Sunday, October 25, 2009

'Manga' Library "an Archive for Serious Study"

Yes, Library and Archival Students and Professionals, and to all those who are fond of manga. There is a plan to have a Manga Library in Japan at Meiji University. The opening is suppose to be early 2015 and will "be available to researchers and fans from Japan and abroad." Of course, as an archival and preservation student, I have a few questions. However, it is too early to ask, more like 6 years too early. I will wait to see what the University will present in regards to their protocols, research, conservation and preservation standards, and all the good stuff related to the world of library and archives. (^_^) Til then, enjoy the articles and their coverage. Thank you Professors for letting me know :)

Japanese university plans huge 'manga' library AFP, ‎Oct 22, 2009‎

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Meiji University plans huge 'manga' library (Japan) Peter Scott's Library Blog, Friday, October 23, 2009

Manga library in Tokyo on the drawing board 'Solid archive for serious study' CBC News, October 23, 2009

Manga library planned for Japan BBC News, October 23, 2009

Japanese university to open 'manga library' InsideJapan, October 23, 2009

Updated with other articles on November 1, 2009

Japan to create huge 'manga' library By Danielle Demetriou, Telegraph.co.uk, October 27, 2009

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