This support program is implemented in response to the fast-growing demand for Korean Studies from all regions of the world. In particular, the program seeks to provide eligible libraries with financial support so that their Korea-related materials can be made more accessible for users and administered in a more effective manner, thereby enabling these libraries to function as vital resource centers for the advancement of Korean Studies.
Eligible Applicants
Applicant libraries are required to maintain a Korea-related collection that consists of more than 5,000 volumes.
Program Support Alternatives (Only One Alternative is allowed)
1. Personnel costs to retain a staff librarian dedicated to managing the library’s Korean Collection and administrative matters. (Such support is made available for an agreed-upon interim period, after which the university must agree to maintain the subject position from its own resources.)
2. Project costs to develop/upgrade digitization or cataloging system to administer the Korean collection in a more effective manner.
3. Direct costs for activities that seek to broaden utilization of the Korean collection, such as exhibitions/demonstrations, lectures, and outreach initiatives.
