The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Abstract

Haruki NAGATA
Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba
1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi Ibaraki-ken 305-8550 JAPAN

Abstract: Along with progress of digitization of information, many users prefer search engines to library catalogs to search the information objects. Actually OPAC is now losing the position as the major tool for resource discovery. This paper examined digital media advancement and its effect at academic libraries, then it argues the basic conditions for resources description with reference to the Report of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future Bibliographic Control. New resources description should stand on the interests of users and be compiled in collaboration with the other communities to assure its high return of investment.

Keywords：  resources description / cataloging / bibliographic control / RDA / LC Working Group Report on the Future of Bibliographic Control

Takahiro WATANABE
Tezukayama Gakuin University
4-2-2 Harumidai, Minami-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-0113 JAPAN

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to consider to some issues presented on the Report of Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control, Library of Congress, and two documents in Japan. The major topics are use of metadata created out of library community, distribution of responsibility, emphasis on the authority control, metadata creation of unique collection, enhancement of OPAC, and revision of cataloging rules and subject access system. There are some difference between U.S. and Japan on the view of distribution of responsibility and authority control.

Keywords：  bibliographic control / cataloging / OPAC / Library of Congress / authority control / cataloging rules

Kayo SAKEMI
Media Center Head Office, Keio University
2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345 JAPAN

Abstract: This paper reports an experience studied in University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) from September 2007 to February 2008. The author compares the cataloging in UTL (Robarts Library and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library) with that in Keio University Library. Present condition and future direction of cataloging will also be considered.

Keywords：  cataloging / University of Toronto Libraries / Keio University Library / next generation catalog / rare book cataloging

Seiji HOSOKAWA, Yoshiro HIRATA, Yasuo SAITO, Yumiko NAITO
Library Liaison Team, Scholarly and Academic Information Division,
Cyber Science Infrastructure Development Department, National Institute of Informatics
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8430 JAPAN

Abstract: The interim report of NII Next-generation Catalog Working Group was made public on March 2008. NII Catalog Information Service (NACSIS-CAT, NACSIS-ILL) is a bibliographic utility for academic libraries in Japan. The working group examined the future of the service and others in long term view. The report is the result of 2007. This article is review of the report.

Keywords：  catalog information service / union catalog database / NACSIS-CAT / NACSIS-ILL / bibliographic utility / next-generation catalog

Junko OOGUSHI, Kimie TAKAI
The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library
7-13 Minamiazabu 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8575 JAPAN

Abstract: The objective of the quality processes about items in Japanese is to provide accurate retrieval of the information away over 2million collections in Tokyo metropolitan library keeps for 100 years since it established. The current computerized system(named METLICS�U) requires to input the description that is leveled according to level2 of "the Nippon cataloging rules 1987 2nd. revised edition" in order to not only provide a systematized information organized for relational using of the accumulated historical collection, but also to produce standardized and high quality data which can be used externally, actively and reciprocally. Especially we have "subject entry" and "authority file" for the quality data preparation. For the metropolitan government items we prepare special characteristic data.

Keywords：  The Tokyo Metropolitan Library / The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library / technical processes / catalog / subject entry / authority control

Shoichi TANIGUCHI
Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies. University of Tsukuba
1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8550 JAPAN

Abstract: This paper describes the elements and factors surrounding and restricting cataloging and metadata (C&M) education in Japan and also tries to show the possible future direction of that education. First, the elements/factors restricting C&M education are articulated into (a) those in catalogs themselves and cataloging practice, and (b) those in LIS education in Japanese universities. Second, recent discussions related to C&M education in US are reviewed. Finally, proper changes in contents of C&M education are proposed: for instance, (a) incorporating the viewpoint of the 'design' of catalogs and metadata, (b) re-conceptualizing catalogs in the scope of the whole metadata and also information organization. Also, some ways to develop C&M education under the current restriction are showed.

Keywords：  cataloging education / metadata education / LIS education / continuing education / LIS curricula

Naoaki KUTSUZAWA
Heiwa Information Center CO., LTD
Nihonseimei Kasuga-cho Dai2 BLDG. 1-3-21 Koishikawa, Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo 112-0022 JAPAN

Kazuyuki IIDA
G-Search limited
Loop-X Building, 3-9-15 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0022 JAPAN

Abstract: Commercial database HiNET that began on a handicraft TECHNO-SEARCH, in May 1982, that offered the secondary information on the trade papers, at a late year that used keywords automatic extraction of Japanese processing system HAPPINESS in a tool, expanded the menus -- TITLE-SEARCH (the magazines treatises), various newspaper articles (full text), marketing information, and music CD, etc. --. HiNET settled the big problems and the small problems, such as investigation of the operability, the trouble of the code conversion, network construction, cooperation with the other service, and it was succeeded in G-Search. On the other hand, HAPPINESS unfolded as an independent product sale business, for instance, in the library market, and later enlarged in a systems construction tool equipped with search feature, and acquired many users.

Keywords：  HIC / HiNET / HAPPINESS / G-Search / commercial database / Japanese processing system / keywords automatic extraction / TECHNO-SEARCH / newspaper articles / network