Vol. 56 (2006), No.11
Makoto OKAMOTO
ACADEMIC RESOURCE GUIDE
Abstract：This article discusses how libraries should make their policy and tactics in the age of "Web2.0". Part I focuses on "What is Web2.0? " with examples of Blog, RSS and SNS. Part II points out library service should be shifted into user participation model. Finally, it shows possibility for libraries to offer library service on web as seen on Amazon.com.
Keywords： Web2.0 / Tim O'Reilly / library service/recommend / circulation record / OPAC
Hideaki TAKEDA
National Institute of Informatics
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8430 JAPAN
Abstract：In this article, we overview the way of information distribution after World Wide Web (Web) has been spread out. Before Web, mass-media led centralized and top-down information distribution has been dominant. Now Web realized distributed and bottom-up information distribution. On one hand, it enables distribution of highly varied information that is called "long tail effect". On the other hand, it enables highly aggregated information distribution that may work as an alternative of mass media. In order to understand the information distribution on the web, we should take into consideration not only information utilization activities such as information gathering, creating and publishing, but also communication activities such as making relationship between people, collaborating with people, and presenting themselves for new relationship.
Keywords： information distribution / World Wide Web / Web 2.0 / academic information
Kimito KUROSAWA
International Christian University Library
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585 JAPAN
Abstract：Any kind of information providing service systems are operating with the Internet widely using. In view of the situation, the type of information providing service system is able to device the two kind of type systems - Push-typed system and Pull-typed system. In the rapid spread of the electric commerce, as one of the information providing service system, which is the recommender system for providing any kind of goods/events' information. The basic system function of the recommender system is constructed on the filtering function. Then in this paper, the information filtering function is clearly, and the information recommendation system based on the collaborative filtering function is introduced.
Keywords： information service system / information filtering / recommendation system / collaborative filtering / hybrid filtering
Yoshitake TOYAMA
Okinawa International University
2-6-1 Ginowan, Ginowan city, Okinawa 901-2701 JAPAN
Abstract：OPAC users may use the same search query, but depending on the users' profiles (knowledge, background), they might be trying to express different concepts and their information need might differ. We can expect to develop an OPAC system, which can obtain higher user satisfaction, by modifying search results view, sorted by users' profiles. Existing OPAC search system, which provides results by string search, lacks flexibility. Therefore, OPAC is insufficient as a search tool. Aiming to lessen the above mentioned problem, I incorporated users' book borrowing histories into the system as a factor for making a proper judgment and developed a new OPAC system at Okinawa International University. The new OPAC system uses an associative search technology, not the conventional string search method, to achieve flexible search results.
Keywords： OPAC / information retrieval / lending history / lending information / association / associative retrieval / user oriented / Okinawa International University
Masaru ITOH
KnowledgeWire Corporation
IMB Office 323, YKB Bld., Shinjyuku-1-3-8,Shinjyuku-Ku,Tokyo 160-0022 JAPAN
Abstract：Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, saw it as a collaborative tool for researchers in late '80s. In scholarly field, there has been some similar tools and services since '90s. Web2.0 and scholarly research both are oriented toward collaboration and sharing information. Web2.0 seems to be returning to its roots. This review describes recent publishers' challenge and their services.
Keywords： scholarly information / Web2.0 / scholarly publisher / RSS / Podcast
Hiroko YAMAZAKI
General Library, the University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN
Abstract：A blog is a type of easy to manage website that is rapidly gaining users in Japan. However, thus far very few Japanese university libraries have their own blog.
This article introduces a blog called the Todai Pharmaceutical Library Diary. The period covered is from September 2005 to June 2006.
We discuss why a staff member launched a blog at the Pharmaceutical Library of the University of Tokyo and how it became part of school operations. There are also discussions on the selection of blogging tools, content and the coverage of internal library and external events, access to content by categories such as month and subject area, and the use of blog functions such as linking and trackback. Finally, we provide some thoughts on the significance of a university library blog.
Keywords： blog / weblog / trackback / feed / public relations / netiquette / Todai Pharmaceutical Library Diary
Masaaki KASHIMURA
HUMI Project, Keio University
2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345 JAPAN
Abstract：The HUMI Project, Keio University, has realized digitization projects of world-important rare books such as the Gutenberg Bible by international collaborations with foreign libraries holding them. In the first part of the present article, the circumstances of the launching and the development of such activities will be outlined and rare books thus digitized will be explained. In the following part, the practical processes of collaborative digitization projects of rare books with foreign libraries will be explained process by process.
Keywords： HUMI Project / rare book / digitization / foreign libraries / Gutenberg Bible / early printed books / Naraehon / photographing expedition
Soichi TOKIZANE
Faculty of Letters, Aichi University
1-1 Machihata-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8522 JAPAN
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