The Department of Library and Information Science at Keimyung University is dedicated to advancing research in various areas of the field. The faculty members and graduate students are highly motivated and actively engaged in various types of research projects, which span multiple domains of Library and Information Science (LIS). Their research interests reflect the department's vision of contributing to the expansion of knowledge in LIS, while also addressing practical and societal issues related to information management and services.
The research areas that the faculty members and graduate students are currently exploring are wide-ranging and encompass the diverse facets of LIS. These areas include library management and systems, librarianship, digital library, open access, children's library, information technology, classification, infometrics, scholarly communication, LIS education, and machine learning.
Through their active engagement in these diverse research areas, the faculty members and graduate students of the Department of Library and Information Science at Keimyung University are driving the advancement of knowledge and best practices in LIS, making meaningful contributions to both the academic community and society as a whole. Their research projects are aimed at addressing critical issues in LIS and solving practical problems related to information management and services. The faculty members and graduate students use a variety of research methods, including empirical research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and experimental design, to investigate their research questions, and disseminate their findings through prestigious LIS international journals and conferences.