Building a Korean Language Collection at Georgetown University: Challenges and Solutions
Learn about the journey of creating a Korean language collection at Georgetown University, facing challenges such as budget constraints and staffing limitations, and implementing best practices to manage the collection effectively. Discover how the Center of Asia Studies plays a crucial role in supporting the Korea-focused MA program and key faculty members involved in this initiative.
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Georgetown Story H O W W E B U I L D K O R E A N L A N G U A G E C O L L E C T I O N W I T H O U T A K O R E A N L I B R A R I A N B Y D I N G Y E A S I A N S T U D I E S B I B L I O G R A P H E R J O S E P H M A R K L A U I N G E R L I B R A R Y G E O R G E T O W N U N I V E R S I T Y C H I C A G O , M A R C H , 2 0 1 5
Background of Georgetown University Founded in 1789 the oldest Jesuit university in US Jesuit mission of education: Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the university was founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the diversity of our students, faculty and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness and our international character.
Center of Asia Studies Founded in 2012 Title IV Support Korea-focused MA program Language requirements Curriculum prerequisites History Social science Public policy Comparative politics International relationship East-Asia focused Key faculty members
CJK Collection Total CJK collection: about 72,000 Chinese: 32,000 Japanese: 33,000 Korean: 7,000
How we manage Korean language collection? BEST Practices? Annual budget for Korean language collection? Firm orders: $3,500 Approval plan: $2,000 Databases: $7,000 EKS Nurimedia NK PRO News Support from Center of Asia Studies with Title IV grant: $1,000-$1,500
One-person Asia Studies library/collection Reference/Instruction Collection Development Liaison/Communication Cataloging Administrative duty: supervision of student assistants
CHALLENGES Minimum budget Limited staffing assistance Lack of language
How we manage challenges? MOST CHALLENGING: lack of language Email communication Outreach Regular meeting three to four times a semester Research and curricular needs Korean language press catalogs for selection Recruiting of student assistants w/ language proficiency Translation Searching system Copy cataloging
Collection Development Principles BE VERY SELECTIVE Buy only those catering to curricular and research needs Utilizing FREE resources KOFIC FREE distribution of reference material Grants from Korea Foundation on database subscription Seeking funds/support from Center of Asia Studies TITLE IV
Handbook How grateful that we have this handbook: just like a GPS to driver in uncharted land! Comprehensiveness Language Organization
