The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Vol. 52 （2002） ,　No.9
Special feature : Library System and Its Evaluation

Viewpoints about Evaluation of Library Automation Software and Systems
Kimito KUROSAWA
(International Christian University Libray (3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585))

Abstract : Computer software and systems for library automation in Japan, has been developed into three types, according to a data format adopted for the library catalog. MARC system and bibliographic utilities are associated with the library automation of cataloging, namely, bibliographic data processing.
　At present, library computer systems could be integrated on the internet, and librarians and users make use of its function and services. As library and information applications continue to evolve, it is important to consider and plan data migration and software on 10 viewpoints for its function.

Keywords : library automation software / system / evaluation / history / MARC / bibliographic utilities

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Functions for Computer-associated Library System
Tetsuya ISHIKAWA
(University of Library and Information Science (1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 271-8550))

Abstract : Now the singificance of the computer-associated library system as usual is to be inquired by caused that the Internet and/or the handy-phone services are increasingly used, and the digital-contents on the portal-site systems are remarkably presented. Then this paper discussed about that the functions for computer-associated library system are again thought based on the purposes the library services, and ideal system functions are analyzed.

Keywords : Computer-associated library system / Ideal system functions / Library services

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The special feature and subject of library information network system LINUS/NC for universities of Japan Information Processing Service Co., Ltd.
Nobuya TORII
(Japan Information Processing Service Co, Ltd. Business Solution Service Part (2-12-11, Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0011))

Abstract : The library system package for universities from the former has arrived at the region of a certain amount of completion. A library system must also change in connection with the ability to search for a role with a new library. He is transformed from a mere library system and the information system of a new concept is called for from now on. Here, a future subject is mentioned while introducing the special feature and outline of books information network system LINUS/NC for universities.

Keywords : A library system / OPAC / security / external database cooperation / CAT-P

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The special feature of the library integrated information management package software “Johokan 5.0" and the related products of “Johokan"
Tadashi SATO
(Braintech Inc. Sales Department (Towa Higashi Gotanda Bldg. 3F, 1-7-6 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0022))

Abstract : The library integrated information management package software “Johokan (means information hall in Japanese)" first appeared when the library management systems shifted from the maim frame and office computer to a personal computer system to meet the system downsizing. It was initially developed for DOS system and then extended to Windows system as “Johokan 95". At the present there are 767 libraries being operated under “Johokan" systems. The successor system “Johokan 5.0", which adopted requests of clients and fulfilled its function, was released in May 2002. In addition, as a library support vender, we provide a lot of new service related to the Internet to meet the requirements arising from the spread of the Internet technology.
　Here is the introduction of the functional features of “Johokan 5.0" and “Johokan" related products.

Keywords : library management system / library integrated information management package software “Johokan" / “Johokan 95" / “Johokan 5.0" / library support service / internet related product

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K-Port : Portal Site for access to academic resources on the Internet
Takahiro SATO
(Sales Planning Department, Kinokuniya Company Ltd. (13-11, Higashi 3-chome, Shibuyaku, Tokyo 150-8513))

Abstract : For access to a great variety of resources on the Internet, most Internet users make use of portal sites. Nowadays, some library's web sites get similar to portal sites.
Kinokuniya Company Ltd. has been providing its original K-Port service since October 1999, which is a portal site for access to information, especially academic resources on the Internet and it meets each institution's needs with customized link-list of academic databases and/or online journals. This article mentions the trends in general portal sites and introduces basic features of K-Port and online journal access functions called “Online Journal Web".

Keywords : Portal site / Resources on the Internet / Access / Academic resources / K-Port / Customize / Online journal / Link list

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ISI Web of KnowledgeＳＭ : An total information platform for high-quality academic information services
Yasuki KANEKO
(ISI-Thomson (Palaceside Bldg. 5F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0003))

Abstract : The Information needs of researchers are becoming more complex. Researchers have to retrieve and collect multitude of information from various information resources. In order to satisfy researcher's needs, library and/or information service institute have to provide total information service system which is broader concept of library information system. This sort of total information service system has to include premium contents and advanced features, such as heterogeneous database searching and appropriate navigation linking. In this article, author provides required contents and features in a total information service system.

Keywords : Total information platform / seamless access / navigation / citation linking / heterogeneous database searching / supporting research activities

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A study on the academic document supply capacity rate in an academic library
Yoko KITANI
(Ibaraki University Library/Graduate School of Information and Media Science University of Library and Information Science (2-1-1 Bunkyo, Mito-shi, Ibaraki 310-8512)),
Atsushi TOSHIMORI
(University of Library and Information Science (1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-8550))

Abstract : The aim of an academic library is to provide scholarly documents necessary to researchers. In order to achieve this, such libraries ought to grasp in a concrete way the degree to which they can supply such academic documents and should also try to improve their capacity for doing so. The rate of the document supply capacity here is the rate of the library's possession of document citations. We calculated the document supply capacity rate on the basis of 4,390 citations from 197 essays that were written by University of Tsukuba faculty members and are contained in the SCI (Science Citation Index). The results clearly showed that the University of Tsukuba Library holds 75.0% of the cited documents. The results, moreover, tell us that differences in researchers' usage of the information can be seen in the supply capacity rate.

Keywords : academic library / academic literature / citation analysis / collection development / performance measure

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