A Study on Establishing Creative Zones and Creative Zone Programming

동원대학교,; 전북대학교,; 건국대학교,

doi:10.3743/kosim.2014.31.2.143

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“…As a result of analyzing previous research performed related to makerspaces, numerous findings were reported. First, research on makerspaces' activities is still underway in the conceptualization process (Ahn et al ., 2014; Hong and Park, 2015). Second, there has been lots of research on the construction model and activation plan as another step taken toward conceptualization (Noh, 2014; Yoo and Lee, 2017).…”

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The analytic study of librarian-user and importance-satisfaction on the use factor of complex cultural space in library

Noh

2021

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PurposeThis study surveyed users and librarians who have been transforming libraries into a complex cultural space by reflecting the trends of the times, investigated and analyzed various status of complex cultural spaces, including perceptional differences among different groups and made an attempt to present a direction for the diversification of library's role.Design/methodology/approachThis study analyzes the difference between the level of importance and the level of satisfaction for the operational style and use of complex cultural spaces, current status and use of programs and services of libraries as well as the perceptual difference between librarians and users. In order to do so, opinions were collected from librarians who operate complex cultural spaces and users who use the spaces.FindingsFirst, the study compared to see if there is a difference between the preferred complex cultural space of libraries and the type of complex cultural space actually provided by libraries. Libraries do not only have data spaces but also made education space, performance space, exhibition space, rest space, community space and experience space available for users. Users were found to more frequently use exhibition space, performance space, rest space and education space among other spaces whereas the utilization rate of community space and experience space was identified to be significantly low. Second, this study also compared to see if there is a difference between users' preference for the type of programs operated by library's complex cultural spaces and the actual programs offered. The comparison of perceived differences between librarians who are the operators of the programs and users who participate in the programs is to compare and improve the consistency of supply and demand. As a result, it was found that the supply and demand for educational programs were most consistent, which would lead to higher participation rate and enhanced operational performance and satisfaction with libraries. Lastly, investigations were carried out to see whether there is a difference in the levels of importance and satisfaction for the operation of complex cultural spaces and perceptional difference between libraries and users. Comprehensively analyzing the results, in the first quadrant of “Keep the Good Work,” librarians showed a higher level of perception compared to users. In particular, librarians were found to have a different perception towards programs (contents) compared to users. Based on such results, a systematic program must be considered when planning for library programs in order to increase uses' satisfaction. In addition, in the second quadrant of “Concentrate Here,” with a high importance and low satisfaction, users showed a high level of importance for programs (contents) whereas libraries identified accessibility as a more important factor, indicating a big perceptional difference between users and librarians.Research limitations/implicationsThis study examines the differences between the opinions of operators who create complex cultural spaces and operate programs in the spaces and the opinions of users who participate in the spaces and programs, and it was found that no other studies in Korea and overseas have done the same yet. In addition, it carries a significant meaning in that it does not only investigate the perceptions towards importance and satisfaction, but also suggests improvement directions based on the perceptional differences between users and librarians. In other words, librarians who implement policies at actual sites seem to be able to reflect the results of this study and decide the operation direction of the library.Originality/valueUsers also participate in various services and programs that library's complex cultural spaces offer and enjoy their cultural life. It carries a significant meaning in that the study evaluates the importance-satisfaction of factors affecting the use of complex cultural spaces of libraries by examining perceptions of those users who actually have the experience of using library's complex cultural spaces when the number of libraries attempting to transform into a multicultural space increases. The study made an attempt to enrich the knowledge and understanding of users' visit/use of libraries, suggest improvement directions and factors to focus. Continuous efforts and additional studies must be made in order to vitalize library's complex cultural spaces and secure the position of a cultural facility as well as a communication space located at the heart of regional society.

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2021

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“…It is also the place for local community partnerships, collaboration, and creation not necessarily requiring typical materials or space where people can produce and consume the contents like in an incubator of ideas and ventures. Ahn et al (2014) attempted to find cases of programs that redefine the concept of the library, justify the introduction of an infinite creative space, and consider the role of existing space after its introduction in the public library. By using literature research methods and case study methods, they defined the concept of the infinite creative space, mapped its development process and summarized recommendations from historical materials locally and internationally of ways to use the infinite creative space.…”

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A study of the effects of library creative zone programs on creative thinking abilities

Noh

2016

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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This study intends to evaluate the degree of improvement in the participants’ creative thinking abilities index after participants engage in the program for six months in the public library creative zone. A comparative assessment was carried out by calculating the creative thinking abilities index before and after participation in the program. This study examines three factors of creative thinking ability: fluency, flexibility, and originality. As a result, first, the average standard score was 100, and standard deviation (SD) was a normal distribution of 20. First, there was a significant difference in the fluency for looking at the degree of enhancement in the fluency of the participants’ creative thinking abilities after they participated in the program. Therefore, the creative thinking abilities education can significantly improve the fluency of participants. Second, there was a significant difference in the flexibility. The creative thinking abilities education can significantly improve the flexibility of participants. Third, there was a significant difference in originality. The creative thinking abilities education can significantly improve the originality of participants. Fourth, when the overall creative thinking abilities of the participants were analyzed, there was a significant difference from the creative thinking abilities mean score. The creative thinking abilities education can significantly improve the average score of creative thinking abilities. Finally, there was no difference by gender, but there was a significant difference by grade level for evaluating all creative thinking abilities factors.

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Analysis of Makerspace Users' Experiences and Suggestions for Science Education

Byun¹,

Cho²

2016

Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education

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Makerspace was constructed to assist the public in creating new business, industry and market opportunities by combining their creative ideas with technology. So far, in Korea, a total of 58 makerspaces have been constructed and are running currently. Makerspaces are equipped with a variety of high-tech devices such as 3D printing technology and a laser cutter as means for transforming ideas into their prototypes. In this study, we examined users' experiences in makerspaces using online questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. We then presented motivations for using makerspace, interest in using it, concerns about using technologies, and other issues related to using makerspaces. Based on the results, we proposed three suggestions to improve users' experiences in makerspaces. These suggestions include: (1) supporting teaching and learning practices in makerspaces, (2) providing professional development opportunities for instructors in makerspaces, and (3) promoting innovative services that accommodate diverse users' needs.

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A Study on Establishing Creative Zones and Creative Zone Programming

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The analytic study of librarian-user and importance-satisfaction on the use factor of complex cultural space in library

The analytic study of librarian-user and importance-satisfaction on the use factor of complex cultural space in library

A study of the effects of library creative zone programs on creative thinking abilities

Analysis of Makerspace Users' Experiences and Suggestions for Science Education

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