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My first thought on this library is “what a wonderful place!”.? I don’t have children but I think I would enjoy spending time there myself.
As with the other two libraries, I’m again noticing the amount of planning that goes into every detail (it’s really starting to become a theme).… Read the rest
This library was truly exceptional. I almost wish we had saved it for last as I suspect others (Yonsei being the exception) will likely pale in comparison.?? I can’t convey how impressed I was with the entire library.? The new digital library was incredible to say the least and the estimated $12 billion price tag almost seems like a bargain.… Read the rest
It?s about 85 degrees with 50 percent humidity and the GSLIS students are tearing up Yonsei University and South Korean libraries. We?ve been here for just over five days and have already visited four Korean libriaries: the National Library and Digital Library of Korea, Yonsei University Library, the National Library for Children and Young Adults, and the Seoul National University Library.… Read the rest
I’m here in Seoul with GSLIS Adjunct Professor Claudia Morner and eight GSLIS students for the inaugural Simmons – Yonsei travel course. This has been in the works since March 2008, so it’s fabulous to finally be here.
Over the next two weeks, the students will take an academic libraries course, team taught by Professor Morner and Yonsei Professor Ji-Hong Park.… Read the rest
Tuesday morning I had a tour of the Yonsei University Library. As we walked from the old library to the new, my guide said, “We’re now leaving the 20th century, and entering the 21st.” I thought this was a little dramatic until I saw the space.… Read the rest
It’s 4:00 AM and I’m awake, so I though I’d give a quick update on Monday’s activities.
First off I gave a presentation about Simmons GSLIS to the Yonsei LIS students. Despite being in the middle of final exams (I feel bad about being here during exams), about 15 students attended.… Read the rest
