National Digital Library of Korea

The National Digital Library of Korea is located on Banpo-ro in Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is also known as a "dibrary" (Hangul: 디브러리), a Konglish word combining "digital" and "library." It was opened in May 2009 after seven years of construction.[1] Facilities allow access to over 800 libraries and other institutions around the world,[2] including from the U.S. Library of Congress, and a total of more than 264 million pieces of content.[3] The TV studio and user-created content (UCC) studio contain camcorders and lighting facilities, allowing users to produce, edit and display their own UCC sounds and images.[1] Access is available to foreigners.

Public transport connection

The library is served by Seoul Subway Line 2, Seocho Station, exit 6. Walk straight out of the exit; library is on the left.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Massive digital library opens in Korea". Korean Culture and Information Service (KOIS).
  2. ↑ "National Digital Library to Open Next Week". Korea International Broadcasting Foundation.
  3. ↑ Kim, Tae-ick (2009). "National Digital Library Opens New Doors". Chosun Ilbo.

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