Vol. 58 (2008), No.12
Hideyuki YOSHIKAWA
Mizuho Information & Research Institute, Inc.
2-3 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8443 JAPAN
Abstract: What's the findability in the information explosion age? Precisely, when the users search the information, what kinds of scenes are there? In the scenes, what kinds of action do they take?. In this article, I focus the information search action, categorize the search scenes and view the characteristics of the each scene. Next, I examine the tools to improve the findability in the each scene. I analyze the process and the support points when they use the search engine. The information search action of the users always change, so we should examine the support tools adapted for the characteristics of the each scene or the needs of the each process to improve the findability.
Keywords： information search action / findability / search scene / search procedure / information explosion / search engine
Ayumu KAWAZOE, Sonoko SAGA, Toshikazu SHINOHARA
Sociomedia, Inc.
Ichigaya Green Plaza #032, 3-4-2 Ichigayasadowaracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0842 JAPAN
Abstract: In this paper, I discuss "findability of information (=how easy to find information)" from a perspective of "usability(= how easy to use a system)." First of all, a relationship between usability and findability is considered. Based on the consideration, I indicate how usability can improve findability mentioning a concept of "form of information." Here again, I make it clear what information users can easily find and how a system would support it. Finally, as a summary of the discussion, I present general principles to implement a system with excellent findability.
Keywords： findability / usability / information architecture / user centered design / user experience /
information design
Ikki OHMUKAI
National Institute of Informatics
2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8430 JAPAN
Abstract: National Institute of Informatics operates scholarly and academic information navigator called CiNii.Recently academic information services are required to provide information to the public as well as experts, and we refined several functions of CiNii to improve findability for general users. In order to develop the new CiNii, we performed user modeling for typical users and concluded that openness and cooperation with web search engines are essential to enhance the value of service. As a result, the amount of traffic of new CiNii is increasing 3-10 times as many as previous version.
Keywords： academic information services / user model / findability / search engines / metadata / permalink
Takeshi KUBOYAMA
Infrastructure Division, Department of Information and Communication Technology Services
Osaka University, Cyber Media Center, Osaka University,
1-32 Machikane-yama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043 JAPAN
Abstract: "Next Generation OPAC" is now spreading worldwide recently. It will be a necessary tool to improve findability for our users in Japan as well, meanwhile we do not find implementation of Next Generation OPAC in Japan so far. In this article, first of all, I will organize features of next generation OPAC and how much it spreads. Secondly I will introduce some features and I will suggest a list of desired functions for future use. Then I will review one of commercial software of next generation OPAC. Finally, I will suggest how our OPAC should be and partnership between university libraries to implement next generation OPAC in Japan.
Keywords： Next Generation OPAC / Next Generation Catalog / facet / clustering / word cloud / relevancy / BiblioCommons
Satsuki KAMIYA, Yuji NONAKA and Shigeki SUGITA
AIRway Project, Hokkaido University Library
N8W5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808 JAPAN
Abstract: An institutional repository does not have its own power to attract large users, but commends user navigations to external service providers. Academics are assumed to be the primary users of institutional repository. Therefore, to gain their access, it is important to make the repository contents discoverable and accessible within their day-to-day research behavior. We have implemented "AIRway" system which is designed to be yet another knowledgebase for link-resolvers. This paper describes its functions and the usage.
Keywords： institutional repository / link-resolver / OAI-PMH / OpenURL / AIRway
Akira MAEDA
Institute of Social Science Library, the University of Tokyo
Jutaku- jouhou bld.6F 1-4-24 ichioka Minato-ku Osaka-shi 552-0012 JAPAN
Abstract: "Lecture of application software development for Librarian" is a lecture sponsored by Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo. The participants develop application programs for library. And opens it to the public trial via Web. In a word, the lecture works as Incubator of new tools for library that depends on a low cost. The application programs include some tools for improvement of findability, "LibX for the University of Tokyo", "The University of Tokyo OPAC Widget", "My UT Article Search", "The University of Tokyo OPAC Plus Gensen-Web", and so on. There are many chances to improvement of findability that depended on a low cost for libraries.
Keywords： findability / application software / low cost / LibX / widget / greasemonkey / Gensen-Web / Solr
Yoshibumi TAKAHARA
SUNMEDIA Co.,Ltd
Port91 Building 3-10-3 Honcho Nakano-ku Tokyo 164-0012 JAPAN
Abstract: "DIALOG" the world's first online information retrieval system was first introduced to Japan in 1977 by Maruzen's aggressive strategy to partner with Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Inc. I look back those days to rely on my memory to summarize how DIALOG was first introduced to the market in 1980's, and the role of MASIS center which later became DIALOG Japan center to promote the service throughout Japan. Also this covers the detail activities and process of introducing the concept and the service of online information retrieval, and the development of telecommunication infrastructure and user environment, as well as collaboration with various database producers in early days.
Keywords： Dialog / online information retrieval system / online search / database producer / bibliographic databases / scientific information / MARUNET / telecommunication
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