Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting
Title | Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting PDF eBook |
Author | Brian C. O'Connor |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1996-06-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1563081849 |
Indexing and abstracting often fail because too much emphasis is given to the mechanics of description and too little is given to what ought to be described. This text focuses on how people seek information. Drawing on a delightfully broad base of intellectual resources—from information theory and classic literature to Beethoven and MTV—the author considers the basic question of how we can index and abstract our information so that the user can actually find it. He also addresses the challenges and opportunities resulting from the information and technology explosion. O'Connor discusses the shortcomings of traditional indexing and abstracting systems and then presents essays, exercises, and case studies that foster consideration of the elements of a successful search in a variety of settings. Useful as a companion volume for reference, cataloging, and indexing and abstracting classes, this book is also of interest to professional librarians, information brokers, and online searchers.
Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting
Title | Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting PDF eBook |
Author | Donald B. Cleveland |
Publisher | Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited |
Total Pages | 352 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Based on new research and years of practical experience, this guide presents the basic knowledge necessary to become a professional indexer. Synthesizing the thinking and experience of indexers and abstractors over the years, the book introduces readers to such fundamentals as the nature of information, the organization of information, vocabulary control, types of indexes and abstracts, evaluation of indexing, and the use of computers. A new chapter on indexing and the Internet has been added, as has a chapter that lists Web resources for indexers and abstractors. The work concludes with a discussion of the education, training, and job opportunities of the profession, as well as a look to the future. With its simple but thorough approach, this book provides readers with a broad overview of the professions, processes, and art of indexing and abstracting.
Explorations in Indexing and Abstractin
Title | Explorations in Indexing and Abstractin PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Clark O'Connor |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 182 |
Release | 1996 |
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Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice
Title | Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice PDF eBook |
Author | F. W. Lancaster |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 350 |
Release | 2015-01-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781783300075 |
Explorations in Indexing
Title | Explorations in Indexing PDF eBook |
Author | Jonty Valentine |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Graphic arts |
ISBN | 9780473216696 |
"An open-ended exploration into the idea of indexing ... the outcome of an exploratory, observational or documentary process. This is evident in the (mostly found) visual and written content of the publication, but also in our play with the aesthetics of production; particularly in the binding, and the idiosyncratic material quality of stencil printing"--Designers' Journal website.
Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice
Title | Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick Wilfrid Lancaster |
Publisher | University of Illinois, Graduate School of Library & Information Science |
Total Pages | 442 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Abstracting |
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A textbook for a course in either an academic or a professional education program for librarians. Reviews the principles, practice, consistency, and quality of indexing; the types and functions of abstracts; natural language in informating retrieval; and the future of indexing and abstracting services. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Forum on the Abstracting and Indexing of Petroleum Exploration and Production Literature
Title | Forum on the Abstracting and Indexing of Petroleum Exploration and Production Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Special Libraries Association. Petroleum Section |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 64 |
Release | 1960 |
Genre | Petroleum |
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