Expansion in the Number of Libraries Managed Under Contract
First written in FY2017-Q1. 31 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-11.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period under review, the number of libraries under contract increased by 29 from 1,851 at the beginning of the period to 1,880 as of the end of July 2026, comprising 630 public libraries, 263 university libraries and 987 school and other libraries, and remained on a solid trend. As a result, revenue from this business increased 5.3% year on year to ¥20,540 million, while operating profit rose 10.4% to ¥1,526 million, resulting in higher revenue and higher profit.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 29 from the beginning of the period to 1,880, with revenue up 5.3% and operating profit up 10.4%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Library Support business provides outsourced services such as counter operations, cataloguing and collection inventory checks, library management services under the designated administrator system established by the Local Autonomy Act, library management services under the PFI (Private Finance Initiative) scheme, and staffing services, with the aim of improving library operating efficiency and services for users. During the interim consolidated accounting period under review, the number of libraries under contract increased by 9 from 1,840 at the beginning of the period to 1,849 as of the end of July 2025, comprising 633 public libraries, 237 university libraries and 979 school and other libraries, and remained on a solid trend. As a result, revenue from this business increased to ¥19,508 million, up 4.6% year on year.」
For outsourced library management under the designated administrator system, PFI and staffing arrangements, the number of libraries under contract increased from 1,840 to 1,849, while revenue rose 4.6%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year under review, the number of libraries under contract increased by 34 from 1,806 at the beginning of the period to 1,840 as of the end of January 2025, comprising 624 public libraries, 246 university libraries and 970 school and other libraries, and remained on a solid trend. As a result, revenue from this business increased to ¥37,682 million, up 5.7% year on year. However, owing to higher costs, including personnel expenses, operating profit fell 5.0% to ¥2,923 million, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 34 from the beginning of the period to 1,840, while revenue rose 5.7%. Although the number of libraries and revenue continued to expand, operating profit fell 5.0% owing to higher costs, including personnel expenses. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 20 from 1,806 at the beginning of the period to 1,826 as of the end of July 2024, comprising 623 public libraries, 240 university libraries, and 963 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 5.3% year on year to ¥18,655 million and operating profit increased 12.0% to ¥1,530 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 20 from the beginning of the period to 1,826, with revenue up 5.3% and operating profit up 12.0%. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 18 from 1,806 at the beginning of the period to 1,824 as of the end of April 2024, comprising 621 public libraries, 240 university libraries, and 963 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 4.8% year on year to ¥9,166 million and operating profit increased 3.7% to ¥700 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 18 from the beginning of the period to 1,824, resulting in a 4.8% increase in revenue and a 3.7% increase in operating profit. Expansion of contracted library operations and progress in profitability are continuing. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 20 from 1,786 at the beginning of the period to 1,806 as of the end of January 2024, comprising 603 public libraries, 238 university libraries, and 965 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 5.9% year on year to ¥35,666 million and operating profit increased 26.7% to ¥3,075 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 20 from the beginning of the period to 1,806, resulting in a 5.9% increase in revenue and a 26.7% increase in operating profit. Progress in both contract expansion and profitability was confirmed for the full year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 17 from 1,786 at the beginning of the period to 1,803 as of the end of October 2023, comprising 600 public libraries, 240 university libraries, and 963 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 6.1% year on year to ¥26,646 million and operating profit increased 25.4% to ¥2,210 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 17 from the beginning of the period to 1,803, resulting in a 6.1% increase in revenue and a 25.4% increase in operating profit. Progress in both contract expansion and profitability is becoming concrete. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 15 from 1,786 at the beginning of the period to 1,801 as of the end of July 2023, comprising 600 public libraries, 239 university libraries, and 962 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 6.4% year on year to ¥17,715 million and operating profit increased 31.7% to ¥1,365 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 15 from the beginning of the period to 1,801, resulting in a 6.4% increase in revenue and a 31.7% increase in operating profit. This indicates concrete progress in both the expansion of contracted library operations and profitability. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services to improve library operating efficiency and services for users. During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 13 from 1,786 at the beginning of the period to 1,799 as of the end of April 2023, comprising 599 public libraries, 238 university libraries, and 962 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 6.8% year on year to ¥8,745 million and operating profit increased 15.2% to ¥676 million.」
The number of libraries under contract for library operations conducted through the designated management system, PFI and personnel dispatch services increased by 13 from the beginning of the period to 1,799, resulting in a 6.8% increase in revenue and a 15.2% increase in operating profit. - FY2023Full-year increase in the number of libraries, with revenue up and profit downAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 89 from 1,697 at the beginning of the period to 1,786 as of the end of January 2023, comprising 580 public libraries, 235 university libraries, and 971 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased to ¥33,688 million from ¥31,744 million in the previous fiscal year, but operating profit declined 3.6% to ¥2,427 million due to higher costs, including personnel expenses and utility costs.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 89 from the beginning of the period to 1,786, and revenue increased 6.1%. However, operating profit declined 3.6% due to higher costs, including personnel expenses and utility costs. - FY2023-Q3Revenue increased and profit declined despite a decrease in the number of libraries under contractAnnual report
「The business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services to improve library operating efficiency and services for users. During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 87 from 1,697 at the beginning of the period to 1,784 as of the end of October 2022, comprising 578 public libraries, 235 university libraries, and 971 school libraries and others, and remained solid. As a result, revenue increased to ¥25,114 million from ¥23,720 million in the same period of the previous year, but operating profit declined 4.8% to ¥1,762 million due to higher costs, including personnel expenses and utility costs.」
Although the number of libraries under contract declined from 1,797 at the end of the previous quarter to 1,784, it increased by 87 from the beginning of the period. Revenue increased year on year, while operating profit declined 4.8% due to higher costs, including personnel expenses and utility costs. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 100 from 1,697 at the beginning of the period to 1,797 as of the end of July 2022, comprising 576 public libraries, 233 university libraries, and 988 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 100 from the beginning of the period to 1,797 as of the end of July 2022. Expansion in the number of libraries under contract is progressing concretely. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 49 from 1,697 at the beginning of the period to 1,746 as of the end of April 2022, comprising 571 public libraries, 230 university libraries, and 945 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 49 from the beginning of the period to 1,746 as of the end of April 2022. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 21 from 1,676 at the beginning of the period to 1,697 as of the end of January 2022, comprising 557 public libraries, 230 university libraries, and 910 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 21 from the beginning of the period to 1,697 at the end of January 2022. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of libraries under contract increased by 8 from 1,676 at the beginning of the period to 1,684 as of the end of October 2021, comprising 553 public libraries, 229 university libraries, and 902 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 8 from the beginning of the period to 1,684 as of the end of October 2021. Expansion in the number of libraries under contract is continuing. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 5 from 1,676 at the beginning of the period to 1,681 as of the end of July 2021, comprising 553 public libraries, 228 university libraries, and 900 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 5 from the beginning of the period to 1,681 as of the end of July 2021. Expansion in the number of libraries under contract is continuing. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 4 from 1,676 at the beginning of the period to 1,680 as of the end of April 2021, comprising 552 public libraries, 228 university libraries, and 900 school libraries and others, and remained solid.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 4 from the beginning of the period to 1,680 as of the end of April 2021. The expansion in the number of libraries under contract is continuing. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 187 from 1,489 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,676 as of the end of January 2021, comprising 553 public libraries, 223 university libraries, and 900 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 9.0% year on year to ¥30,375 million and operating profit increased 21.9% to ¥2,669 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 187 over the full year, mainly at school libraries, to 1,676, resulting in a 9.0% increase in revenue and a 21.9% increase in operating profit. - FY2021-Q3Revenue and profit increased despite a decline in the number of libraries under contractAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 186 from 1,489 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,675 as of the end of October 2020, comprising 553 public libraries, 222 university libraries, and 900 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 9.2% year on year to ¥22,693 million and operating profit increased 23.4% to ¥2,050 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 186 from the beginning of the period to 1,675, but declined by 11 from 1,686 at the end of the second quarter. Meanwhile, revenue increased 9.2% and operating profit increased 23.4%, indicating that the decline in the number of libraries coexisted with improved profitability. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 197 from 1,489 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,686 as of the end of July 2020, comprising 554 public libraries, 221 university libraries, and 911 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 8.8% year on year to ¥14,989 million and operating profit increased 14.9% to ¥1,271 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 197 from the beginning of the period, mainly at school libraries, to 1,686. Revenue increased 8.8% and operating profit increased 14.9%, indicating progress in both contract expansion and profitability. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 194 from 1,489 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,683 as of the end of April 2020, comprising 554 public libraries, 220 university libraries, and 909 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 194 from the beginning of the period, mainly at school libraries, to 1,683 as of the end of April 2020. - FY2020Slight decline in the number of libraries under contract, but full-year revenue and profit increasedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 124 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,489 as of the end of January 2020, comprising 539 public libraries, 223 university libraries, and 727 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 5.2% year on year to ¥27,865 million and operating profit increased 7.0% to ¥2,189 million.」
Although the number of libraries under contract declined by 3 from 1,492 at the end of the third quarter, it increased by 124 from the beginning of the period, while revenue increased 5.2% and operating profit increased 7.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 127 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,492 as of the end of October 2019, comprising 538 public libraries, 223 university libraries, and 731 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 4.9% year on year to ¥20,789 million and operating profit increased 7.0% to ¥1,662 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 127, mainly at school libraries, to 1,492, resulting in a 4.9% increase in revenue and a 7.0% increase in operating profit. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services to improve library operating efficiency and services for users. During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 125 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,490 as of the end of July 2019, comprising 537 public libraries, 224 university libraries, and 729 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 125 from the beginning of the period, mainly at school libraries, to 1,490. Revenue increased 4.6% year on year and operating profit increased 23.2%, indicating progress in both the expansion of library operations and profitability. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 123 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, mainly due to school libraries, to 1,488 as of the end of April 2019, comprising 535 public libraries, 224 university libraries, and 729 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. As a result, revenue increased 3.9% year on year to ¥6,790 million and operating profit increased 18.9% to ¥600 million.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 123, mainly at school libraries, to 1,488, resulting in a 3.9% increase in revenue and an 18.9% increase in operating profit. - FY2019-Q3The number of libraries under contract declined, but total contract value and profit increasedAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract declined by 4 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, to 1,361 as of the end of October 2018, comprising 533 public libraries, 210 university libraries, and 618 school libraries and others. However, total contract value (revenue) increased steadily for both public and university libraries, supported by new contracts for relatively large libraries. As a result, revenue increased 6.2% year on year to ¥19,817 million, while operating profit increased 34.8% to ¥1,554 million, also reflecting operational improvements, particularly at public libraries.」
Although the number of libraries under contract declined by 4 from the beginning of the period due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, total contract value increased due to new contracts for relatively large libraries. Revenue increased 6.2% and operating profit increased 34.8%, with the effects of operational improvements also noted. - FY2019-Q2Profit improvement despite continued decline in the number of libraries under contractAnnual report
「The business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services to improve library operating efficiency and services for users. During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract declined by 11 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, to 1,354 as of the end of July 2018, comprising 533 public libraries, 204 university libraries, and 617 school libraries and others. However, total contract value (revenue) increased steadily due to new contracts for relatively large libraries. As a result, revenue increased 7.4% year on year to ¥13,174 million, while operating profit increased 33.7% to ¥898 million, also reflecting continued operational improvements.」
Although the number of libraries under contract declined by 11 due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, revenue increased 7.4% year on year due to new contracts for relatively large libraries. Together with operational improvements, this resulted in a 33.7% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2019-Q1The number of libraries under contract declined, but total contract value increasedAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract declined by 8 from 1,365 at the beginning of the period, due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, to 1,357 as of the end of April 2018, comprising 534 public libraries, 204 university libraries, and 619 school libraries and others. However, total contract value (revenue) increased steadily, supported by new contracts for relatively large libraries.」
Although the number of libraries under contract declined by 8 due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, total contract value increased steadily due to new contracts for relatively large libraries. This indicates a change in the contract mix, including contract size, rather than simple growth in the number of libraries. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 159 from 1,206 at the beginning of the period to 1,365 as of the end of January 2018, comprising 533 public libraries, 188 university libraries, and 644 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 159 from the beginning of the period to 1,365 at the end of January 2018. It also increased from 1,358 at the end of the previous quarter, indicating progress in contract expansion over the full year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 152 from 1,206 at the beginning of the period to 1,358 as of the end of October 2017, comprising 527 public libraries, 188 university libraries, and 643 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 152 from the beginning of the period to 1,358 as of the end of October 2017. It also increased from 1,282 at the end of the previous quarter, indicating concrete progress in expanding contracts. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To improve library operating efficiency and services for users, the business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services. During the six-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 76 from 1,206 at the beginning of the period to 1,282 as of the end of July 2017, comprising 523 public libraries, 185 university libraries, and 574 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 76 from the beginning of the period to 1,282 as of the end of July 2017. Expansion of contracted library operations through the designated management system, PFI and personnel dispatch services is progressing concretely. - FY2018-Q1The number of libraries under contract declined, but total contract value remained solidAnnual report
「During the three-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract declined by 27 from 1,206 at the beginning of the period, due to the expiration of small-scale contracts, to 1,179 as of the end of April 2017, comprising 523 public libraries, 182 university libraries, and 474 school libraries and others. However, total contract value (revenue) remained solid, supported by new contracts for relatively large libraries.」
The company explained that although the number of libraries under contract declined by 27 from the beginning of the period, total contract value (revenue) remained solid due to new contracts for relatively large libraries. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the library support business, contributing to the development of universities and local communities requires responding to a broad range of services beyond library operations, as well as developing expertise in operating and managing multifunctional facilities. Accordingly, the company will actively promote partnerships and cooperation with organizations outside the Group, while securing and developing talented personnel and strengthening its bases in each area. During the consolidated fiscal year, the number of libraries under contract increased by 115 from 1,091 at the beginning of the period to 1,206 as of the end of January 2017, comprising 499 public libraries, 177 university libraries, and 530 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 115 from the beginning of the period to 1,206. Although it declined slightly from 1,208 at the end of the third quarter, the expansion in the number of libraries under contract was effectively reaffirmed. The company also specified expansion measures involving a broader range of services, multifunctional facility operations, personnel development, stronger local bases and external partnerships. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the nine-month consolidated cumulative period, the number of libraries under contract increased by 117 from 1,091 at the beginning of the period to 1,208 as of the end of October 2016, comprising 498 public libraries, 177 university libraries, and 533 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 117 from the beginning of the period to 1,208. Although this was down from 1,219 at the end of the second quarter, the number continued to increase from the beginning of the period, and the policy of expanding library operations remains in place. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of libraries under contract increased by 128 from 1,091 at the beginning of the period to 1,219 as of the end of July 2016, comprising 505 public libraries, 176 university libraries, and 538 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily. To improve library operating efficiency and services for users, the business undertakes counter services, cataloguing and collection inspections, operates libraries under the designated management system provided for under the Local Autonomy Act, operates libraries through PFI (Private Finance Initiative), and provides personnel dispatch services.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 128 from the beginning of the period to 1,219 at the end of July 2016. Expansion of library operations through the designated management system, PFI and personnel dispatch services is progressing. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of libraries under contract increased by 125 from 1,091 at the beginning of the period to 1,216 as of the end of April 2016, comprising 509 public libraries, 175 university libraries, and 532 school libraries and others, and continued to perform steadily.」
The number of libraries under contract increased by 125 from the beginning of the period to 1,216 at the end of April 2016. The company provides library operations, including designated management, PFI and personnel dispatch services.