List of goals for the 2023 Kanazawa Library

(1)Held unique events, special exhibitions, etc. of Kanazawa Library according to the region
(2)Dissemination of information on distinctive initiatives at reading-related facilities in the city during the Kanazawa Ward Reading Festival period (mid-October to mid-December)
(3)Kanazawa library PR in public information Yokohama Kanazawa Ward version (June issue)

Policy indices: Number of books borrowed at the library: 12 million books (FY2025)
Source: Yokohama Medium-Term Plan 2022-2025 (Strategy 1)＞Policy 6 "Policy Indicators"), 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiative 1), Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 2)

(1)Collection of various forms of materials such as large print books, Braille books, and LL books
(2)Acceptance of library tours from nursing schools and special support classes
(3)Kanazawa Ward Elderly and Disabled Support Division

Policy indices: Number of books borrowed at the library: 12 million books (FY2025)
Source: Yokohama Medium-Term Plan 2022-2025 (Strategy 1)＞Policy 6 "Policy Indicators"), 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiative 1), Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 2)

(1)Conducting "Storytelling Party" and "Fright Storytelling Party" in cooperation with the volunteer group "Midori no Tane".

Policy indices: Number of books borrowed at the library: 12 million books (FY2025)
Source: Yokohama Medium-Term Plan 2022-2025 (Strategy 1)＞Policy 6 "Policy Indicators"), 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiative 1), Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 2)

(1)Data compilation (500 pieces) for transferring Kanazawa photo albums inherited from the Kanazawa Ward Office to Yokohama's Memory.

Assumed business volume: Number of materials included in Yokohama's Memory digital archives / 12,900 (cumulative) (FY2025)
Source: The 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiative 1), Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 3)

(1)Enhance and update books of knowledge of children's books (150 books), inspection and replenishment of basic books (120 books)
(2)Infant health check-up venues in cooperation with Kanazawa Ward Health and Welfare Center
(3)Conducting talks (twice a month) for infants, parents, elementary school students, etc.
(4)Acceptance of library tours and work experience
(5)In order to revitalize the teens corner, “POP display of recommended books by junior high school students”

Source: The 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiatives 1), Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan
Enhancement of books to help citizens read and solve problems

(1)Collection of Japanese language learning materials for which demand is growing in the region (100 books)
(2)Enhancement of basic books in the natural science field based on the student use of two universities in the city (50 books)
(3)Replacement and expansion of large picture books to meet demand for reading at schools (12 books)
(4)Promoting the acceptance of donated materials (1,650 books)
(5)Requests for donation of publications to schools, facilities, companies, organizations, etc. in the city

Assumed business volume: Number of new books purchased: 130,000 books/year (2025)
Source: The 4th Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan (Pillar 8)＞Measure 2＞Main Initiatives 1)

(1)Implementation of planned exhibitions, lectures, lectures, etc. in cooperation with universities and research institutes in the city
(2)Holding lectures and lectures to support citizens' learning activities and problem solving
(3)Collection and preservation of Kanazawa local materials and implementation of special exhibitions such as "Aerial Photographs and Nankoku Anniversary"

Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan

(1)Held lectures and exchange meetings for story-telling volunteers and book repair volunteers
(2)Conducting courses for volunteers and parents in cooperation with nursery schools and local child care support bases

Performance Indicators: Total number of volunteers engaged in reading, reading, etc. (a total number of people in projects in cooperation with the library, b average number of people per building in citizen use facilities *) / a 4,200, b 30.1 people / building (FY2023)
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 2)

(1)Enhance support for faculty and staff (including school librarians) (40 references, 150 loans)
(2)Exhibitions in collaboration with Kanazawa Ward Health and Welfare Division, Senior Citizens and Disabled Welfare Division, and Kanazawa fire department
(3)Renewal of Foreign Language Materials Corner (June)

Performance Indicators: Total number of books for group lending at libraries and schools to schools/99,000 (FY2023)
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 3)

(1)Support for reading activities through group lending.
(2)Courses for parents and children in cooperation with local child care support bases and daycare centers
(3)Courses for volunteers and nursery teachers in cooperation with reading-related facilities and daycare centers

Performance Indicators: Total number of books for group lending at libraries and schools to schools/99,000 (FY2023)
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 3)

(1)Held a liaison meeting to promote reading activities (February)

Performance Indicators: Promotion of activity target of ward
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 4)

(1)Acceptance of events and library tours in collaboration with the Kanazawa International Lounge
(2)Held round-table conferences with library-related organizations and facilities (March)

Performance Indicators: Promotion of activity target of ward
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 4)

(1)School Library Volunteer Exchange Meeting (September)
(2)Dispatch of lecturers to Kanazawa Ward Elementary School Library Study Group (May)
(3)Dispatch of instructors to a joint volunteer course in the Rokuuranaka area elementary and junior high schools (July)

Performance Indicators: Promotion of activity target of ward
Source: Second Yokohama City Reading Activity Promotion Plan (Priority Item 4)