Library Association Signs MOU with Publishing Promotion Agency... Utilizing Tongjeonmang Data

Promise of Cooperation for the Development of the Publishing Industry and Reading-Library Culture
Sharing Book Metadata from the Integrated Publication Distribution Network

The Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency (Publication Promotion Agency) announced on the 24th that it has signed a "Business Agreement for the Development of Libraries and the Promotion of the Publication Culture Industry" with the Korea Library Association (Library Association).

Officials from the Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency and the Korea Library Association are taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement. Photo by Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency

The agreement was made to promote long-term exchanges between the two organizations for the advancement of the publication culture industry and library development. The signing ceremony took place at the Korea Library Association, attended by Acting Director Lee Jae-seon of the Publication Promotion Agency, President Kwak Seung-jin of the Library Association, and about 10 other officials.

Through the business agreement, both organizations shared a consensus on the need to establish a cooperative system for the development of the publishing industry, reading, and library culture. Based on this, they plan to promote ▲business cooperation and information exchange for the promotion of the publication culture industry and reading-library culture ▲sharing and utilization of book metadata to revitalize the integrated publication distribution network and advance the publication culture industry ▲sharing human and material infrastructure to activate other exchanges.

In this regard, on March 1, the Library Association will provide access through its website to utilize the book metadata held by the integrated publication distribution network. After a pilot opening on February 24, the official service will be launched.

A representative of the Publication Promotion Agency stated, "We hope that the cooperation between the two organizations, which have played a central role in publication and reading culture, will be an opportunity not only for the development of both organizations but also for revitalizing our publication culture industry," adding, "We will continue to expand our cooperation."

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