Doing Things with Information - Beyond Indexing and Abstracting (Paperback)

The relationship between a person with a question and a source of information is complex. Indexing and abstracting often fail because too much emphasis is put on the mechanics of description, and too little has been given as to what ought to be represented. Research literature suggests that inappropriate representation results in failed searches a significant number of times, perhaps even in a majority of cases. Doing Things with Information seeks to rectify this unfortunate situation by emphasizing methods of modeling and constructing appropriate representations of such questions and documents. Students in programs of information studies will find focal points for discussion about system design and refinement of existing systems. Librarians, scholars, and those who work within large document collections, whether paper or electronic, will find insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the access systems they use.

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2008
First published:	September 2008
Authors:	Richard L. Anderson • Brian C. O'Connor • Jodi Kearns
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-1-59158-577-0
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-59158-577-5
Barcode:	9781591585770

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