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The center plays a crucial role in collecting, organizing, and storing knowledge information necessary for subject-related fields and academic research. It also facilitates information-sharing through networks with other universities and institutions. Moreover, the center gathers and develops data on world women writers, providing research support. With over 43,000 books and a vast multimedia collection, including academic journals, literature databases, photos, and videos, it serves as a valuable resource hub.

Outline

**Outline**table for Outline
1938	Sookmyung Women's Special School was established and the Book Room was inaugurated.
1948	Sookmyung Women's College obtained a license and was renamed to the Auxiliary Library.
1955	Sookmyung Women's Special School was upgraded to a General University, and the official university library was inaugurated.
1961	The new 3-story library building (with a total floor space of 892 pyeong) was completed.
1984	The new library building construction, consisting of 1 floor underground and 6 stories on the ground (with a total area of approximately 3,568 pyeong) was successfully completed.
1988	The library computerization work was initiated.
1995	The entire library system was successfully constructed.
2000	The World Women's Cultural Center (WOWLIC) was officially opened.
2002	The Music Library was opened.
2005	The Integrated Electronic Library System was opened.
	A new basement reading room (with a total floor space of 957 pyeong) was constructed.
	The library renovation was completed.
2007	The Leadership Library and the Specialized Law Library were officially opened.
2008	A commemoration ceremony was held to mark the collection of one million books.
2009	The Lee Gyeongsun DICA Plaza was opened.
2013	The Next Generation Web-based Library System was upgraded
2015	The 5F, 6F and BF were renovated. The Leadership Library closed down.

Floor Guidance

Operating Hours

**Operating Hours**table for Operating Hours
Index	Location	In Session	During Break
Library	1F-5F	Weekdays: 09:00-22:00 Saturdays: 09:00-17:00	Weekdays: 09:00-19:00 Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Library	6F, Annex B1F	Open 24 hours (365 days a year)
Specialized Law Library	Veritas Building, Rm #102	Weekdays: 09:00-22:00 Saturdays: 09:00-17:00	Weekdays: 09:00-19:00 Saturdays: 09:00-13:00
Music Library	205 College of Music	Weekdays: 09:00-20:00 Saturdays: Closed	Weekdays: 09:00-17:00 Saturdays: Closed

The library is closed on Sundays and official holidays. However, the opening/closing time may be adjusted if deemed necessary by the Library Director.

How to Use the Library

Access
1. Each room in the library is open for use, and users are allowed to bring in their personal belongings.
2. Upon entering the library, users are required to register their ID card (student ID or library card) at the entrance and exit system located at the main entrance. Failure to appropriately check out any library resource may result in usage restrictions.

Use of Printed Resources

To borrow books, you can search for available materials in the Catalogs section on the library website, where you will find information about the book's status, request code, bookshelf number, and location. Once you locate the material on the bookshelf, you can borrow it at the Lending Library on the 1st floor or through the self-service book lending machines on the 1st and 3rd floors.

**Use of Printed Resources**table for Use of Printed Resources
Index	Volume	Period
Undergraduate students (including temporarily absent students) 7	7	14
Undergraduate students (disabled students)	20	30
Graduates students (including temporarily absent students)	20	30
Graduates students (disabled students)	20	60
Faculty (Full-time lecturer or above)	20	90
Employee	12	20
Researchers, Teaching assistants	7	14
Part-time instructors	12	20
Graduates	5	14
Short-term course students, family of professors and staff	5	7
Lifelong graduate members	3	10
Development fund donors, registered part-time students	2	7

Returns and Extensions: Borrowed materials should be returned by the specified due date. If needed, users can extend the borrowing period through the library website's Check-out & Reservation menu before the original due date (extension is not available for overdue or reserved materials).
Late Fees and Borrowing Privilege: Late fees will be imposed for overdue materials, and failure to return materials on time may result in suspension of borrowing privileges. For specific details on late fees and other penalties, please refer to the library website.

Accessibility
1. All rooms in the library are open for use, and visitors are welcome to bring their personal belongings with them.
2. Upon entering the library, users are required to register their ID card (student ID or library card, including mobile number) at the entrance and exit system located at the main entrance. Failure to appropriately check out resources may result in usage restrictions.
Use of E-Resources
Students have access to a wide range of resources, including databases, electronic journals, and multimedia materials, through the library website's E-Resources menu. They can use these resources both on and off-campus by logging in with their library ID and password.

Library Services

Application for Purchasing the Materials
The library offers a service for users to purchase books that are not part of the collection. Users can apply for this service by visiting [Library website → My library → Application for purchasing materials], and they can check the processing result on the homepage or receive it via email.
Original Text Reproduction Service
The library provides a paid service for obtaining duplicates of materials that are not available in the library's collection. Users can request these materials from cooperative libraries or literature offering organizations both domestically and internationally.
Lending the Books from Other Organizations
The library provides a paid service that allows users to borrow separate volumes not available in its collection. This can be done by requesting the volumes from cooperative libraries or literary offering organizations, both domestically and internationally.
Issuance of Request for Reading at the Libraries of other Universities
Students can visit other university libraries or organizations by presenting the 'Request for reading at other universities' form, available at our library, along with their student ID card. To obtain the form, they can access the library website through [Library website → Services → Application for the request for reading at other universities].
User Instruction
Explore our periodic library education and subject-specific user education programs to enhance your library skills and information utilization. Apply for these sessions on our library website under [Library website → Services → User’s education → Education schedule/application].
Disabled Student Support Service
We offer a lending, delivery, and returning service for disabled students, ensuring smooth access to library materials. Apply for this service on our library website under [Library website → Services → Disabled student service].
Sookmyung eResources Online Searching Contest
Join our annual searching contest to explore and utilize our electronic information resources effectively. Win awards and enhance your search skills while having fun with us.
Movies and the Emotional Reader
Discover themed movie screenings at the Hong Eun-Won Film Archives on the second floor. Each week, we feature carefully selected movies related to a specific theme for your enjoyment.

Library Services

**Library Services**table for Library Services
Floor	Room Names
BF	Book Stacks
1F	Check out and Reserved Materials, World Women's Literature, Exhibition Room (Classic Materials), Shinhan Lobby, Resource Development Services Team
2F	SMART Plaza, Gyeongsun Lee DICA Plaza, Eun Won Hong Film Archives, Seminar and Conference Room, System Room, Office of the Director
3F	Collections Room, Information Services Team
4F	Collections Room, Digital Resource Management Service Team
5F	C·C Plaza, Hyu
6F	S1 - S4 Reading Room
Annex B1F	A1 - A3 Reading Room, Café la neige
Annex B2F	Book Stacks