National Digital Library of Korea

National Digital Library of Korea (Dibrary)
Established 2009 (2009)
Location Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Access and use
Circulation Digital
Population served all citizen (age over 16)
Other information
Director Lim Wonsun, Chief Executive
Website National 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 2 "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.
Dibrary digital monument
Main floor
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