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Types of Libraries - YAML

Libraries in Japan are classified into six types based on their operators and primary users: National Library (National Diet Library), public libraries, university libraries, school libraries, special libraries, and other libraries. Each is established under different legal frameworks and provides specialized services to specific user groups. The National Diet Library comprehensively collects domestic publications through the deposit system, public libraries support the cultural enrichment of local residents, university libraries support academic research, and special libraries provide in-depth knowledge in specific fields, collectively forming the foundation of Japan's intellectual infrastructure.

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- code: "1"
  slug: "national-library"
  name: "National Library (National Diet Library)"
  description: "Japan's only national library operated by the government. Comprehensively collects and preserves domestic publications through the deposit system."
  operator: "National Government (National Diet Library)"
  legalBasis: "National Diet Library Law"
  primaryUsers: "Members of the Diet, researchers, general public"
- code: "2"
  slug: "public-library"
  name: "Public Library"
  description: "Libraries established by local governments that can be used free of charge and equally by local residents."
  operator: "Local governments (prefectures, municipalities), public interest corporations"
  legalBasis: "Library Law"
  primaryUsers: "Local residents"
- code: "3"
  slug: "university-library"
  name: "University Library"
  description: "Libraries attached to universities, junior colleges, and colleges of technology that support academic research and learning."
  operator: "Universities, junior colleges, colleges of technology"
  legalBasis: "University Establishment Standards (Ministry of Education Ordinance)"
  primaryUsers: "Faculty, students, researchers"
- code: "4"
  slug: "school-library"
  name: "School Library"
  description: "Libraries established in elementary, junior high, and high schools that support children's reading and learning."
  operator: "Elementary, junior high, and high schools"
  legalBasis: "School Library Law"
  primaryUsers: "Children, students, teachers"
- code: "5"
  slug: "special-library"
  name: "Special Library"
  description: "Libraries that intensively collect materials in specific fields and professional areas, providing services to specialists."
  operator: "Government agencies, legislative assemblies, corporations, universities, academic societies, etc."
  legalBasis: "(Depends on operator)"
  primaryUsers: "Members of parent organization, specialists"
- code: "6"
  slug: "other-libraries"
  name: "Other Libraries"
  description: "Libraries with special purposes and functions, such as braille libraries, hospital libraries, and prison libraries."
  operator: "Various organizations"
  legalBasis: "(Depends on operator)"
  primaryUsers: "Specific user groups"