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List of Targets for Konan Library in 2024
This year, Konan Library will focus on the following goals. This list of goals is based on the basic policy and direction of initiatives of the "Yokohama City Library Vision", and also based on the "Yokohama City Medium-Term Plan", "Yokohama City Educational Promotion Basic Plan", "Reading Activity Promotion Goals" of each ward, etc. Has been formulated.
Last Updated June 11, 2024
Basic Policy 1 Library for children who will lead the future
Direction of Initiatives: Create opportunities to expand the world of children.
Enhance books for children and books for child care
Efforts
- I will purchase materials related to child care. (30 books)
- Replace and replenish picture books and basic stories suitable for reading stories that have been read for a long time. (220 books)
- In order to support story-telling and story-telling volunteer activities at home, we will establish a new picture book exhibition corner for story-telling.
We will create an environment where both individuals and groups can spend time with peace of mind.
Efforts
We will enhance the proper operation of desks, sofas and places to take off shoes at the elementary school student corner and the display of children's books.
We provide experiences and play that can be enjoyed in various senses, such as touching and listening.
Efforts
- For infants and parents, we will provide a “Parent and Child Fun Storytelling Party” and provide opportunities for contact with Konan Usapon Patpet and participants. (Monthly)
- We perform PR to facilities in ward about rental of cloth ehon and use promotion.
- We provide opportunities to touch and enjoy by introducing cloth ehon at storytelling parties held inside and outside the library.
We connect knowledge and experience to draw out the desire to "want to know" and "create" and respond to it.
Efforts
- A book talk meeting that introduces multiple books according to the theme will be held once each for each target grade (elementary, middle and upper grades). (July)
- We will hold a talk session according to the time. (three times a year)
- We actively accept library tours, work experiences, and internships at elementary and junior high schools and city high schools in the city. (Full year)
Direction of Initiatives: We will prepare an environment and facility that will make you want to go with your child as many times as you want.
Create a space that allows children's lively voices and the buzz of their activities.
Efforts
- We will provide a library conference room as a venue for the “Usapon Hiroba”, a place for children and child care sponsored by the ward office, and support the operation and create a space that accepts the liveliness of children. In addition, we will introduce picture books and talk sessions at the venue. (* Usapon Hiroba: a place where parents can easily consult with nursery staff and other staff while allowing their infants to play)
- We will post a display of shoes removal and reading OK near the picture-story show corner.
Create a space where you can spend time relaxing and watch over your children.
Efforts
- We will provide a library conference room as a venue for the “Usapon Hiroba”, a place for children and child care sponsored by the ward office, and support the operation and create a space that accepts the liveliness of children. In addition, we will introduce picture books and talk sessions at the venue. (* Usapon Hiroba: a place where parents can easily consult with nursery staff and other staff while having their infants play) (Reposted)
- We will hold talks with volunteer groups and librarians at the elementary school student corner and conference rooms.
Enhance events and child care support services
Efforts
- We carry out "talk meeting to enjoy in parent and child" for infants and protector. (monthly) (reposted)
- We support the activities of a group who has completed volunteer courses.
- We support the management of talk sessions by volunteer groups.
We will send push-type information that actively communicates.
Efforts
In addition to distributing a video “Konan Library Recommended Book!” Introduces recommended books from the book list created by Konan Library via digital signage in the city (monthly), we will also update events and exhibition pages on the Konan Library website as appropriate, use the City Library X (former Twitter) account and Konan Ward SNS.
Direction of Initiatives: We support child, child care generation in connection with child care support facility and school, area and the connection.
We will respond to the needs of the child-rearing generation and provide services.
Efforts
We will strive for improvement as appropriate, such as grasping the voices of users through "letters of libraries" and sharing them at in-house meetings.
Create opportunities for interaction with the same generation and other generations.
Efforts
- We carry out "one day librarian" for elementary school lower junior high school students. (July)
- For elementary school upper grades and junior and senior high school students, we will conduct "volunteers at libraries" to experience bookshelf arrangement. (August)
Actively connect with children's related facilities and communities to support children and child care.
- Based on "Yokohama citizen book-reading activity promotion plan" and "Konan Ward book-reading activity promotion target", we hold liaison meeting by reading-related facilities in ward. (July)
- Based on the "Konan Ward Reading Activity Promotion Goals", together with the ward office, "Let's enjoy children's songs and picture books with parents and children!" At four locations in the city (12 times in total) and provide books to facilities.
- We will exchange information and provide information with local child care support bases, Konan Ward child care liaison meetings, chief children's committees, etc. (Full year)
Support children's reading and learning together with the school library.
Efforts
- We support the operation of the school library, such as providing school librarians with advice on reading stories and studying.
- We will conduct school librarian training.
- We will provide support to the School Library Study Group. (May, etc.)
Basic Policy 2 Libraries for All Citizens
Direction of Initiatives: Ensure that everyone has access to knowledge and information
We will enhance materials and services to realize reading barrier-free.
Efforts
- About cloth ehon which started lending in 2023, we perform introduction in places such as talks and PR to facility in ward and promote the use.
- We publicize about support business such as visually impaired people, book delivery business and Sapier library.
- We carry out exhibition in cooperation with cloth ehon making citizen group.
We collect a wide range of books and enhance the collection in order to create opportunities to get acquainted with books and learn deeply.
Efforts
- Replace and replenish the materials in the Medical Information Corner. (15 books)
- Replace and replenish classic books in classical literature. (40 books)
- Replenished picture books suitable for reading stories for elementary school students. (100 books)
Connect books and information with people
Efforts
- We try for active public information of information such as handbill placement in ward office information corner.
- We will hold a talk session for adults. (October)
- We carry out book-reading activity promotion event that utilized Konan library mascot character "Konan Sapon". (July and November)
- We will conduct face-to-face readings. (Full year)
- We will publish and distribute reading notes. (July)
Direction of Initiatives: It will be a cozy place to stay
We will create an inclusive environment that is easy for anyone to use regardless of age, disability, nationality, etc.
Efforts
We will provide a library conference room as a venue for the “Usapon Hiroba”, a place for children and child care sponsored by the ward office, and support the operation and create a space that accepts the liveliness of children. In addition, we will introduce picture books and talk sessions at the venue. (* Usapon Hiroba: a place where parents can easily consult with nursery staff and other staff while having their infants play) (Reposted)
We will promote the creation of a rich space that makes people want to go and stay alone or in groups.
We will promote the creation of a highly tolerable environment where you can spend your free time as you wish.
Efforts
- We operate desks, sofas, and shoes at the elementary school student corner appropriately. (Reposted)
- We will post a display of shoes removal and reading OK near the picture-story show corner. (Reposted)
- We offer a courtyard "Good night highlight" as a place where you can eat and drink.
Direction of Initiatives: It will be a base for experience, exchange, creation, and transmission.
It will be a place where various experiences and creative activities can be carried out.
Efforts
- We carry out "one day librarian" for elementary school lower junior high school students. (July) (Reposted)
- For elementary school upper grades and junior and senior high school students, we will conduct "volunteers at libraries" to experience bookshelf arrangement. (August) (Reposted)
Connect reading with experiences and activities to create an environment where knowledge can be practiced and deepened.
Efforts
- In order to provide children with a place to learn about the environment and global warming issues, we will hold "Library deYES" and lend related books together with the Decarbonization / GREEN x EXPO Promotion Bureau. (August)
- In cooperation with ward office, we carry out Konan Ward reading activity promotion event.
- We will hold a talk session for adults. (October) (Reposted)
While removing barriers, we will promote the creation of a system that will be a place where various people can meet, experience, interact and collaborate.
Efforts
As part of the aim of becoming a library that is rooted in the community and is easy for everyone to use and has multiple functions, we accept trainees from disability welfare service establishments to support employment for people with disabilities.
Create new knowledge and value and create opportunities for communication.
Efforts
- We carry out "story-telling volunteer course" for those who are volunteering such as story-telling to preschoolers and elementary school students in the city, and those who wish to work in the future. (March)
- We support the activities of a group who has completed volunteer courses. (Reposted)
- We support the management of talk sessions by volunteer groups. (Reposted)
Basic Policy 3 Library for towns and communities
Direction of Initiatives: It will be a platform for community development where you can meet the appeal of the region.
We will create a unique library according to the characteristics of the region.
Efforts
We will cooperate with local organizations that conduct research on the history of Konan Ward, such as holding the Konan History Course.
Visitors to the library will learn about the charm of the area and become a base that connects with the town.
Efforts
- We publicize local information such as placement of handbill about event and charm in ward positively.
- We make reading map in ward and distribute. (January)
It creates interaction and liveliness among the people who gather.
Efforts
- We support the activities of a group who has completed volunteer courses. (Reposted)
- We support the management of talk sessions by volunteer groups. (Reposted)
- We offer a courtyard "Good night highlight" as a place where you can eat and drink. (Reposted)
It will be a place to create collaboration and co-creation and transmit local information.
Efforts
- We support the activities of a group who has completed volunteer courses. (Reposted)
- We support the management of talk sessions by volunteer groups. (Reposted)
Direction of Initiatives: Collect knowledge and information on regions and towns, archive them, and connect them to the next generation.
Gather diverse knowledge and information possessed by citizens, organizations, companies, etc.
Efforts
Based on "Yokohama citizen book-reading activity promotion plan" and "Konan Ward book-reading activity promotion target", we hold liaison meeting by reading-related facilities in ward. (July) (Reposted)
We collect not only books but also information on the culture and memory of the city.
Efforts
- We collect, manage, and store local photos.
- Register the reference information in the library information system and share information among staff.
We will digitize materials and make them easier to use.
Efforts
We will check the materials for publication.
We send charm of town and bring up attachment
Efforts
- We publicize local information such as handbill distribution about event and charm in ward positively. (Reposted)
- We make reading map in ward and distribute. (January) (Reposted)
Direction of Initiatives: Support the resolution of local and social issues
Learn about the area and learn about local issues.
Efforts
- Based on "Yokohama citizen book-reading activity promotion plan" and "Konan Ward book-reading activity promotion target", we hold liaison meeting by reading-related facilities in ward. (July) (Reposted)
- We carry out theme exhibition about local problem in cooperation with ward office. (Full year)
We will create new services that meet local issues together with local communities.
Efforts
Based on the "Konan Ward Reading Activity Promotion Goals", together with the ward office, "Let's enjoy children's songs and picture books with parents and children!" At four locations in the city (12 times in total) and provide books to facilities. (Reposted)
Deliver newly born knowledge and value to local communities
Efforts
We carry out "Lecture of children's songs and picture books" for those involved in child care. (July and November)
Basic Policy 4 Easy-to-use library services
Direction of Initiatives: Utilizing digital technology, we provide library services that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Expand e-books and digital archives
Efforts
We will publicize e-book services for users who have difficulty visiting the library regularly.
We will promote online use of procedures and references.
Efforts
- We will use the electronic application system to accept event applications and promote online procedures.
- We will make some online reservations for books that are not held in City Library (mutual loan reservations). (until March)
Create online encounters with books and interactions with users.
Efforts
About utilization method of library information system, we carry out lecture for citizen. (September)
Direction of Initiatives: We aim to achieve both expansion of library functions and provision of library services in highly convenient locations.
We will proceed with redevelopment based on the aging of facilities and equipment.
Efforts
We will coordinate with related departments to repair defects to facilities and equipment and extend their service life.
We will expand functions based on the location and regional characteristics of each library.
We will coordinate with related departments to repair defects to facilities and equipment and extend their service life. (Reposted)
We will promote functional and scalable facilities that can respond flexibly and promptly to changes in needs.
Efforts
It will be installed at the entrance of the "Konan Sapon" object, which is a symbol of the library, and decorated according to the time, creating an entrance that makes you want to enter. (Monthly)
We will expand the number of library agencies to highly convenient locations.
Efforts
Promote the dissemination and use of the Konandai Library.
Direction of Initiatives: We will actively disseminate information.
Increase contact points with libraries by disseminating information using various information tools such as SNS.
Efforts
- We regularly send information about events and theme exhibitions on the library website, public relations Yokohama, City Library X (former Twitter) account, and Konan Ward SNS.
- We report the activities of the library on the library homepage "Konan Usapon's Room".
We go out of the library and convey the appeal of libraries and books even face-to-face.
Efforts
- Based on the "Konan Ward Reading Activity Promotion Goals", together with the ward office, "Let's enjoy children's songs and picture books with parents and children!" At four locations in the city (12 times in total) and provide books to facilities. (Reposted)
- We carry out rental of book to business "snuggling type life support project" trust facility of ward office and story-telling party.
We send in cooperation with facilities and groups so that it reaches citizens who have never used the library.
Efforts
- Based on the "Konan Ward Reading Activity Promotion Goals", we will carry out "Let's enjoy children's songs and picture books with parents and children!" at four locations in the city with the ward office. (12 times in total) (Reposted)
- We will exchange information and provide information with local child care support bases, Konan Ward child care liaison meetings, chief children's committees, etc. (Full year) (Reposted)
Basic Policy 5 Libraries that change flexibly and remain attractive forever
Direction of Initiatives: Cooperate, collaborate, and co-create with various actors active in the community
We will promote collaboration and co-creation with citizens, organizations, companies, etc. who have various know-how
Efforts
We will exchange information and provide information with local child care support bases, Konan Ward child care liaison meetings, chief children's committees, etc. (Full year) (Reposted)
In connection with town, we support solution of local problem continuously.
Efforts
- Konan Library round-table conference will be held. (December)
- Based on "Yokohama citizen book-reading activity promotion plan" and "Konan Ward book-reading activity promotion target", we hold liaison meeting by reading-related facilities in ward. (July) (Reposted)
Direction of Initiatives: In order to support the ever-changing library, we will nurture and utilize the librarian, which is the strength of the city.
We will foster librarians who always challenge the creation of new library attractions.
Efforts
Based on the "Librarian Human Resource Development Vision", we will promote the implementation of OJT and participation in internal and external training in accordance with the experience of each librarian staff.
Improve your expertise in books and information.
Efforts
At staff meetings, we will work on information exchange, practice children's songs, and improve skills. (Full year)
We will also enhance our ability to promote exchange, collaboration, and co-creation utilizing books and information.
Efforts
Based on the "Librarian Human Resource Development Plan", we will promote the implementation of OJT and participation in internal and external training in accordance with the experience of each librarian staff. (Reposted)
Acquire the skills needed in response to changes.
Efforts
Based on the "Librarian Human Resource Development Plan", we will promote the implementation of OJT and participation in internal and external training in accordance with the experience of each librarian staff. (Reposted)
We will continue to provide efficient and effective services and enhance tools.
Expand services using new technologies such as new functions and digital tools.
Efforts
- We will publicize e-book services for users who have difficulty visiting the library regularly. (Reposted)
- About utilization method of library information system, we carry out lecture for citizen. (September) (Reposted)
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