About CPI

Program

To provide potential Korean Studies Librarians in overseas national, public, or university libraries with the Korean language training and knowledge on Korean culture and libraries
To promote global mutual understanding through cultural exchange and build up a personal network
To promote information exchange with librarians working in the general field of Korean studies

Program duration : 14 weeks
※It can be changed depending on the situation
Target : Less than 4 librarians from Official Development Assistance(ODA) countries.
Program Details
- Korean Language Education

- Professional Librarianship

- Understanding Korean Culture & History

- Understanding Korean Libraries

- Practical Training at the National Library of Korea

- Library Visits

- Cultural Experiences

- Presentation of Research Project & Evaluation

Financial Support
- National Library of Korea will cover the cost for a round-trip airfare, living expenses, training expenses (including Korean language training), cultural experience expenses, etc.

Selection Criteria
- Current employment in a library

- At least 2 years of experiences as a librarian

- Age limit: 25-45 years old

- Fluency in conversational Korean or English and a reading knowledge of Korean or English. (This program is delivered in Korean and English.)

- Willingness and ability to share what is learned while at the National Library of Korea with other participants from various countries and institutions

- Excellent communication skills

- Cooperate with NLK actively as supporting visits to exchange the librarian each other.

- The participant’s home institution’s demonstrated commitment to supporting sharing activities (training seminars, workshops and so on)
Selection Process
- Round 1 (document examination) -> Round 2 (phone interview) -> Final selection -> Results announcement

International Cooperation and Public Relations Team

- Tel: 82-2-590-6322

- Fax: 82-2-590-6329