2010
Associate Professor Masako Gavin, Japanese Studies, Bond University
The Life and thoughts of Ienaga Toyokichi: Bridging over the Pacific
"Excellent indexes and databases, as well as a superb collection of books and journals on Japanese history and International Relations enabled me to go into ‘lock down’ mode and concentrate on my mission – ‘impossible’ at home."
Literary connections between Australia and Japan In the library I found a comprehensive supply of books in English specificaly relating to my project, including translations into English of Japanese fiction, and I aslo found interconnected material giving me good background knowledge. I was quite impressed by some of the latest collections of sociological materials, for example, seven volumes of short stories published in occupied Japan (1945-1952) by Fujiwara Shoten. I came across them while browsing in the stack.
Dr David Chapman, Program Director, International Studies and Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia
Koseki: the ‘State’ of creating and controlling Japanese citizens
Jan 21, 2021
Dignitaries and residents inspecting the community library at Ijurin Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, during the opening ceremony, recently.
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The end of last year was truly joyous for Ijurin Ekiti community in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as it witnessed the opening of its own community library.
The library which was commissioned on December 30, 2020, is now fully open to the public.
The project is a joint effort of community members and donors who sought to actualise the community’s desire to promote the reading culture among the populace and also preserve the culture of the land.