Mari Suzuki 鈴木真理

About

Currently I am responsible for collection development for Japanese language materials as an interim Japanese Studies Librarian. I also cataloge Japanese language materials for the Asia Library and other University Library collection. I manage and develope electronic resources for Japan related topics and provide user services, which includes bibliographical instructions, reference and maintaining the Japanese studies library guide. If you have any questions and suggestions regarding Japanese collection, please contact me!

Background

I was born and raised in Shinjuku, the busiest commercial district in Tokyo, Japan. I moved to California to complete my undergraduate study at University of California at Los Angeles and obtained my BA in Art History (Non-Western Art). My work experience at the Asia Library started in 1996, and while working as a library assistant, I obtained my MLIS from Wayne State University in 2002. I also completed the program for Master of Arts in Japanese Studies, University of Michigan, in May 2010, broadening my subject knowledge and exploring users' needs by meeting faculty and graduate students in class.