Vol. 59 (2009), No.6
Tatsuji TOMIOKA
Kyoto University Library
Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN
Abstract: In the management of foreign serials, there is a gap in business practice. One of the role of subsciption agent is filling the gap. Continual subscription is the premise for serials, so an annual schedule is clear relatively, and it's important to do necessary processing so as not to be late in a time limit. This article also describes the points of concern for the managing of ordering information and daily check-in.
Keywords： foreign serials / serials management / subscription / agent / library system
Toshiyuki KAWAMURA, Takashi YAMADA
Journal Department, KINOKUNIYA COMPANY LTD.
7-10 Shimomeguro 3-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8504 JAPAN
Abstract: The prevalence of electronic journals has brought diverse impacts to the world of scholarly journals, which seems to be ever-increasingly complicated. In order to keep up with the rapid migration from print to online, it is of paramount importance to understand the topics related to electronic journals. Among the topics, this article covers FTE-based pricing and Tiered pricing which are specific to electronic journals, the impacts on print subscriptions by electronic journals, issues related to backfiles of electronic journals and archival access after cancellation, long-term preservation models of electronic journals (Portico and LOCKSS), and subscriptions via library consortia.
Keywords： electronic journal / FTE-based pricing / Tiered pricing / backfile / archival access after cancellation / Portico / LOCKSS / library consortia
Yutaka MASUDA
USACO Corporation
17-12 Higashi-Azabu, 2-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0044 JAPAN
Abstract: Nowadays, research libraries spend major part of their serials budget for subscribing to electronic journals. However, it seems like they are still trying to find out standardized way to manage those resources. This paper describes how Electronic Resource Management System, ERMS, and Link Resolver facilitate library operations by reviewing the function of Verde and SFX, both are the product of Ex Libris. Topics like synchronization between ERMS and Link Resolver, interoperability with Integrated Library System, interaction with publishers and activities for data standard are also be discussed.
Keywords： ERMS / Link Resolver / Verde / SFX / Electronic Journal / Integrated Library System / ALEPH / ONIX-PL / SUSHI / URM
Yasuhiko KIYAMA
Juntendo University Library
2-2-26 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN
Natsuo ONODERA
University of Tsukuba
Abstract: Under the circumstance in which digitalization progresses, points to be considered when libraries select foreign journals they subscribe are discussed, mainly focusing on natural science and engineering fields. First, traditional methods and indicators assessing journals used since the printed-journal era are described together with case studies recently applied. Next, some strategies in subscribing and cancelling journals are shown under the situation that electronic journals are spreading while printed ones still exist. Finally, it is examined empirically whether the 'long-tail' phenomenon becomes observed in journal citations. The authors argue that it is difficult to estimate cost-effectiveness on electronic journals because of complexity of their pricing system.
Keywords： foreign journals / journal subscription / journal evaluation / pricing system / journal usage / printed journals / electronic journals
Michio KAWASAKI
TOHO SHOTEN Co.,Ltd.
1-3 Kanda-Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, TOKYO 101-0051 JAPAN
Abstract: By this report, I speak the present conditions when I obtain the magazine of the Chinese publication from a characteristic and the foreign countries of the Chinese magazine distribution and think about the present conditions of the digitization of a magazine advancing acceleratingly in present China and the future prospects.
Keywords： Chinese magazine / Chinese serial numbering / digitization / magazine dustribution / annual subscription
Michiko ISHII
Library, Institute of Developing Economies JETRO
3-2-2 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken 261-8545 JAPAN
Abstract: In the first half of this article, the current situation of Thai journal collection in Japan is overviewed. IDE Library (Institute of Developing Economies Library, JETRO) is one of the leading libraries for area studies in Japan. Firstly, IDE Library's procedure to collect Thai journals is explained. The next part describes the current situation of Thai journal collection in Japan. Recently, The Special Interest Group for Information Resource Sharing has compiled "Bibliography of Southeast Asian studies related periodicals - union list in Japan". The aim of compilation of this bibliography and the result of the survey on Thai core journal holdings in Japan are introduced. The latter half of the article navigates how to access to Thai primary sources. Thai academic journals are still rather closed, but there are some open journals. Those open access journals are listed here. In the last part of this article, IDE Library's website is introduced as a gateway to Thai primary sources.
Keywords： Thailand / Southeast Asia / journals / library cooperation / academic resources / open access journals / primary sources / information retrieval / web information
Tomoo YAMAMOTO
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Isikawa 923-1292 JAPAN
Abstract: Industry-University coordinators face some problems when they have to support researchers with different research backgrounds in finding private corporations to act as partners in joint research. These problems may be difficult to solve through their own efforts. In consequence, it is difficult to improve their matching quality and efficiency. In this paper, we use a macro analysis about needs-seeds matching (using text mining technique) to visualize the results of analysis of patents and papers. This result shows the possibility of enabling coordinators to be efficient goal to promote needs-seeds matching activities much more efficiently by evaluating matching possibilities beforehand, and contributes to improving the quality of their activities.
Keywords： industry-university cooperation / patent / papers / text mining / visual mapping / matching
Susumu AIKAWA
Mitsubishi Chemical Techno-Research Corporation
6-6 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 JAPAN
Abstract: In the early days of online information retrieval services such as JOIS and DIALOG, terminal and telecommunication equipments, system features, search cost, and database sizes were all very primitive and costly. Still it gave searchers a great opportunity. Thanks to the advancement and cost reduction of hardware, software, and internet during these 30 years, we now enjoy highly developed system features and low cost. Online information retrieval is giving users further hopes.
Keywords： online information retrieval service / online information service / JOIS/DIALOG / CAS ONLINE / STN
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