The manner of using libraries is Japan has been customarily stated by the library authorities as it is expressed in “das besondere Gewaltverhältnis”.
Accorrding to this theory which defends the interests of authorities it seems to be not proper to discuss problems concerning the use of libraries. This is because the theory is contradictory to the principles of democracy, in particular to the Constitution of Japan which guarantees the fundamental human rights to the people.
Therefore, in the presnet thesis an attempt has been made to discuss the matters concerning the use of libraries from the point of view of the people's rights as the present day libraries function variety of ways and the Constitution of Japan guarantees various rights to the people.
First point concerns the right to learn which is related to the educational function of libraries.
Second point concerns the right to know which is related to libraries role in spreading the information in soclety.
Third point concerns the rights of people to be able to make their political opinions and is related to the political information that books offer.
Forth point concerns recreational function of libraries and the right of people to enjoy their leisure time.
So to speak, I am trying to discuss political side of fundamental human rights in close connection with mental activity of using libraries.
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