Special feature :Digital Libray. Digital Libraries : Building the interspace on the future Net |
| Katsuichi KITA (Osaka City University, Media Center) |
| @Abstract : Digital libraries are a form of information technology by which libraries provide the information for its patorons. This issue focus on initial hints of building the interspace on the Net. |
| @Keywords : Digital Libraries / Intellectual infomation infrastructure
/ library resources / library service |
Special feature :Digital Library. Research and Development of Digital Libraries\Activities in the United States |
| Shigeo SUGIMOTO (Faculty of Library and Information Science, University of Library and Information Science) |
| @Abstract : Digital library has been widely accepted as an important
area of research and development for creating new environment for knowledge
work. This article surveys R&D activities on the digital library mainly
in the United States of America. It includes research activities oriented
to new information technologies such as the Digital Library Initiatives
funded by NSF and other funding bodies. It also explains library-based activities
which are aiming to develop practical digital library environments. The
examples explained include the University of Michigan Libraries, the University
of California Libraries and other related activities. |
| @Keywords :Digital Library / Digital Library Research Projects
/ Digital Library Production Services / Internet / World Wide Web (WWW)
/ Electronic Library |
Special feature : Digital Libray. Electronic libraries initiative in the UK higher education institutions |
| Koichi OJIRO (Tokyo Institute of Technology Library) |
| @Abstract : Clumps and Hybrid Libraries projects are now working in eLib phase 3. Clumps aim to build virtual union catalogues by using Z39.50 protocol, and Hybrid Libraries are developing integrated service to a range of various resources in real libraries. On the other hand DNER (Distributed National Electronic Resource) is proposed by JISC. This article describes the initiative aiming at uniform access to distributed heterogeneous resources, while outlining Clumps, Hybrid Libraries, and DNER. |
| @Keywords : Electronic Library / eLib / Clumps / Hybrid Libraries / Z39.50 / DNER / Distributed System / Interoperability / Information Landscape |
Special feature : Digital Library. Digital libraries among national universities in Japan : an overview |
| Fujio SHINOZUKA (Division of Library Service, Department of the University
Library, University of Tsukuba) Masamitsu KURIYAMA (Division of Library System, Department of the University Library, University of Tsukuba |
| @Abstract :This paper introduces movements towards digital libraries
among national universities in Japan with some examples reviewing steps
so far.@First, we describe how Science Council and Association of National
University Libraries played important roles.@Next, we introduce outlines
and features of digital libraries at national universities that acquire
budgets from Japanese Government and other university libraries that promote
their own digital library projects. Finally, we discuss the necessity of
collaboration among digital library projects. |
| @Keywords : Digital Libraries / Academic Libraries / National Universities in Japan |
Special feature : Digital Library. Electronic Library Projects of the National Diet Library : with respect to the Electronic Library Concept |
| Hiroyuki TAYA (National Diet Library, Planning Division, Electronic Library Development Office) |
| @Abstract : This article deals with the electronic library projects of the National Diet Library, with respect to gthe electronic library concept", which had been disclosed in February, 1998. Also, it introduces the system development program for the Electronic Library Infrastructure System which will be developed by the year of the opening of the Kansai-kan (the tentative name) in 2002. Also describes on the individual electronic library systems, projects and implementation of various cooperation programs with domestic and foreign institutions. |
| @Keywords : National Diet Library / Electronic library / Electronic
library concept / Electronic Library Infrastructure System |
Special feature : Digital Library. NACSIS Online Journal Project |
| Keizo OYAMA, Noriko KANDO, Shin'ichi SATOH (Research and Development Department, the National Center for Science Information Systems (NACSIS)) |
| @Abstract : The editing and the publishing systems for online journals, which are under development at NACSIS, are is to realize efficient distribution of research results, by means of supporting for academic institutions to make all the processes of producing scholarly journals electronic and online. The editing system, which is operated and used by each academic institution, is designed to be flexible enough to adapt to various editing processes and document formats. The publishing system, which is operated by NACSIS and is used for online publishing, has a powerful searching capability and provides various reading support functions. This article describes the functions and usages of the system from viewpoints of authors, editors, subscribers, etc., and explains possible introduction procedure to academic institutions. |
| @Keywords : online journals / electronic contribution / electronic
editing / process management / online refereeing / electronic authentication
/ fulltext search / XML / citation links / document delivery |