Described are the needs, methodology and techniques of the Systematic Search Method of Bibliographic Databases, following the Lecture in the MIS34, Aug. 26, 2017, Hirakata, Osaka. Systematic search of bibliographic databases is required as one of the library services for researchers, students and health personnel, which is not only important but also mandatory for research activities especially in a literature review for research planning or systematic review, though its importance is known by almost no one other than librarians. Also discussed is librarians’ role in educating researchers about this search method and in developing further methodology. Librarians should put into words their experience and should advance co-operation with researchers in searching databases.
“Patients with refractory disease”, who suffer from chronic diseases and conditions, often affected by incurable diseases or those of unknown cause, are obliged to struggle with illness in their prolonged period of life under distressing physical pain and mental anxiousness. This article illustrates the benefits of information literacy supported by librarians, which enables patients with refractory disease to assess correct and trustworthy medical information by themselves. Additionally, I would like to introduce “Information Prescription”, currently attracting attention in Europe and the U.S.A., which is a selection of content for a specific individual generated in collaboration with doctors and specialized medical librarians.
On August 26 and 27, 2017 the 34th Medical Information Service Research Convention was held at Kansai Medical University (Hirakata) and was a great success. Presentations were made in various medical fields, providing much meaningful information. The responsive attention of the members of the organizing committee resulted in a friendly atmosphere where everyone was able to study. I was reminded of the necessity and importance of not only medicine, but also of taking care with how to handle, use and introduce information.
To respond the tidal changes in the electronic resources environment such as an explosive increase in the number of resources, the soaring price of journals and the progress of open access, the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) implemented the electronic resource management system called Intota ERM in March 2017. In this paper, I introduce our circumstances, process of migration, and construction of a usage environment. In addition, I report the results of verification and evaluation by NIPR on functions that can be realized by Intota ERM.