A Historical Analysis of the Current State of School Libraries in Nagoya City

Abstract

School libraries in Nagoya City are frequently kept locked for administrative reasons, resulting in their limited active use across most schools. Furthermore, Nagoya ranks among the approximately 8% of Japanese municipalities that have yet to formulate a " comprehensive school library plan, " as required by the School Library Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Historically, however, Nagoya’s school libraries were pioneers, more advanced than those in other regions. This paper compiles and organizes key materials to analyze the factors contributing to their current state, delineates a framework for future investigation, and establishes a foundation for subsequent research.