Exploring the Gyeonggi Provincial Library: A Journey with Local Guides
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As the cool breezes of September begin to blow in the mornings and evenings, more people are heading to libraries in celebration of Reading Month. But what if visiting the library could be more than just reading books? What if you could explore the library's space and stories like a journey?
The Gyeonggi Provincial Library has launched a program called 'Tours of the Gyeonggi Provincial Library with Local Guides' starting September 1. This program allows residents of Gyeonggi Province to introduce the library's space and values directly. It is a chance to experience the Gyeonggi Provincial Library, where people, culture, technology, and environment converge, from a fresh perspective.
Local guides, trained through the library's 'Library School' program held in July, are now sharing the unique charms they discovered in the library with visitors. In September, there are a total of 19 programs scheduled, including 12 general tours, 4 AI program tours, and 3 story readings at the World Friends Book Village. General tours allow up to 10 participants per session, while AI program tours are limited to 4 participants, and story readings cater to groups from daycare and kindergarten.
Registration for the programs is available through the Gyeonggi Provincial Library's website and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The 'Special Tour of the Gyeonggi Provincial Library with Local Guides' can be checked on the library's website.
The general tours take participants from the first to the fifth floor of the library, where they can hear the stories embedded in the spaces. Areas that might have gone unnoticed during a solo visit take on new significance when explained by a guide, as every shelf arrangement and decorative item reflects the library's values and stories.
During the AI program tours, visitors can explore the library's AI studio and experience related programs. The tours are designed to guide even first-time users through the process, from logging in to utilizing the programs.
The story readings at the World Friends Book Village allow children to experience the joy of reading together, with pre-selected books for participation.
Last Saturday, I visited the AI program tour site. The Gyeonggi Provincial Library was bustling with visitors, and a fall market outside added to the lively atmosphere. When the scheduled time arrived, participants gathered in front of the polar bear statue on the first floor, greeted warmly by local guide Lee Yeon-gon, who led the first tour of the day.
As the group moved to the fifth floor, they came across the AI Book Therapy space, where AI analyzes children's drawings to recommend books that meet their current needs. This innovative use of technology to connect children's emotions with books was impressive.
One participant, a senior who traveled by subway from Yongin Suji, expressed his fondness for the Gyeonggi Provincial Library and shared his excitement about the program. The library is not merely a place to borrow and read books; it offers opportunities to experience new technologies, create, and connect with people and stories.
Through this program, the library has moved beyond the notion of being just a place to read books. The spaces within the library contain the thoughts and values of those who created them, and local guides play a vital role in connecting these stories to users. As we explore the AI and creative spaces, we can glimpse the future of libraries. The Gyeonggi Provincial Library is becoming a place where people read, experience new technologies, meet others, and share stories.
This September, instead of seeking just one book to read, why not visit the Gyeonggi Provincial Library to explore the library itself? Following the stories of local guides may lead you to discover new narratives in spaces you usually pass by without a second thought.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/224405400725
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