gyeonggi Provincial Library. It consists of a total of six sessions and 15 hours. Sessions 1 to 3 will feature special lectures by experts from various fields, while sessions 4 to 6 will be citizen-participatory practice programs.

The first lecture, scheduled for May 28, will be delivered by economist Woo Seok-hoon, known as the author of "The 880,000 Won Generation." Drawing on his book "Cheer Up, Library," Woo will discuss public libraries and the Korean economy.

Poster for Gyeonggi Provincial Library's 'Library School' Program Guide

On June 4, Kim Juyoung, Head of the Library Projects Division at Seongbuk Cultural Foundation, will introduce the role of libraries in connecting citizens and local communities under the theme "How Do Libraries Change Citizens' Lives?" On June 11, Yoon Myounghee, Director of Gyeonggi Provincial Library, will explain public library policies and the vision of Gyeonggi Provincial Library through a lecture titled "Understanding Public Libraries in Korea and Gyeonggi Provincial Library."

The practice program will begin on June 18. Participants will directly design Gyeonggi Provincial Library tour courses tailored to different user types, such as families, friends, couples, and book lovers, based on diverse topics including artificial intelligence, climate and environment, and the humanities. Afterwards, they will be able to experience developing these tours into actual citizen-led commentary programs through individual demonstrations.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be issued a Gyeonggi Provincial Library Citizen Card and will be given opportunities to participate in future customized commentary, experiential, and reading guidance activities as part of the tour program.

Yoon Myounghee, Director of Gyeonggi Provincial Library, stated, "Library School is a process in which citizens grow from simple users into key participants who help shape library culture. We look forward to the active participation of citizens who will create new user experiences and content for Gyeonggi Provincial Library from the perspective of local residents."

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