A Study on the Definitions and Characteristics of the Information Poor

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the current states and characteristics of the information poor related to library and information services in Korea. This study aims to help libraries and the related authorities understand better the information poor and develop strategies customized with the specific needs of various subgroups, by examining the definitions of major terms from laws, regulations and literatures.This study confirms that most of the information poor have more than one disadvantage, and each subgroup has its own uniqueness and diverse subgroups. It also emphasizes that libraries should take into consideration their uniqueness and multiple difficulties, and develop more user-centered library and information services in order to resolve the information gap.

Government Policy: An Empirical Study of Reducing the Information Welfare Gap

“…The digital split is defined as the absence of access to information between individuals, relatives and states triggered by different socio-economic conditions [2]. Those who provide information welfare should recognize that the information gap is not due to absence of computer dissemination, because of absence of computer use, and should develop new information welfare policies to meet the moving needs of society participants [3].…”

“…Based on the former research about information welfare policy and information welfare activation [1][2][3][4], the hypothesis was being set.…”