Journal of the Japan Society of Publishing Studies

Research Note

The Significance in Publishing History of Government Publications and “Semi-government Publications” on Western Studies at the End of Edo Period: as a Bridge to Modern Publications

Chie Sasaki

2022 Volume 53 Pages 1-24
Published: 2022
Released on J-STAGE: March 31, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24756/jshuppan.53.0_1

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This paper tried to clarify the background and the influence on Modern publications of government publications and “semi-government publications” on Western studies at the end of Edo Period. The easing of regulations on Western studies and the installing of a letterpress printing machine activated their publication. It became clear many titles in the educational filed in the early Meiji period were written following them.

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Special Section: The 19th International Forum on Publishing Studies

Foreword

Special Section: The 20th International Forum on Publishing Studies

2022 Volume 53 Pages 25-27
Published: 2022
Released on J-STAGE: March 31, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24756/jshuppan.53.0_25

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International Interchange

The Role of Libraries in Digital Publishing

Yoshiki Miyashita

2022 Volume 53 Pages 29-37
Published: 2022
Released on J-STAGE: March 31, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24756/jshuppan.53.0_29

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Digital publishing in libraries can be considered in two aspects: the introduction of e-books and the digitization of paper materials. The role of digital publishing in libraries will be discussed in light of the expanding introduction of e-books, the benefits of e-books, and the revision of copyright law regarding the digitization of paper materials.

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Application of the e-book's “micro-content” Method to Humanities Materials

Chikahiko Suzuki

2022 Volume 53 Pages 39-50
Published: 2022
Released on J-STAGE: March 31, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24756/jshuppan.53.0_39

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In this article, I will discuss the “micro-content of humanities materials,” which applies the e-book's “micro-contenting” method to humanities materials in digital archives. “Micro-contenting” of humanities materials makes it possible to extract parts across materials and use these freely. This method creates new possibilities for the use of humanities materials, but also brings another issue of connecting humanities materials with information in the real world.

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Publishing Creative Event “NovelJam” and its Application to University Publishing Exercise Classes

Ryou Takano

2022 Volume 53 Pages 51-61
Published: 2022
Released on J-STAGE: March 31, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.24756/jshuppan.53.0_51

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I will give an over view of the publication creation event “NovelJam”. NovelJam is a so-called “novel hackathon” in which “authors”, “editors” and “designers” gather in one place to write, edit, proofread, produce and publish a novel based on a theme in a few days. Hosted by NPO HON.jp. Trademark registration number 6115964. The knowledge gained through the event is fed back to digital publishing seminar classes at the university

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