The PR Committee reports to JPLA members on the schedule of JPLA projects and the results of such projects. It also promotes such projects outside the association. Advertising and PR is principally performed via the JPLA homepage.
The Handbook Editing Committee surveys JPLA member institutions once a year and publishes a handbook containing facts on each one.
Edits journals that are published quarterly.
Plans seminar projects for JPLA members. Some of the planning is performed jointly with the Japan Medical Library Association. Implementation of a national research conference, mid-management seminars, and general library exhibition symposia are the main projects.
Plans and conducts an independent symposium on pharmaceutical sciences and information at the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan.
Has launched an electronic journal consortium with the Japan Medical Library Association. It is consulting with publishing companies concerning proposals such as the electronic journal consortium price, and provides advice to affiliated libraries.