Vol. 60 (2010), No.1
Masaya TAKAYAMA
National Archives of Japan
3-2 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0091 JAPAN
Abstract: Library history dates back to the formative period of ancient state, when the state collected and accumulated information as one of the fundamental requirements for governing. Data accumulation remains an important governing tool for management organization of our age. From this standpoint, corporate library should aim to contribute to governance of the corporate without sticking to characteristic features of public library. This paper proposes, from the perspective of governance of the corporate system, that corporate library collect not only publications but also various business documents and provide intelligence service by adding value to accumulated information.
Keywords： business library / archives / governance of organization / corporate records / information analysis / documentation / intelligence services
Kazuhiko MIYASO
SHIMIZU Corporation
SEAVANS SOUTH, 1-2-3 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8007 JAPAN
Abstract: The business system of SHIMIZU COOPERATIN has completed its first stage of development, and it has shifted to the strengthening of foundations, such as information security, internal control, and improvement of digital information. The improvement situation of information (hereinafter referred to as IT) has no prominent difference among many enterprises. Today is the age, when the accumulation quantity of information usable as knowledge, as well as the literacy capable of applying the information to business performance determines the competitive power of enterprises. A large quantity of data and unstructured data that were difficult to handle in the past have become linkable to existing database thanks to the progress of IT, which spurs the accumulation/utilization of information. Although the effects of the progress of IT are not predominant yet, the dramatic upgrading of the competitive power of enterprises can be expected, when they have been accomplished.
Keywords： unstructured information / continuing professional development / digital information / information literacy / internal control
Kazuyo SATO
Asahi Breweries, Ltd
23-1 Azumabashi 1-chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-8602 JAPAN
Abstract: Library service at an enterprise has changed due to the growth of information transfer through the Internet represented by electronic journals, and the conventional storage and archiving function of reference materials are changing to the function to manage the transfer of information. This paper introduces changes in the function expected for this library department, with focus on the case of management at the Research & Development Center of Asahi Breweries, LTD., as well as the concept for library design implemented in 2008.
Since a new library was the relocation of facilities to a high-ceiling hall of a building, there were many restrictions in design, such as in the arrangement of book racks. In spite of this, with the concept of an "Open Library," a space compatible with both of research and communication has been proposed. In addition, as for the functions expected for a future library, challenges we are making at present are introduced.
Keywords： special library / library management / library design / electronic journals / case study
Takaichi KOYAMA
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
2-4-8 Daiba, Minato-ku Tokyo 135-0091 JAPAN
Abstract: The television program medium has been stored on many kinds of medium, such as a magnetic video tape, a disk, a film and so on. And forms of broadcasting have been changed until now, so we have been obliged to convert the old TV program materials into the lastest one. The effort has been done repeatedly.
Technology for archives has been advanced into digital archives system. And the save of the programs has been filed in the system. As a result, it's available for us to refer to the stored programs and inspect them at our own desk through Local Area Network in the office.
Keywords： digital archive / file / video tape / Local Area Network / metadata / thumbnail
Chikako ONABE
Nagoya American Center Information Resource Center
Nagoya International Center Bldg. 6F
1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-0001 JAPAN
Abstract: The Nagoya American Center's Information Resource Center (IRC) is one of 182 such centers around the world. It is an integral part of the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate in Nagoya. The IRC offers reference materials and research/reference services to Japanese institutions and professionals and the general public on various aspects of the United States. The IRC is developing new proactive outreach programs to reach out to target audiences. This article introduces a brief overview of the IRC's activities and explains the Center's staff training and network support.
Keywords： public diplomacy / reference services / outreach / corporation / library as a place
Youichi MIYAUCHI
Astellas Pharma Inc.
Shigeru WAKASUGI, Norihiko SHIMAZAKI
Astellas Business Service Company Limited.
3-17-1 Hasune, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8612 JAPAN
Abstract: In this manuscript, I introduced the present state of scientific information services in Astellas Pharma Inc. Various science information support services are being provided for the domestic R&D section. Moreover, we are pursuing positive cooperation from a global standpoint for improvement of science information service and how to economize the budget with the librarian in the overseas branch office. Our future challenges are to providing with electronic information service that go with the time, to forming a useful information service framework for user's business, to securing and training of proper persons and to securing a sufficient budget to continue the scientific information services.
Keywords： corporate special library / global cooperation / global contract / management of science information division / electronic content management
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