• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.291-301
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• 2003

The ideal design of the new libraries in 21st century is explored by bench marking many libraries in developed countries. The library buildings are designed to be intelligent, multi-functional, and environmentally compatible, displaying various library treasures and promoting library materials. Thus the libraries become the community centers and tourist attractions.