
AbstractThere has been increasing discussion in Japan regarding the use of private sector dynamism for public library management. This article focuses on Ebina City Central Library, Kanagawa, Japan. The library is managed by a private company in accordance with the “Designated Manager System”, one of the Government’s means of private sector use. Since renovation in Oct 2015, the library receives 56,000 visits monthly, an increase of 170 % compared to before. This article covers its service characteristics and the challenges for the future.
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