FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgc.edu

SGC library receives Japanese book collection

The William S. Smith Library at South Georgia College has recently received a collection of “100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan” from the Nippon Foundation.

The 100 books were carefully selected by 10 experts on Japan’s modern society. They are shelved just outside the library’s Computer Lab and are now available for circulation. These resources offer credible, intellectually stimulating information on various aspects of contemporary Japan. “We are very excited to have this collection of books in our library. Japan is a nation steeped in rich tradition and history. The Japanese have made lasting contributions to societies throughout the world, and continue to be an important player in our global community. This collection of books will help our students and community patrons learn more about the important role Japan plays on the world stage,” says Jacqueline Vickers, William S. Smith Library Director.

“This is terrific news for our campus and our community. At South Georgia College, we are making great strides in internationalizing our curriculum, and receiving this collection of books will help us achieve that goal,” says Dr. Virginia Carson, SGC President.

The Nippon Foundation was established in 1962 as a non-profit philanthropic organization, active both in Japan and abroad. Since the beginning, its efforts to bolster the domestic development of Japan have focused largely on the maritime and shipping fields. In addition, as the years have gone by, the organization has expanded its activities to include such fields as education, social welfare and public health, both within Japan and abroad.

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