Studying libraries: Why are library bookshelves not full?

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General Description ``Are the bookshelves in the library not full?'' ``Do the number of people who come to the library increase or decrease when it rains?'' ``When do people start using the library?'' Let's think about practical applications from simple and familiar questions, learn about the significance and role of libraries, and discover their charm! The author, who specializes in library information science, picks out questions that people who work in libraries or use on a daily basis don't usually worry about, but when asked, they wonder, "Why?" In soft strokes, he will give a lecture on the perspective and path to thinking about these questions based on data/facts/evidence. An introductory book that conveys the joy of studying in libraries and points out how studying makes libraries a richer place. This is an enriching book that includes additions and corrections to the popular series in the library specialist magazine ``Library Resource Guide.'' table of contents Introduction: Why do we write a book about ``studying'' in libraries? Chapter 1: Are library bookshelves full? 1. Some librarians get scolded for throwing things away, while others get scolded for not throwing them away. 2 Japanese libraries throw away about 10 million books every year 3. When will the day come when the library will be full of books? 4. Introduction to “Modern or near-future theory of expulsion from the register”? Chapter 2: Does the way a book is used change depending on where it is placed on the bookshelf? 1. The first step of becoming a professional researcher: “Kakenhi” and me 2. The strengths of the library “kan” are the bookshelves and browsing. 3. A bookshelf that encourages new discoveries = A bookshelf with “unexpected” books in visible positions 4 Eye tracking device now available! 5 70% of the bookshelves are up to the third row (or 80% are up to the second row) 6 For the future Chapter 3: What are the numbers written on the library bookshelf? 1. Isn't "shelf number" a nuisance? 2 Overview and results of VR experiment 3 Our VR experiment has just begun! Chapter 4: Why are libraries closed on Mondays? 1 By the way, is it really closed on Mondays? 2. It's closed on Mondays because it's open on Sundays. 3. Validity of closing on Mondays Chapter 5: Are the number of people visiting libraries increasing or decreasing? 1 Roughly speaking - Japan as a whole decreased for the first time in a long time in 2018, and prefectural libraries saw a slight decrease 2 A closer look: Two-thirds of libraries are on a slight decline, and one-third are on a significant increase. Chapter 6: When it rains, do the number of people who come to the library increase or decrease? 1 Longing to read the rainy weather 2 Relationship between weather, number of books borrowed, and day of the week Chapter 7 What kind of libraries are commonly used? 1 Previous research--is this research actually finished? 2 Result 1: Accuracy remains strong even after 30 years 3 Result No. 2: Is simple nationwide expansion questionable? 4 Result 3: I don't know the difference between regions where the lending function is useful and where it is not. Chapter 8: When do people start using libraries? 1. What kind of person is a new registrant? 2. Will new registrants stay? Chapter 9: What kind of people use libraries? 1. There are seven types of library users in the world. 2. Clustering of library users: precedent cases in the United States and application to NDL information behavior research 3 Our clustering has only just begun! 4 Did you think it would end? Continuing for a little while - Changes in clusters in recent years Chapter 10: To what extent are people allowed to spend tax money on libraries? 1 Background: How to measure the “impact” of libraries 2 A method of measuring impact - virtual evaluation method 3 Status of willingness to pay in NDL information behavior survey (2020) 4 Predict whether someone is willing to pay more than 1,000 yen! It was difficult... Chapter 11: What kind of library do you want to go to with your child? 1. I am a library and information scientist with children - surprisingly, I don't take my children to the library. 2 Characteristics of people who go to the library “accompanied by children” 3. Cities where people with children go to the library/cities where they don't/cities where they can't go even if they want to 4 Whether you have children or not and went to the library/didn't go/couldn't go even if you wanted to 5 Characteristics of local governments 6 Characteristics of the library Chapter 12: Why do you go to the library? 1. I want to model library usage. 2 Data and analysis method - Applying data from the NDL information behavior survey to logistic regression 3. Results: People who enjoy playing Go and Shogi should use the library! Chapter 13: What kind of photos of libraries do people post on SNS? 1. How to confidently talk about “Instagram” that you haven’t used yet 2 “Instagram” x Library – Data acquisition edition 3 Hashtag analysis--Coffee goes well with books and libraries 4. Proper noun analysis--This is the photogenic library right now! 5 Image analysis--wooden desk, multiple books, child 6 The photogenic slope has just begun to climb Chapter 14: When will the number of people applying for library jobs increase? 1. What determines the job prospects for librarians? 2. Changes in employment offer rate and number of librarian qualifications 3 Now is your chance! Conclusion Appearance/Included Item This is Japan Import, written in Japanese Language. Please refer the condition description.The product is pre-owned and may have some signs of use, age, scratches, dirt, etc. aside from the pictures, but there are no major problems in reading/viewing the book. Please note that parper strips or appendices may be missing in spite of Photos, Please kindly contact us before the transaction for detail. Thank you. Grading Scale Pre-owned/ Unopened Pre-owned, but never used before. 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