Vol. 61 (2011), No.8
Masanori KOIZUMI
Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Keio University,
2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345 JAPAN
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present an overview of: 1) the concept of strategic management, 2) four major theories of business management and library management, and 3) the uniqueness of library management. First, we explain that these theories of strategic management include all areas related to organization and environment, creating a new synergy. Second, we look at how librarians often failed to properly implement the strategic planning into their management. Librarians, however, did show a preference for theories of management based on organization, particularly the theory of core competence for its gradual changes, over those theories based on market and external environment. Finally, we describe the frame of reference regarding theories of strategic management for libraries.
Keywords： library management / strategic management / organizational management / marketing / innovation / financial management / business organization / non-profit organization
Yasuko IRIFUNE
Children and Families Support Division of Tsuzuki Ward Administration office,Yokohama City
(Before; Project and Operations Division, Yokohama City Central Library)
32-1 Chigasaki-chuuou, Tsuzuki-ku Yokohama city 224-0032 JAPAN
Abstract: The economic crisis called the Lehman shock brought stagnation of the growth of the European and American market which was the source of the profit of the Japanese company and forced them to Innovation of the business strategy.
Abstract: The promotion plan intended for the staff of the librarian of the Yokohama city library was settled on to demonstrate the ability according to the stage of the career formation dealing with an environmental transformation that surrounded library services and a new problem. In this plan, the promotion of "Talent who can demonstrate original specialized skills voluntarily constructing the career vision, and achieving it, and provide high citizens service" and "It is talent the future ..the project and the performance of service and the measure requested from the library.. who can do management as for the library" maintaining a basic management for library is assumed to be a basic direction. (1) It was assumed that the system for restructuring of librarian's planning, the improvement of the execution ability, and the system of the (2) specialty training and (3) librarians' personnel training and it did and it worked on the examination of the drinking-making.
Keywords： Yokohama City / librarian / promotion / training / plan
Toshiro MINAMI
Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences Library & Kyushu University Library
6-3-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117 JAPAN
Abstract: Marketing is an essential issue for management. Considering the library's main mission, to support the patrons' needs for information and learning, marketing is quite a significant issue for libraries. In this paper, we start with surveying and discussing the current status of library marketing based on an enquiry. Then we investigate the issues and some ideas for solving them about library marketing. Despite its significance, library marketing has not been investigated and practiced sufficiently well so far. We hope and expect that library marketing attracts more attentions and becomes a very active researching and practicing field with the supports of lot of library-related people so that they provide more ideas, do researches, and apply the outcomes to practical library management.
Keywords： library marketing / enquiry research / data analysis / data mining / ubiquitous information society / mobile service
Toyohiro HASEGAWA
Tsurumi University Library
2-1-3 Tsurumi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-8501 JAPAN
Abstract: Worsening economic conditions of universities is prompting libraries to focus on business management. This article describes the changes in and outside of university libraries and necessary requirements for libraries to deal with these changes. Libraries are forced to expand their services and functions despite of funding constraints. Libraries face budget cuts and personnel downsizing more or less, but the ranges vary widely. Obviously, libraries should undergo fundamental reform of management. This article illustrates SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and Balanced Scorecard as effective management tools for strategic planning development.
Keywords： academic library / job analysis / business management / SWOT analysis / balanced scorecard
Masashi NAKABAYASHI
Meiji University Library
1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301 JAPAN
Abstract: The reduction of university budget has led to a cut in the library operating budget.
In addition, the competition among universities has intensified and under such changing circumstances, the library has been forced to adapt to a new environment while adhering to its mission.
One immediate challenge is securing a stable budget for the library operating costs, and in order for the library to fulfill its social responsibility to its stakeholders, the financial issues must be considered.
In regard to securing a stable budget for library operating costs, this paper examines the topics of the libraries and government subsidies, budget for library books, and the cost of outsourcing.
Keywords： government subsidies / budget for library books / cost of outsourcing
Makoto MURANO
Japan Association for International Chemical Information, Information Services and Marketing Division
Nakai Bldg., 6-25-4 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021 JAPAN
Abstract: SciFinder is a research discovery tool that allows you to explore the CAS databases containing breadth of scientific information. SciFinder is currently used by researchers from commercial, governmental, and academic institution all over the world. Since the release of the web version, SciFinder has been making improvements on a quarterly basis, and now the Web version has become the main platform. In this article, recent enhancements on SciFinder Web version, specifically SciPlanner feature, newly available sort options and SciFinder Mobile, are discussed.
Keywords： SciFinder / SciFinder Web / SciPlanner / sort feature / SciFinder Mobile
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