Journal of Japan Society of Library and Information Science
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Volume 66, Issue 3
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  • A Study on the Characteristics of Big City Libraries in Late Modern Japan Based on Analysis of Their Conference
    Takuma NAKAMURA
    Article type: Article
    2020 Volume 66 Issue 3 Pages 73-92
    Published: 2020
    Released on J-STAGE: September 19, 2020
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.20651/jslis.66.3_73
    JOURNAL FREE ACCESS
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    The purpose of this paper is to clarify the characteristics and issues of big city libraries in late modern Japan. The present study focuses on the “Five Big City Library Conference” composed of big city librarians, and compares the conference to other library meetings. Proceedings, articles, and library bulletins were used as clues for the analysis. According to sources, city librarians' main concerns were: (1) proposals to associate, (2) reading guidance and promotion, (3) how to purchase and select books, and (4) improvement of worker conditions and shortages of staff. Certain subjects of the conference were similar to other meetings. The city librarians also argued for unique issues such as proposing projects contributing to the library world and the nation, and consideration of the branch library system.

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