On Wednesday, December 4, a blessing ceremony was held to mark the opening of the <CUK Innovation Hub> on the 2nd floor of the Central Library. The event included several highlights: a progress report by Choi Eun-sil, Director of the Central Library, a commemorative address by Father Won Jong-chul, award presentations, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a blessing prayer and consecration, and a group photo session.

In his speech, Father Won expressed his hopes, saying, “I hope this Central Library, which stands on par with any library in Korea or abroad, will provide students with an ideal environment for focused study and research.” Director Choi Eun-sil shared her vision, saying, “With the establishment of the <CUK Innovation Hub>, the Central Library will not only become the top smart library but also the central hub for education and research on campus.”

△ Choi Eun-sil, Director of the Central Library (left), and Im Min-kyun, Director of the Chaplaincy Office

△ Kim Ji-hoon, Assistant Manager from the Construction Team, honored for his contributions

Renovations on the 2nd floor, including the main lobby, 1st Reading Room, conference room, and media room, were completed on Sunday, December 1, allowing students to start using these spaces from Monday, December 2. Earlier, in September 2023, the Central Library began its transformation by building a preservation archive on the 1st floor. Throughout 2024, additional renovations were carried out, including updates to the 2nd-floor's main square and the 3rd floor’s 1st and 2nd resource rooms, lending services, and the Research Commons. These spaces are now fully operational and in use.

Meanwhile, by building the <CUK Innovation Hub>, the Central Library aims to upgrade library spaces, content, and services to foster a culture of self-directed research, provide an inspiring environment for learning, collaboration, and meaningful interactions, and to promote a creative and cooperative research culture within the university community. 

<CUK Innovation Hub After Renovation>