Seogu District in Gwangju Leads the Creation of Disability-Friendly Library Environments

Unmanned Island Book Lending and Returning Machine. Provided by Seogu District Office

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Seogu District in Gwangju Metropolitan City has improved the library environment to make it easier and more convenient for users with disabilities to access library services.

Seogu District has added services to facilitate use by people with disabilities at unmanned book lending and returning machines installed at a total of 10 locations, including district libraries such as Sangnok Library, Children's Ecological Learning Library, Seobitmaru Library, and Forest of Culture Library, as well as smart libraries.

The district has equipped the unmanned book lending and returning machines with features such as a braille keypad, voice guidance, a touchscreen and physical operation buttons, and large print magnification, enabling not only people with disabilities but also those with low vision and seniors to use library services more intuitively.

Seogu District plans to continue creating an environment where people with disabilities and information-vulnerable groups can easily use libraries in their daily lives by simultaneously improving facilities and operating customized programs.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seogu District, stated, "Libraries are public spaces open to everyone," adding, "We will continue to improve information accessibility so that all residents can use library services without discrimination, regardless of whether or not they have a disability."

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