Chronology

  • 2022

    1. January 6Celebrated centennial anniversary of Michuhol Library’s foundation.
  • 2021

    1. October 1Opened Dohwa 2&3-dong Smart Library.
  • 2020

    1. January 2Launched Book Drive-Through Service.
  • 2019

    1. NovemberOpened Smart Library at Culture & Arts Center Station.
    2. November 21Opened Majeon Library.
  • 2016

    1. May 17Opened official websites for Cheongna Lake Library, Cheongna International Library, and Yeongjong Sky Library.
  • 2015

    1. October 7Cheongna International Library received Incheon Architecture Award.
    2. July 10Opened Yeongjong Sky Library.
    3. June 29Opened Cheongna Lake Library and Cheongna International Library.
    4. June 18Launched Incheon Integrated e-Library Service.
  • 2014

    1. January 13Opened Multilingual Collection Section.
  • 2013

    1. December 19Opened Songdo Library of International Organizations (Materials transferred from UN Depository Library)
    2. September 17Reorganized from 2 Departments and 5 Teams to 3 Departments.
  • 2012

    1. December 31Expanded Public Library Network Service affiliates to 31 libraries.
    2. November 15Received Grand Prize at 5th Library Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Awards.
    3. October 17Received Ministerial Award for 2012 Quality Library Service from the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism.
    4. AugustDesignated for Aesthetic Excellence in Public Library Design.
    5. May 24Launched Incheon Book-Start Project.
    6. February 23Received the 44th Korea Library Awards (Category: Organization).
  • 2011

    1. June 23Launched “Chaek-Majung,” a checkout and pick-up point reservation service.
    2. January 3Launched Public Library Network Service.
  • 2010

    1. November 25Received the 2010 Public Library Cooperation Awards (Category: Organization).
    2. July 15Opened After-School Assistance Center.
    3. March 2Reorganized into 2 Departments and 5 Teams; Lifelong Learning Team newly created.
  • 2000
    ~2009

    1. June 23, 2009Officially opened Incheon Michuhol Library.
    2. June 23, 2009Introduced Korea Library Automation System (KOLAS III).
    3. February 25, 2009Reorganized into 2 Departments and 4 Teams; selected new name ‘Michuhol Library’.
    4. December 12, 2008Completed construction of Michuhol Library complex.
    5. April 1, 2008 Designated as Incheon’s premier library by the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism
    6. September 4, 2004Renewed the official website.
    7. September 1, 2004Launched outreach delivery service for persons with disabilities.
    8. April 15, 2003Opened Digital Collection Section.
    9. June 28, 2001Introduced Korea Library Automation System (KOLAS II).
  • 1921
    ~1999

    1. September 1998Introduced Korea Library Automation System (KOLAS I).
    2. January 1997Reorganized into 1 Office and 2 Teams structure.
    3. September 16, 1963Hosted the 2nd National Public Library Congress.
    4. September 15, 1962Completed construction of the Administrative Building.
    5. November 6, 1958 Incheon Council adopted the Public Library Establishment Ordinance.
    6. December 2, 1946 Moved to Yulmok-dong, Jung-gu.
    7. April 10, 1941Relocated to the former Incheon Regional Court building.
    8. January 6, 1922 Opened to the public at Cheonggwang-gak Mansion, Songhak-dong, Jung-gu (now Freedom Park).
    9. November 1, 1921Established as Incheon District Library.