The POSEIDON Project: The Ocean Science Library Fighting against Poseidon’s Trident, Opening the Future with Knowledge on the Ocean

Abstract

Special libraries have a unique place in the field of academic research. In addition to providing traditional information services, they are required to produce and distribute creative information content through various channels. To meet these requirements, the Ocean Science Library (OSL) developed the POSEIDON Project, named after the Greek god of the sea. The project focuses on “enhancing the capacity of a special library through academic publication.” It is composed of the following activities.hese requirements, the Ocean Science Library (OSL) developed the POSEIDON Project, named after the Greek god of the sea. The project focuses on “enhancing the capacity of a special library through academic publication.” It is composed of the following activities.