Awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award for Meritorious Service in Library Development / Kim Seung-cheol (Deputy Director, Academic Information Team)
- 25.04.22 / 이정민
Kim Seung-cheol, Deputy Director of the Academic Information Team at the Seonggok Academic Information Center of Seonggok Library, Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul), received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 3rd Library Day Commemoration Ceremony held on Saturday, April 12.
Held at the National Library of Korea's International Conference Hall on the occasion of Library Day, a legally designated commemorative day, the ceremony honored individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development and advancement of libraries. Kim Seung-cheol was recognized for his efforts in improving laws and regulations related to university libraries, as well as his contributions to the development of evaluation and statistical systems for university libraries. He was the sole nominee recommended by the Korean Association of University Libraries and was honored in the “Library Policy Development/Innovation” category. This year, he was the only university librarian to receive the award, and he is also the first university librarian to receive the award since it was established in 2023.
Kim Seung-cheol stated, “This award is not just for me, but for Kookmin University, which has supported me and Seonggok Library in our efforts to contribute to the development and innovation of the library community. I believe that Kookmin University will continue to support and encourage Seonggok Library, one of the top university libraries in the country, as it continues its journey of over 80 years.” Seonggok Library at Kookmin University was ranked first in the Specialization Category A Group in the 2023 University Library Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education, and has been recognized as one of the top university libraries in the country.
Meanwhile, Library Day is a national holiday designated by the government since 2023 to raise public awareness of the value of libraries and librarians and promote library use. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates the week of Library Day as Library Week, during which the National Library of Korea and libraries nationwide host various programs such as commemorative ceremonies, international conferences, seminars, and hackathons.
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Kim Seung-cheol, Deputy Director of the Academic Information Team at the Seonggok Academic Information Center of Seonggok Library, Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryul), received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 3rd Library Day Commemoration Ceremony held on Saturday, April 12.
Held at the National Library of Korea's International Conference Hall on the occasion of Library Day, a legally designated commemorative day, the ceremony honored individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development and advancement of libraries. Kim Seung-cheol was recognized for his efforts in improving laws and regulations related to university libraries, as well as his contributions to the development of evaluation and statistical systems for university libraries. He was the sole nominee recommended by the Korean Association of University Libraries and was honored in the “Library Policy Development/Innovation” category. This year, he was the only university librarian to receive the award, and he is also the first university librarian to receive the award since it was established in 2023.
Kim Seung-cheol stated, “This award is not just for me, but for Kookmin University, which has supported me and Seonggok Library in our efforts to contribute to the development and innovation of the library community. I believe that Kookmin University will continue to support and encourage Seonggok Library, one of the top university libraries in the country, as it continues its journey of over 80 years.” Seonggok Library at Kookmin University was ranked first in the Specialization Category A Group in the 2023 University Library Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education, and has been recognized as one of the top university libraries in the country.
Meanwhile, Library Day is a national holiday designated by the government since 2023 to raise public awareness of the value of libraries and librarians and promote library use. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates the week of Library Day as Library Week, during which the National Library of Korea and libraries nationwide host various programs such as commemorative ceremonies, international conferences, seminars, and hackathons.
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