libraries
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2013/03/09Hitoshi SHIMIZU
Libraries
Why I chose this topicI’m not satisfied with my neighborhood
libraryI like books, so I like libraries
History of LibrariesB.C. 7th Century : Library of Ashurbanipal, Assyria
1849 : many clay tablets ware foundB.C. 3th Century : Library of Alexandria, Egypt
housed important books from around the world and attracted eminent scholars
1872 : the 1st public library in Japan1948 : National Diet Library in Japan
All books published in Japan are collected hereNow : 3165 libraries in Japan (in 2008)
32500 people works at libraries 630 million books circulated per year 372 million books preserved
Topics about librariesDistance from homeThe amount of booksWeb system for reservation Car parking areaComics, CDs, Picture booksStudy rooms
Comparison with net caféPopular libraries on internet
Osaka city library