Incheon National University Library and Information Science Students Host Forum to Share Data Collaboration Achievements with Local Libraries
“Academic-Practical Data Analysis Collaboration Forum” brings together university and local libraries to share 2023–2024 outcomes and announce 2025 cooperation plans

The Department of Library and Information Science at Incheon National University and its student-led data analysis club, D.A.A.L (Data Analytics & AI for Libraries), supervised by Professor Kyuwhan Kim, held the “Academic-Practical Data Analysis Collaboration Forum” on May 9 at the university’s Songdo campus.

The forum brought together public and academic libraries across the Incheon area, including the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education Juan Library, Cheongna Lake Library, Michuhol Library, and Incheon National University’s Haksand Library. The event aimed to share the results of previous collaborations and discuss plans for new data-driven joint projects in 2025.

Comprised of students from the Department of Library and Information Science—Eunsol Kim (President), Sieun Song, Kyupyo Kim, Seoyoon Kim, Soohyun Kim, Hyunjoo Oh, Suin Lee, Yeyoung Lee, Sumin Lim, Kyujin Jeon, Subin Choi, and Hyojin Han—the D.A.A.L club has carried out data analysis projects in partnership with local libraries. These included subject-based recommended book exhibitions, user satisfaction analysis of library spaces, and keyword tracking studies. Their work provided practical insights that contributed to improving library services across the region.

During the first part of the forum, club president Eunsol Kim presented the achievements of the 2023–2024 period, highlighting real-world applications such as data-informed book display planning and user-customized content suggestions. Following this, Professor Kyuwhan Kim introduced the club’s plans for 2025, emphasizing the expansion of student-led projects and the development of tailored data-driven services through closer collaboration with local libraries.

The second session focused on an in-depth discussion titled “Comprehensive Dialogue on Data Collaboration Projects.” Students, library professionals, and faculty gathered to explore future directions and mutual needs for sustainable partnership. In the final portion, one-on-one consultations were held between club team leaders and staff from the participating libraries. Students proposed customized data service ideas tailored to each institution’s unique characteristics, driving practical and productive conversations.

Professor Kim noted, “This collaboration enhances data and AI capabilities for libraries while strengthening students’ real-world problem-solving skills. We hope this becomes a win-win model and aim to expand the program into a more concrete and sustainable partnership in 2025.”

The forum is expected to deepen data-driven cooperation between the university and local libraries, setting the stage for a sustainable model of academic-community collaboration through regular consultation and joint growth.