In the many books and articles written on the subject of
librarianship in Japan, some perennial themes appear, such as, What
is librarianship? and What should libraries be today? These
questions reveal the incessant quest of Japanese librarians to
define their profession. This reference book provides a
comprehensive overview of libraries and librarianship in Japan. The
volume traces the developments of traditional and modern libraries
and describes what they have become in modern times.
In the many books and articles written on the subject of
librarianship in Japan, some perennial themes appear, such as, What
is librarianship? and What should libraries be today? More than
ever before, Japan is aware of its potential for shaping the global
library and information scene. The Japanese are responding to the
current flood of information with new media technologies and
improved database services with a synergistic approach that
involves library professionals, information specialists,
governmental leaders, corporate and industry planners, and
information consumers.
This reference work traces the development of traditional and
modern libraries and librarianship in Japan and describes what they
have become in modern times. The book begins with a retrospective
glance at the cultural and literary circumstances surrounding the
development of language, writing, paper, books, and other
activities which fostered early library activity. The chapters that
follow provide detailed information on the evolution of particular
types of libraries. Attention is also given to special topics, such
as computers in libraries, the education of librarians, and
professional organizations. An extensive bibliography of English
and Japanese sources concludes the work.
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