Psychological Problems in Library Science

Abstract

We can think three aspects which are approached by psychology. First point is the problem of a librarian as a proffession, second point is the problem of “labor efficiency in library business”, third point is the problem of reading psychology.
(1) Here we must consider the differences of views of occupation between Japan and America. But a librarian has been considered as sinecure or chores. Especially it is important in Japan that we see characters of autism in applicants of librarian. In addition we should consider the librarianship, philosophy of librarian and moral.
(2) In our country it is first consideration to promote efficiency of business, but we must not make light of the human element, and not loss the meaningful relationship, then librarianship will turn to a vocation from a profession.
(3) While reading search is a extensive approach, the reading background of individual and personality formation are intensive research, for this purpose, we must rely upon psychology, general semantics, clinical psychology, pathography and bibliotheraphy.