Seoul National University Central Library, in collaboration with the Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA), invites you to a unique exhibition exploring the early era of social research in Korea (1950-70s).
This exhibition aims to shed light on foundational research data and literature from the early days of Korean social surveys while emphasizing the importance of data sharing and reuse through storytelling.
Exhibition Highlights
- View rare and unreleased materials from KOSSDA, including questionnaires, frequency tables, interview records, field notes, hand-drawn maps, reports, and reel tapes from pioneering social research conducted by Professors Lee Man-Gap (1921–2010) and Lee Hae-Young (1925–1978) of SNU's Sociology Department.
- Discover forgotten literature such as Sociological Review and Journal of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which document early discussions and controversies in Korean sociology but are not currently digitized or publicly available in databases.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to revisit the classics of empirical field-based social research and reflect on their place and impact within modern social sciences.
Exhibition Details
- Title: Encountering the Classics of Data-Driven Research: Documenting Korean Society with Feet and Pens, 1950-70s
- Duration: November 19 (Tue) – December 18 (Wed), 2024
- Venue: Lobby, 4th Floor, Main Building, Central Library, Seoul National University
- Exhibition Link: https://www.kossdadatafair.com/exhibition
Featured Data
- Lee Man-Gap: Research records on the social structure of rural Korea (1958, 1969, 1980)
- Lee Hae-Young: Interview records on differential fertility in medium-sized Korean cities (1965, 1974)
- Yu Ui-Young: Field notes on the ecological structure of unauthorized housing in Seoul (1971)
Organizers
- Hosted by: Seoul National University Central Library and the Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA)
- Inquiries: KOSSDA Archiving Division, Tel: 02-880-2111
This special exhibition is part of the SNU Knowledge-Based Culture and Arts Sharing project, which seeks to establish the Central Library as a cultural hub integrating knowledge, information, and the arts, while enhancing library engagement.