Izumi Library Target List for Fiscal 2024

1. We will update handicraft-related books that are often used but have not been replaced. (20 books)
2. For the first time, we will enhance picture books and picture books for parents and children, and renew the corner. (60 books)
3. For children with special needs, we will promote the purchase of easy-to-read barrier-free books such as LL books. (20 books)

We regularly patrol the hall so that children can spend time with peace of mind.
Please use the facility as a place to temporarily overcome the heat when you go out.

During the summer vacation, we will hold a workshop for elementary school students who create solar grasshoppers, etc. as "Library de YES". (July)

For elementary school lower grades, we will hold hands-on events such as library operations and backyard tours. (August)

At the corner where you can take off your shoes and go up, we will create an environment where parents can read without hesitation.

We will strive to manage air conditioning, etc. so that the library can be used comfortably.

1. We regularly hold talks for parents and children up to 3 years of age to introduce children's songs and picture books by library librarians.
2. We plan improvement of "child care information corner" which we install in children's book floor.

In addition to permanently displaying books introduced at various talks and recommended books by librarians, we will always secure and provide multiple books for lending.

As a "Spring Tokubetsu Storytelling Party", we will hold a storytelling party for parents and children from about 3 years old to lower grades of elementary school. (May)

We provide time and place where participants can interact at the end of the Children's Song Picture Book Association (Chick Storytelling Party) for children from 0 to 3 years old.

On the first Saturday and second Sunday of each month, we will hold a talk session in cooperation with volunteers.

1. We will hold a workshop for school librarians.
2. We dispatch instructors to courses for faculty and staff, lend books for class support, and provide references.
3. We provide consultation on environmental improvement at the school library.

1. With the cooperation of transliteration volunteers, face-to-face readings will be conducted at any time.
2. We will promote the purchase of barrier-free books that can be read easily, such as LL books, for children with special needs. (20 books) (reposted)
3. Replenish large print books that are increasingly used. (50 books)

1. We will collect the classic novels and basic books again in the complete collection. (100 books)
2. Information Science Corner will be updated. (30 books)
3. We will enhance materials related to dementia.

1. When carrying out the project, related materials will be introduced and exhibited. (When each business is held)
2. We will exhibit books according to the theme throughout the year. (Full year)
3. Here are some recommended books in the public relations Yokohama Izumi Ward version. (Full year)

1. We repair and reuse damaged books in cooperation with book repair volunteers. (Full year)
2. For elementary school students, we will hold a work experience to learn about the environment. (August)

Group lending is provided to reading groups whose main activity places are facilities for the elderly and welfare facilities.

1. In cooperation with the ward office based on the Izumi Ward Reading Activity Promotion Goals, we will implement a reading activity promotion project that allows residents of the ward to enjoy books in their daily lives.
2. As in the previous fiscal year, we will continue to purchase topographic maps and aerial photographs of the Izumi Ward and proceed with the collection in order to enhance regional materials and follow the geographical changes of the area.

1. We will hold a picture-story show that talks about stories related to the local area in cooperation with local organizations. (November)
2. Lectures will be given with a dementia care management instructor who is active in the community as a lecturer. (September)

1. The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Yokohama Triennale. (May)
2. In cooperation with Izumi Ward Health and Welfare Division, we will exhibit posters and books on health. (August)
3. We will hold a panel exhibition in collaboration with Health and Social Welfare Bureau. (November)
4. We will hold a panel exhibition in cooperation with the Green Environment Bureau. (December)

1. We will hold the Izumi Ward Reading Activity Promotion Network Conference.
2. As in the previous fiscal year, we will continue to purchase topographic maps and aerial photographs of the Izumi Ward and proceed with the collection in order to enhance regional materials and follow the geographical changes of the area.

We will enhance the local materials of Izumi Ward. (Topographic maps of the area, collection of aerial photographs, etc. (32 sheets))

We will hold a picture-story show that talks about stories related to the local area in cooperation with local organizations. (November) (Reposted)

1. Lectures will be given by a dementia care management instructor who continues to work in the community. (September)
2. Inheritance will lectures by administrative scriveners. (March)

1. Provides a private commercial online database (12 types) that can be useful for references. It provides a Wi-Fi environment that can be used in the museum.
2. We will make some online reservations for books that are not held in City Library (mutual loan reservations). (until March)

1. The staff will patrol regularly, and repairs will be carried out as appropriate for places where aging is severe.
2. Conduct maintenance and inspection (consignment) appropriately.

We publicize library business in public information Yokohama Izumi Ward version and homepage of library.

In cooperation with book repair volunteers, we repair damaged books and reuse books.

1. We will promote human resource development to improve expertise, such as conducting training based on the “Librarian Human Resource Development Vision”.
2. We will conduct workplace training centered on OJT to improve the skills of staff appointed for the fiscal year.