Civic Collaboration in the Development of 21st-Century Public Libraries in Japan: A Citizen's Perspective

Umeki, Yuto; Sugeno, Yuki; Koizumi, Masanori

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Title

Civic Collaboration in the Development of 21st-Century Public Libraries in Japan: A Citizen's Perspective

Author(s)

• Umeki, Yuto
• Sugeno, Yuki
• Koizumi, Masanori

Issue Date

2024-03-20

Keyword(s)

• Public libraries
• Civic collaboration
• Case analysis
• Document survey
• Japan

Abstract

In the 21st century, the construction of public libraries increasingly involves collaboration with stakeholders. Particularly in recent times, as public libraries have shown signs of ageing, civic collaboration has become paramount in the establishment of new institutions. This study aimed to elucidate the requirements of citizens concerning the avenues and topics of civic engagement during the development of public libraries post-2020. Employing a two-fold research methodology involving document survey and case analysis, materials pertinent to civic collaboration were gathered for nine public libraries inaugurated or finalised after 2020. A meticulous examination of these documents illuminated the dynamics, duration, and modalities of civic collaboration during the construction of contemporary public libraries in Japan. For the case study, a qualitative content analysis of the Toyohashi City Central Library was undertaken. Utilising the qualitative analysis software MAXQDA2018, codes were ascribed to discussions and citizen opinions regarding the new public library, which were subsequently used to discern the prevalent themes. Consequently, ‘Space’ emerged as an area of increasing interest, given its preponderance in coded references, underscoring citizens’ diverse expectations for services and events.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2024 Proceedings

Type of Resource

Other

Language

eng

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/122807

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Copyright 2024 is held by Yuto Umeki, Yuki Sugeno, and Masanori Koizumi. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.

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