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Now that we’ll be back in main campus, some procedures are changing, so we may be able to offer new services. One relates to journals. I’m going to experiment with listing some newly received issues here — here are some that I was just notified about — they are still in Ackerman at this point, but will be coming to Thompson after being checked in.

1. 
   Kokugo to Kokubungaku (OSU catalog)
   国語と国文学　　 (publisher site)　　
   No. 1026 (May 2009)
   contents: kokugotokokubungaku1026.pdf

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2. 
   Kokubungaku: Kaishaku to Kyozai no Kenkyu (OSU catalog)
   國文學　　第54巻7号2009年5月号 (publisher site — has table of contents)
   — 風土記を読む (special issue on the Fudoki)
   

   NOTE: Kokubungaku: Kaishaku to Kyozai (Gakutosha) is ceasing publication after the July 2009 issue –according to an announcement on their web site.

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3. 
   Nihon Rodo Kenkyu Zasshi (OSU catalog)
   日本労働研究雑誌　No. 586 (May 2009)
   (publisher site — has table of contents)
   特集：雇用区分の多様化と転換

   

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4. 
   Biggu Komikku Orijinaru (OSU catalog)
   ビッグ　オリジナル　5/5号 (publisher web site)
   

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After 3 years in Ackerman Road, we’re about to open for business in the beautifully renovated Thompson Library on Monday!!

East Asian stacks are on 3M, while the reference books and journals are on 3.

I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone more frequently now that I’ll be back on main campus (although I will be away quite a bit in August, so don’t be surprised if I am not in the office.)

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Today we had a meeting to plan shelving arrangements in Thompson Library (opening in Aug’09). We decided to keep some Japanese movie DVDs near the Japanese journals and reference books on the 3rd floor. In addition to those, though, Ohio State University Libraries also has many DVDs and VHS tapes located elsewhere, including in the Book Depository. The only way to find the films is through the library’s catalog. We’ve been collecting Japanese films actively for several years, yet it seems that we still have a long way to go to build a decent collection! Please send your recommendations!

I am gradually learning about databases on Japanese film. It is amazing how many there are now! I will be studying these further as I continue to build the collection of Japanese films:

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I’ll be teaching a course in the spring quarter with my colleague, Miriam Conteh-Morgan, on What Is the Global Information Society? It is listed in the Spring ‘09 course list for International Studies —

Intl Stds 501, T R 11:30-1:18 (course # 12207-1)
Prerequisites: None
Syllabus: http://is.gd/wHrp

** Our goal is to introduce critical thinking about the knowledge creation process in its global and societal contexts. We believe this course will give students an advantage in academics and, especially, in the job market — as well as in their future professional lives.

** While we will examine a wide range of writings on global information, assignments are distributed, so that the work load for each student is reasonable. This is not a traditional lecture course. Our emphasis is on collaborative learning and discussion. We are approved to hold at least one session per week in the new Learning Collaboration Studio (experimental classroom) — 060 Science Engineering Library — that is equipped with laptops, modular furniture, Smart boards, etc

** This year’s Academy Awards were called the “Global Oscars” because of the large number of foreigners who won awards. That is only the latest indication that things have shifted in every field of endeavor. Preparing for the professional world of the 21st century means taking stock of how the information world is changing in your chosen field.

** Going beyond simple Google searches that only turn up “the same old” things, this course introduces “information environment mapping,” a proactive approach to analyzing inflows and outflows of information on personal and organizational levels. We’ll also be discussing the full range of information issues facing today’s globalized society. These discussions will prepare
students to engage information issues effectively during job interviews and in applications for further education.

** Students will learn a new style of presentation (”pecha-kucha“) that is gaining popularity worldwide — 20 slides x 20 seconds (6 minutes 40 seconds) — and helps to develop better presentation skills (more focused, concise, to the point)

(more…)

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During the month of June — on Tuesday and Thursdays all month! — 37 films examining the portrayal of Asians in classic movies will be featured on TCM in a festival series, Race & Hollywood: Asian Images in Film. (more…)

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Kyoto University started Open Courseware on Youtube last month. The page is about the projects on the interactive connections among users, computer, and zen in sansui artwork. English.  

http://library.osu.edu/wikis/library/index.php/ZENetic_Computer

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 I don’t know which category this entry should go…Maybe Japanese literature?

http://library.osu.edu/wikis/library/index.php/Japanese_plants

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This page has links to the websites of Japanese colors.

http://library.osu.edu/wikis/library/index.php/Japanese_colors

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CEAL Committee on Japanese Materials
“Japanese Collections as Learning Centers: Connecting Users with Libraries through Web 2.0 Technologies”
Maureen Donovan & Shirin Eshghi
Atlanta, April 3, 2008
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There’s a fascinating series of postings about library blogs at the Infobib blog, including a review of Biblioblogs in Japan by Sho Sato and katz3 that includes links to a list of 51 Japanese biblioblogs. All I can say is “Wow!”

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