Roles and Editing Tasks of Japan Medical Library Association Official Journal 「IGAKU TOSHOKAN」

IGAKU TOSHOKAN Editorial Board,

doi:10.69528/jkmla.2023.50.1_2.4

J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2023; 50(1_2):4-9

pISSN: 2383-8809

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69528/jkmla.2023.50.1_2.4

Article

일본의학도서관협회 공식 저널 ｢IGAKU TOSHOKAN｣의 역할 및 편집 업무

일본의학도서관협회 IGAKU TOSHOKAN 편집위원회 ¹ ^, ^*

Roles and Editing Tasks of Japan Medical Library Association Official Journal 「IGAKU TOSHOKAN」

IGAKU TOSHOKAN Editorial Board ¹ ^, ^*

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¹일본의학도서관협회 IGAKU TOSHOKAN 편집위원회

¹Japan Medical Library Association, Tokyo, Japan

^*Corresponding author:Nobuyuki Taguchi (田口宣行), Japan Medical Library Association, 1-10 Kanda-Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan, Tel: 81-3-5577-4509, Fax: 81-3-5577-4510, E-mail: editorial-A@umin.ac.jp

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Received: Nov 30, 2023; Revised: Dec 13, 2023; Accepted: Dec 29, 2023

Published Online: Dec 30, 2023

Abstract

Publishing a Japan Medical Library Association (JMLA) official journal ｢IGAKU TOSHOKAN｣ is an important business of JMLA. The first issue was published in 1954. The content consists of articles on information activities and services in medicine and related fields, as well as regular and news articles that emphasize communication among readers. There are 3 main editorial policies: 1) media for Japanese medical librarians to discuss and inform each other, 2) something useful for medical librarians as well as users, and 3) accumulation of knowledge. The editorial board has 9 members. Editorial work is online, but editorial board members meet for final proofreading. There are 7 regular articles: 1) From the Member Libraries, 2) Forum, 3) Letter to the Editor, 4) Reference Cases, 5) Book Reviews, 6) News, and 7) Journal Club. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the shape of communication. However, the raison d'etre of the journal remained the same. We will continue our activities as an entity that supports the professional development of our members.