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Kobayashi, Yutaka – Libr Trends, 1969
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Networks, Scholarly Journals
Peer reviewedWender, Ruth W. – Special Libraries, 1974
A brief visit to several Japanese medical libraries and information centers revealed similarities and dissimilarities with their United States counterparts. All the institutions had indexes, many English language journals, and photocopying requests. Differences appeared in the reference services provided. The information centers were computer…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedGibson, Robert W., Jr.; Kunkel, Barbara K. – Special Libraries, 1980
Explores the state-of-the-art of Japanese information activities, detailing the comprehensive national plan Japan has developed. The volume of scientific and technological publications is discussed: monographs and technical reports briefly, and periodicals in more depth, including subject areas, language of publication, and accessibility to…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Graphs, Information Centers, Information Networks
Peer reviewedTanabe, H. – International Library Review, 1973
This article is a summation of several university and university library publications. Subjects covered are automation, university reform and the library, librarians, and the future of university libraries. (6 references) (DH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Libraries, Information Centers, Librarians
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on library network activities in Canada, the Third World, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, and Sweden which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Canada: A Voluntary and Flexible Network," a review by Guy Sylvestre of the political, social, and economic structures…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Information Centers
White, Caryn – 1987
The East Asian Outreach Program at Yale University seeks to promote increased understanding of the countries of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea) through educational and cultural programming for educators, businesses, community organizations, and the general public on a national basis. In addition to information concerning the services,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Cultural Centers, Elementary Secondary Education
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on science and technology libraries which were presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Online Information Service of the Japan Information Center of Science and Technology" (Ryuko Igarashi, Japan); (2) "A View from the Chip--The Influence of Information…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
Matsumura, Tamiko – 1983
This paper describes the development of a proposed Japanese Science Information System (SIS), a nationwide network of research and academic libraries, large-scale computer centers, national research institutes, and other organizations, to be formed for the purpose of sharing information and resources in the natural sciences, technology, the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Check Lists, Databases, Design Requirements
Download full textNational Inst. for Special Education, Yokosuka (Japan). – 1972
Treated are the purpose, activities, organizational structure, and facilities of the Japanese institute for special education (SE). Activities noted concern SE research (in fields of medicine, psychology, education, and technology), information processing services, inservice teacher training, a child guidance center, and a school for handicapped…
Descriptors: Building Design, Child Development Centers, Educational Programs, Exceptional Child Services
Morse, Ronald A., Ed.; Samuels, Richard J., Ed. – 1985
The proceedings of a conference on the development of language capabilities to prepare United States scientists to share in scientific and technological development with Japan include these papers: "Are Japanese Language Programs Reaching Scientists and Engineers?"; "Japanese Language Study for Engineers: High Tech…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Instruction, Certification, Classroom Techniques
