Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tsukuba offers a Library Management Course, designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills. The program is held at the Tokyo Campus, located in the heart of the city, and classes are conducted on Saturdays and weekday evenings in small groups.

Program Objectives

The course aims to provide participants with practical knowledge of library management, enabling them to understand the new governance and acquire high management capabilities. The program focuses on the changing role of libraries in regional development and the need for efficient management in response to demographic changes.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have graduated from a university or have equivalent academic abilities
• Possess a librarian qualification and at least three years of practical experience in libraries or related fields
• Meet the program's admission requirements, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Program Structure

The course consists of three subjects:

• Library Management (10 sessions, 25 hours, ¥26,250)
• Intellectual Property and Information Security (10 sessions, 25 hours, ¥26,250)
• Public Management Theory (5 sessions, 12.5 hours, ¥13,125)

Teaching Staff

The program features a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Ikuchi Jun, Associate Professor, Library Management
• Koizumi Kimino, Professor, Public Management Theory and Library Management
• Sakaguchi Tetsuo, Associate Professor, Intellectual Property and Information Security
• Murai Mairi, Professor, Intellectual Property and Information Security
• Oba Ichiro, Lecturer, Library Management
• Takara Koshi, Assistant Professor, Intellectual Property and Information Security

Completion Requirements

To complete the program, participants must:

• Attend all three subjects (62.5 hours) within one year
• Pass the examination for each subject
• Meet the program's eligibility criteria

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Tsukuba.