Tucked toward the back of a hilly campus, this six-story library is home to over 880,000 volumes of books.
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Category: Library Visits
Namsan Public Library
While it was similar to most of our public libraries, I thought Namsan had some really nice programs, including a very interesting-sounding one called “Bibliotherapy”.? I love the idea of books as therapeutic and wish I could have understood a little bit more about how it worked, but unfortunately the language barrier was a little more challenging than usual on this visit.??… Read the rest
Yonsei Samsung University Library
Like the National Library, Yonsei was a study in technology and innovation. (Also like at the National library, I would have stayed if I could!? Luckily, we were granted temporary library cards so I spent an entire afternoon just wandering around and admiring the virtual fish pond, below).… Read the rest
National Library for Children and Young ...
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
The National Library of Korea
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
Greetings from Seoul, South Korea!
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