情報の科学と技術

2000.July Abstracts

Special feature : Preservation and management of information media. Conservation and Management of Library Materials ―Perspective on Present Situation, Problems and Strategies,

Shinji TOMIE (Institute of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba)

　Abstract : This study deals with the current issues awaiting to be solved concerning the preservation and management of collected materials in today's libraries, focusing on 1) spaces for preservation 2) preservation program against the deterioration of materials, and 3) preservation of electronic materials. Printed materials were differentiated from electronic materials and the present state of their preservation is outlined, for further consideration on how their preservation can be improved. Considering the ways of preservation in which the merits of both printed and electronic materials could work effectively, it is emphasized that setting up preservation strategies is important and that the establishment of deposit libraries is significant 　

　Keywords : Library / Space for Preservation / Printed Materials / Electronic Materials / Conservation / Deterioration of Materials / Procedure for Preservation / Deposit Library

Special feature : Preservation and management of information media. Preservation and Management of Archives/Documents

Chiyoko OGAWA (Documenting Japan International)

　Abstract : Public interests on the long-term preservation and their management of archives are increasing. Archives and documents are defined from two various aspects. One is computer terminology and the other is traditional understanding of historical records. The author tries to clarify these two definitions and observes the existing legislation and records management systems in Japanese government entities. The scheme and steps of life of records in the offices and archives institutions together with the paper/document management rules are discussed and an overview is raised on education and training programs of archivists, who are responsible for the whole framework of records management/archives administration. Finally ideas are proposed to set up Records Administration, etc. to improve current Japanese records/archives management systems.

Keywords : long-term preservation and management of records / archives / archivists / education & training programs / archives legislation / records handling rules / life-cycle of records / records management / records administration

Special feature : Preservation and management of information media. Preserving Digital Publications,

Kaoru OSHIMA (Planning Division, Administrative Department, National Diet Library )

Abstract : Digital preservation raises new challenges and requires us to develop a new concept of preservation. In preserving digital publications, there are three levels of preservation which we must consider : preserving recording media ; preserving retrieval and playback technologies ; preserving intellectual content. Digital archives, ultimately responsible for the long-term preservation of digital publications, must develop best practices for each stage of the life cycle of digital publications : creation, selection, acquisition and storage, cataloging and identification, preservation, and access. It is important for libraries, archives, and other related institutions to cooperate in developing the standard of these best practices.

Keywords : digital preservation / digital publications / digital archives

Special feature : Preservation and management of information media. Copyright for reproduction of electronic media,

Hideo SATOH (Association of Copyright for Computer Software)

Abstract : In duplicate and copyright of electronic media, there are two meaning of copyright for reproducing the saving material in the electron medium and the copyright which replicates (what is called copying service) oneself, since the material of the electron medium is offered .The former is material electronicization preserved in the paper medium, and latter is a problem in utilizing by reading electronified medium, in electronic publishing things, etc. copying. Though this two is caught in one flow, if it is viewed from the management for library, the meaning is considerably different, if it is observed in the copyright viewpoint.

Keywords : Electronic media / Electronic library / Copyright / Right of reproduction / Right to communicate publicly / Legal deposit system

Special feature : Preservation and management of information media. JSTOR : An electronic archive of academic journals,

Kantaro MIHARA (USACO Corporation)

Abstract : JSTOR occupies a very unique position among other electronic publishing project. JSTOR is a digital archiving project, which only deals with back numbers. JSTOR is a non-profit organization established by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in 1995. In this article, I will briefly explain its background, characteristics, statistics, and contracts

Keywords : JSTOR / the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation / not-for-profit / Digital Archive / Back Number