A Study on the construction of Book Metadata for the Sustainability of Book Ecosystem

Abstract

The domestic and international publishing industry is facing environmental changes in the media industry. Information technology and data integration in the publishing industry are considered fundamental infrastructure for innovation and demand generation in the book business market. This study examines the digitization of publishing, with a focus on book metadata, to support the sustainable book ecosystem in South Korea, which is navigating through the evolving media landscape. The importance of book metadata lies in its efficient data utilization, data accumulation, enhancing discoverability and sales of books, as well as providing useful services to stakeholders in the publishing industry. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in marketing efficiency. In this context, the implications for the sustainability of the book ecosystem are as follows: Firstly, it involves cost savings through standardized book information input and the creation of an environment for marketing using uniform book data. Secondly, it emphasizes the need for interconnected sharing of information among publishers, bookstores, distributors, and other relevant parties. Thirdly, it highlights the requirement for data analysis infrastructure to support comprehensive support systems for stakeholders in the publishing and distribution ecosystem. Finally, it underscores the necessity of utilizing book metadata for the establishment of policies promoting the development of the publishing industry.