Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting: Pointing, Virtue, and Power
by:
O'Connor, Brian C.
Publisher:
Libraries Unlimited
Published:June 15, 1996
ISBN:1563081849
Format:Hardcover
Pages:182
Description:
From Book News, Inc.
Draws on intellectual resources from information theory to MTV to discuss challenges to the indexing and abstracting field posed by the information and technology explosion, and presents alternatives for abstracting and indexing
information so that users can actually find it. Looks at the shortcomings of traditional systems, and uses exercises and case studies to demonstrate the elements of a patron- specific system. For professionals and students in library science. Annotation
c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Product Description:
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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