Table of ContentsThe Journal of Information Science and Technology
Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Vol. 55 （2005） , No.4
Special feature : Professional development
The feasibility study and comments on the transformation from librarian, curator and archivist to information professional in Japan
Masaya TAKAYAMA (Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Keio University (2-15-45, Mita, Minato-ku, tokyo 108-0073))
Abstract : The information professional which has recently been proposed in Japan is a concept to overcome bounds of existing librarians and documentalists who are regarded as the most favorable to the information professional and to cope with the information society. The qualifications of librarian and curator are controlled by the social education law in Japan.
There are some problems to be resolved to transform from librarian and documentalist to information professional. Those problems are the establishment of education system including professional school for information professional, law system for new qualification of information works, and development of new business models for information services.
Keywords : information professional / librarian / curator / archivist / business model / documencalist
E-learning as an effective means for professional development
Kinzo AIBA (President, Knowledge Power Co., Ltd., (4/F Prelude Chuoh, 1-1-6, Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0041)
Abstract : nformation Professionals are required PD (Professional Development) in a variety of ways so that they accommodate development of IT and social changes. In this essay, I have examined whole concept of E-learning program as a self-improvement for Information Professionals. In concrete terms, I have examined the transition and the meaning of E-learning, described the technique for Information Professionals to accomplish E-learning program, and described the plan of Net University that achieves these.
Keywords : E-learning / professional / LMS / business skill / self-improvement
Professional development -My experience-
Mitsuko SHIMIZU (Japan Patent Information Organization, (4-1-7 Toyo, Koto-ku Tokyo 135-0016)
Abstract : This article examines the latest situation of degree acquisition of working people, and reports that the environment has been rapidly established.
The author also refers to own motive for degree acquisition and actual experience of two-year-long student life reconciled with full-time job.
Keywords : degree acquisition/working people/experience my self
Training in specific skills for searchers working for patent-information-providing search companies
Minori HAGA (Patro Information K. K. (Nakata Mac toranomon Bldg. 1-1-10, Atago, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0002))
Abstract : The training in specific skills for searchers working for search companies, and particularly in the patent information providing service industry, is discussed. The job experience and training in translation and patent searches of the author are described. The skills and knowledge required to become a professional searcher is discussed.
Keywords : searchers working for search companies / training in specific skills / skills and knowledge / professional searcher
“Carrer Design" and suports for it
Jun SAKAMOTO (Hosei University, Faculty of Liflong Education and Career Studies (2-17-1, Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071)
Abstract : Faculty of Liflong Education and Career Studies of Hosei University was established in 2003.There are professional education for carrer experts and suports for carrer developments of students.
Keywords : career design / career development / career advisor / Hosei University / career studies