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

Katsuhiro UMEMOTO
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Knowledge Science
1-1 Asahidai, Nomi-City, Ishikawa-ken, 923-1292 JAPAN

Abstract: Knowledge management as the management paradigm of knowledge society in the 21st century has started by a best-seller book entitled “The Knowledge-Creating Company,” which was authored and published by two Japanese scholars in 1995. Since then, it has been widespread into not only the business sectors but also the public and not-for-profit sectors, such as government, education, healthcare, etc. Behind its diffusion, a great driving force has been ICT (Information and Communication Technology) like groupware, intranet, database technology, the Internet, TV conference systems, and WEB technology. This paper argues the latest understanding and trend of knowledge management, and the role of WEB in those contexts.

Keywords：  knowledge management / web / Sophia / information / knowledge / knowledge creation / personal knowledge management / social knowledge management

Toshio IKEDA
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
11-20, Nakoji 3-Chome, Amagasaki-City, Hyogo-Pref. 661-0974 JAPAN

Abstract: In late years, with progress of the computerization in the industries, many companies have introduced the search system called enterprise search. When introducing a enterprise search system, evaluations from various points of view play important roles.
In big company in particular, a large quantity of documents are kept, and appropriate evaluation technique is demanded because the influences to search precision and a search response has a big impact. Furthermore, the evaluation by the corporate strategy such as the investment efficiency is necessary, too. More and more employees demand a search tool and rely on a search, more examination of the investment efficiency in the search becomes important.
This paper reports the case of introduction of enterprise search at the Kansai Electric Power.

Keywords：  enterprise search / knowledge management / search precision / search response / investment efficiency

Yoshiyuki KANEMATSU
Kansai-kan of the National Diet Library, Library Support Division
8-1-3 Seikadai. Seika-cho. Soraku-gun. Kyoto 619-0287 JAPAN

Abstract: Libraries have been collecting much information and managing many documents. On the other hand, libraries have not been managing information services. In this article, I will look back on the movement of Knowledge Management (KM) in libraries for these 10 years, and introduce the case of KM in National Diet Library (NDL) reference service. Specifically, I try to assign the information about the management of NDL reference service to four steps which are socialization, externalization, combination and internalization. And I will describe NDL tools about info-card, FAQ, REX, Research Navi, reference accepting / processing system, Collaborative Reference Database.

Keywords：  knowledge management / knowledge-creation / reference service / information service at library / Research Navi / collaborative reference database / National Diet Library

Takashi SABETTO, Mika KOTANI
GaiaX Co.Ltd.
KSS Gotanda Bldg. 8F, 1-21-8, Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, 141-0031, Tokyo JAPAN

Abstract: Movement to utilize the Social Networking Service(SNS) for knowledge management is not that began in the now. Six years ago when Mixi and GREE was prevalent, many companies had introduced the SNS. However, many companies have ended in failure. I will introduce how to take advantage of the company along with the case for knowledge management and point to note when choosing a SNS. Also I will describe how to utilize the ESN for knowledge management in the future.

Keywords：  social networking service / GaiaX Co.Ltd. / enterprize social networking service / company case / communication

Atsushi INUZUKA
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Okayama University
3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, JAPAN

Abstract: Now is time to rethink the difference between knowledge and information. Many failures in aiming for knowledge sharing by using knowledge repositories came from a manner not be willing to realize the difference. On the other hand, Big Data seems to be gaining some potential to make an environment that enables knowledge sharing effectively. The author thinks the ways of getting value from Big Data focusing not just on how it can be stored but also how it can reproduce a personal space, and how the resulting knowledge can be used in the business climate.

Keywords：  knowledge sharing / knowledge repository / media richness / Big Data / personal space / learning organization

Megumi HAGA
ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo101-8101, JAPAN

Abstract: This article briefly introduces the patent search database in the Saudi Arabian Patent Office’s website, exploring the search items and the search methods. The database features interface languages of Arabic and English, enabling even those who do not understand Arabic to search. The search method is simple. After the search, bibliographic data and brief status information are shown in English. Since some data is missing and no English abstract is included, however, users should be aware that available information is very limited. Also only viewing is allowed for official gazettes in Arabic containing bibliographic items and abstract for the date of issue.

Keywords：  Saudi Arabian Patent / KACST / patent search / database / search items / gazette