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Japanese Collections news:

Japanese cinema databases

Posted on June 17th, 2009 by Maureen Donovan
Entry Filed under: Announcements

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:

  • Japanese Movie Database 日本映画データベース
    http://www.jmdb.ne.jp

    Note: To browse, use the Ichiran (一覧) tab –
    http://www.jmdb.ne.jp/index.cgi?IndexPage

  • Database of Eiren or the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (includes: SHOCHIKU CO., LTD.,TOHO CO.,LTD., TOEI COMPANY LTD. and KADOKAWA PICTURES, INC.)
    http://db.eiren.org/

    Covers 1959-2009

  • MovieWalker - Kinema Junpo
    http://www.walkerplus.com/movie/kinejun/

    Covers movies released in Japan 1945-

  • The Independent Movie Database
    http://www.jishueiga.com/
  • Eibunren database (Japan Association of Audiovisual Producers)
    http://www.eibunren.or.jp/database/about.html

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    Spring Qtr: What Is the Global Information Society?

    Posted on February 16th, 2009 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Courses, Announcements

    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)

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    Race & Hollywood: Asian Images in Film (Turner Classic Movies)

    Posted on May 27th, 2008 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Films, Digital resources, Announcements

    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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    Wiki:ZENetic Computer

    Posted on April 9th, 2008 by Hiroshi
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    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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    Wiki: Japanese plants

    Posted on April 6th, 2008 by Hiroshi
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

     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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    Wiki: Japanese colors

    Posted on April 6th, 2008 by Hiroshi
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    This page has links to the websites of Japanese colors.

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

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    Handout for CJM presentation 4/3/2008

    Posted on March 31st, 2008 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    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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    Libworld: library and library related blogs

    Posted on March 14th, 2008 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    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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    UBC Japanese collection blog

    Posted on March 14th, 2008 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    Today I was specifically looked for blogging by Japanese studies librarians. I quickly found Shirin Eshghi’s blog at UBC (more…)

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    Blogging at East Asian library collections

    Posted on March 12th, 2008 by Maureen Donovan
    Entry Filed under: Announcements

    Getting ready for my upcoming presentation at the Council on East Asian Libraries on “Scholarly Communication and Patron Services,” I set out today to see who’s blogging at East Asian collections. (more…)

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