Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting: Pointing, Virtue, and Power (Library Science Text Series) - Tapa dura

American Libraries; O’Connor, Brian C.; O'Connor, Brian C.

 
9781563081842: Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting: Pointing, Virtue, and Power (Library Science Text Series)
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ISBN 10: 1563081849 ISBN 13: 9781563081842
Editorial: Libraries Unlimited, 1996

Sinopsis

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.

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Acerca del autor

Brian C. O'Connor is associate professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas. He is also associate director of the interdisciplinary PhD program in information science.

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Editorial
Libraries Unlimited
Año de publicación
1996
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1563081849
ISBN 13 
9781563081842
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
198
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