It is important for public libraries to provide services for LGBTQ people. However, few studies have examined the library services for LGBTQ people in Japan. This study investigated the holdings of 3,085 public libraries using the web platform ʻCalilʼ (https://calil.jp/), using a reference list of 433 LGBTQ sample books, to determine the number and the kind of libraries that held LGBTQ books, and the kinds of such books that were held. In addition, interview surveys were conducted with librarians working in libraries holding a lot of LGBTQ books to determine the reasons behind the high number of such books. The findings indicated that 58 public libraries did not hold any books from the sample LGBTQ book list. Further, public libraries were found to hold more LGBTQ Japanese and English novels, and picture books, rather than other types of LGBTQ books. Contrastingly, public libraries seemed hesitant to hold LGBTQ comic books despite their high demand. Additionally, the findings suggested that libraries in the municipalities that introduced ʻpartnership certificatesʼ for same-sex couples and prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as newer libraries, and those in complex facilities, especially with schools or a diversity centre, tend to hold more LGBTQ books compared to other libraries.

　This study aims to elucidate how library services for local governmental employees develop in a public library. We selected Tahara City Library in Aichi Prefecture as a case, whose services are actively provided to citizens and organizations in the local community. We conducted case analysis using document surveys and semi-structured interviews with a director, an assistant director, governmental employees (experienced in using the services), and librarians in charge of the services. Results show that the consciousness of librarians and local government employees has become strongly connected during the progress of the services. The strong relationship between them made previous services transform into new services for local governmental employees. After creating the services, librarians continuously made a great effort and improved them. Furthermore, we found that new collaborations between the library and the department of local government created positive outcomes for each organization. Finally, we illustrated four phases of the process and the specialized knowledge of librarians.

　The transition of discussions on law, administration, and finance and the development of the postwar school library system in Japan was clarified by a macroscopic analysis of public policy theory. Using the “policy window” model of John Kingdon as a method, the streams of discussions, policies, and politics on school library during the three periods of the postwar education reform period (1947-1958), the Japanese-style education system period (1958-1987), and the 21st century-type education reform period (1987-present) were investigated. School library administration was examined in each period centered on policy trends, but it was enacted when the inadequacy was the subject of discussions and it was in line with the political agenda. In the first term, the School Library Act was enacted under the political agenda of improving school facilities, and in the second term, there was a conflict of political stream and it could not be legislated. In the third term, it was confirmed that the three policy streams became one in the political agenda of improving language and reading skills of children, the policy window opened, and the School Library Act was revised twice. Finally, the author noted that the next agenda setting will require theoretical research on inquiry-based curriculum and library methods in the learning community.