The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Vol. 51 （2001） ,　No.1
Special feature : E-Commerce and Libraries' Futur 

An introduction of E-commerce -For the realization of E-commerce at the library,
 Hiroshi SUZUKI
(SFC of Keio University (5322 Endou,Hujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-8520))

　Abstract : The Japanese copyright legal system is obstacle for digitalization of libraries.Though revision of copyright law or establishment of new exchange market of intellectual propertyrights will be one of reasonable solutions to the copyright problems on library, they are time consuming way. On the contrary, university libraries can have the possibility that they will organize new intellectual communities of professors and students, which will make new volantary commons of knowledge creation.

　Keywords : digitalization / digital library / digital contents / E-contents / Copyright

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E-commerce from a Cyber-Law Viewpoint,
Jun'ichi YAMAMOTO
(University of Library and Information Science (1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi,Ibaraki 305-8550))

　Abstract : This article deals with electronic commerce, especially business-to-consumer type e-commerce. As business-to-consumer type e-commerce resembles traditional commerce by mail order, bargaining by e-mail tends to be regulated by the same law. But some new experiments suitable for e-mail trades on the Web are now working.
　Among B-to-C electronic commerce formulas, there are ones which deserve to be business-method-patented. And software, databases, and digital contents could be protected by copyright law and anti-unfair competition law. Recently, in the United States, UCITA, a draft model state law, was prepared. It is also discussed in this paper.

　Keywords : E-commerce / electronic commerce / cyber law / cyber-shop / Internet-shop /electronic signature / business-method patent / UCITA

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E-Commerce and Scholary journal,
Toyohiro HASEGAWA
(Tsurumi University Library (2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa230-8501))

　Abstract : E-Commerce influences greatry the library services that supply journal article. As the problem that surround E-Commerce and scholary journal, there are such topics on journal network trading and electronic journals, digital contents, Digital Object Identifier and metadata. This study presents some of the issues concerning them.

　Keywords : E-Commerce / Scholary journal / Internet / ICEDIS / RoweCom / DOI / Indecs /Cross-Ref

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E-Commerce in Book Trade ―experience of “Kinokuniya BookWeb",
Junji USHIGUCHI
(Kinokuniya Company Ltd. Sales Planning Dept. (13-11, Higashi 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8513))

　Abstract : In 1996, Kinokuniya launched its virtual bookshop, Kinokuniya BookWeb. It was a new online ordering and search service for Japanese books, foreign language books for individual customers.
　Kinokuniya also provides another book ordering system, Book WebPro. BookWebPro is based on account-receivable trade since it is designed for institutional customers to satisfy their accounting requirement.
　Appearance of Internet bookshops couldn't change Japanese book distribution structure. But On-Demand publishing and e-Books maybe bring about a new trends of publication business.

　Keywords : Internet bookshop / book sales / bibliographic database / On-demand publishing /e-books

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Reshaping library services in aspects of　electronic commerce and a service-oriented digital library,
Yukiko SAKAI
(Keio University　(2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345))

　Abstract : The rapid growth of electronic commerce in the U.S. has affected consumers' expectations of not only online-shopping services, but also of non-profit service providers including libraries. This paper discusses how American academic libraries have responded to the expectations of information literate consumers in terms of customer services and integrating lessons from B2C (Business-to-customer). Other categories of electronic commerce such as B2B (Business-to-business), B2E (Business-to-employee), and C2C (Consumer-to-consumer) are also examined for their application to libraries in the reshaping of existing services and taking advantage of new business opportunities. A service-oriented digital library is suggested as an application of electronic commerce.

　Keywords : E-Commerce / Electronic business / Digital libraries / Library services / World Wide Web

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E-Commerce Navigator : IT literacy for Library and Information Science,
Masaki MATSUBAYASHI
(Miura Memorial Library, Chubu University (1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi 487-8501))

　Abstract : This article provides a guide and perspective on the relation between the electronic commerce and library and information science. The author tries how to read and interpret some variant documents as the social context on the Net and the real world. Especially it is introduced to the four English articles on the interactive relations between Electronic Commerce, Digital Library developments and distance education in digital future. The role of the library and information science as a discipline for the IT literacy will be possible.

　Keywords : Electronic Commerce / Digital Library / Distance education / Library and Information Science / IT literacy

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Reports on the commemorative events for the 50ｔｈ Anniversary of INFOSTA foundation
Lecture : Paradigm Shift in Information World,
Makiko MIWA
(Epoch Research Corporation Director, Information Consultant (2-7-12-106 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001))

　Abstract : Overviews recent changes in information research, information business, and information education in the US and captures such changes as paradigm shifts. Expected skills for current and future information professionals are specified. Changes discussed are : shift from match paradigm to user paradigm in information retrieval research ; shift from provision of metadata to content in information services and associated requirements of new pricing structure reflecting value of information as well as of infrastructure in information transfer ; and current emphasis of information technology in addition to traditional skills of representation, classification, and indexing of information in education of information professionals. New opportunities for information professionals expected to be provided by the current IT policy of the Japanese government are also mentioned.

　Keywords : paradigm shift / informatics research / information service industry / information education / information professionals

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VOD Internet Service for Diet Deliberations (Japan)
―Without comment and unedited, the Policy Decision Process Video Library―,
Takeshi USUBA
(Planning and Coordination Offce, Archives Division, Genral Affairs Department, Secretariat of the House of Representatives (1-7-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014))

　Abstract : Broadcasts are made via leased lines or CATV network from the House of Representatives of all plenary sessions and committee meetings to Diet and government offices in Kasumigaseki, as well as media organizations, and political parties' headquarters. TV-broadcast Diet's deliberation is also relayed live through the Internet. The Internet VOD (video on demand) system allows people to see previous videos of the Diet's deliberation anytime.
　Additionally, improvement are made on a continuing basis through questionnaires conducted on the homepage to make the system more user-friendly. The outline of the system and problems ahead of us are as follows:

　Keywords : ADSL / Encoder / House of Representatives / Player / Stream / RealPlayer / Video Library / VOD / WindowsMediaPlayer

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