Providing library services that meet the needs of physically, culturally, socially, and economically vulnerable groups and contributing to improving the quality of life of the citizens.
(The following was established by referring to laws and journals in related fields.)
| Physically Vulnerable | Caused by weakening of the body, such as disability, aging, etc. |
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| Culturally Vulnerable | Caused by language and cultural diversity such as in foreigners and multicultural families |
| Economically Vulnerable | Caused by income gaps, unemployment, etc. |
| Socially Vulnerable | Caused by the combination of social stereotypes and economic vulnerability, such as single-parent families and out-of-school youth |
| Programs | Operating various programs in consideration of the characteristics and needs of the vulnerable groups. |
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| Purchase of Materials | Purchasing materials in various formats such as large print books, Braille books, and audiobooks. |
| Providing Information Services | Creating and distributing materials (printed materials, videos, etc.) to provide necessary information to vulnerable groups, such as easy-to-understand instructions on how to use the library or information on local welfare organizations. |
| Improving the Library Environment | Improving the signs to make the library easier to use |