Tokyo Gakugei University

Unified Tokyo First Normal School, Tokyo Second Normal School, Tokyo Third Normal School, and Tokyo Youth Normal School to establish Tokyo Gakugei University, simultaneously establishing the affiliated library with the main building in Setagaya, and adding four branch libraries and one sub‑branch

Tokyo Gakugei University was founded on May 31, 1949.

Integrated the three branch libraries and one sub‑branch into the Koganei branch

Newly constructed library facilities in Koganei area (Library 1,765 m², Book Storage 808 m²)

Integrated Setagaya branch into the Koganei area

Published "General Education Reading Guide", later titled "Reading Guide for Common Subjects", published until 2009 (2006‑2009 only web version)

Constructed a new library building with a floor area of 6,241 m²

Opened part of the free‑access and open‑shelf reading rooms

Opened entirely

Introduced department‑section system, establishing Section 1 and Section 2 (Organization Section, Reading Section)

Started computer‑based reading services

Started computer‑based book acquisition services

Initiated joint processing system for reading services with the University of Electro‑Communications (until March 1988)

Introduced information retrieval terminal devices

Started magazine reception operations using computers

Implemented a Book Detection System, upgraded the computer system, and joined the network of the Academic Information Center (now the National Institute of Informatics)

Introduced a facsimile machine for document copying

Renamed the Organization Department to the Information Management Department and the Viewing Department to the Information Services Department

Upgraded computers, established a library subsystem in the Information Processing Center system, and began cataloging operations

Commenced operation of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for users

CD-ROM implementation

Commenced operation of the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system

Start Saturday opening during the semester

Update computer systems

Conduct self-inspection and evaluation

Start Sunday and holiday opening during the semester

Begin collecting research results of university faculty

Update information processing center system and library subsystem

Publish self-inspection and evaluation report "Towards Comprehensive Academic Information Services – Self-Inspection, Evaluation, and Future Planning"

Prepare computer terminal viewing rooms and information outlet seating

Launch library homepage

Academic Information Committee established

Set up special materials viewing room, equip devices for visually impaired, update book detection system

Extend after-hours opening due to evening graduate school and day-night classes, add copy corner to newspaper viewing room

Enter data for Watanuki Library circulation materials

Enter data for educational history bibliography

Update computer systems, install access control system

Install tactile blocks for visually impaired, expand equipment for visually impaired

Change loan limit number of books

Conduct self-inspection and evaluation of affiliated library

Create image data for Watanuki Library circulation materials and enter data for educational history bibliography

Update library office computer system, establish criteria for discarding unnecessary books

Install vending machine in first-floor newspaper viewing room

Created image data of Mochizuki Bunko circulation materials

Performed data entry for educational history bibliographies

Updated computers and installed a visitor management system

Conducted a nationwide reading survey by the National Association of University Libraries

Participated in a trial operation of ILL/DD between Japan and the U.S. using GIF (Global ILL Framework)

Participated in full-scale ILL/DD operations between Japan and the U.S.

Launched the E-TOPIA electronic information navigation system for education

Renovated the library entrance

Started external lending to non‑members, signed an inter‑library loan agreement among four national universities in the Tama area, and released a multilingual OPAC and a mobile‑friendly OPAC

Published the educational practice database via E-TOPIA

Participated in the Japan‑U.S. ILL/DD physical lending service

Abolished monthly closed days and expanded year‑end and New Year opening days

Released a global OPAC cross‑search system and expanded the library’s holdings for undergraduate students

Expanded wireless LAN in the reading room

Moved the reference desk to the first‑floor reading room, computerized lending of audiovisual materials and laptops, transferred assets to a new corporation following national university corporatization, reorganized library staff into the Academic Information Department, and integrated student IDs with library cards

Participated in a provisional ILL/DD service between Japan and Korea

Automatic lending machine installed

Discontinued the designated book system, suspended lending of textbooks and teaching materials on the first floor, and officially launched the electronic classroom support service (ECR)

Changed opening hours from 9:00 to 8:30

Integrated the lending counter and reference desk, and established a service counter

Renovated the first‑floor entrance hall and service counter

Public release of "Tokyo Gakugei University Repository", renewal of "Library News" and renaming the title to "Liburari"

Implemented "Information Search and Utilization" support for information processing classes, trial performance of Library Lunch Time Concert

Completed asbestos removal from library ceiling and HVAC installation, updated library system, launched My Library service, and discontinued electronic classroom support service (ECR) with the start of the e-learning system

Renewal and public release of E-TOPIA

Data entry of Meiji era textbooks (FY 2007 Science Research Grant)

Reorganization of the Academic Information Division into a two‑department structure with the Academic Information Department

Accepted workplace experience learning for students of the affiliated Koganei Junior High School

Hosted symposium "Exploring the Possibilities of Education‑Related Subject Repositories – Considering the Dissemination of Educational Information in the Network Era" (AV hall, 3rd floor, affiliated library)