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Doing Things with Information: Beyond Indexing and Abstracting
Brian C. O´connor
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Description for Doing Things with Information: Beyond Indexing and Abstracting
Paperback. The relationship between a person with a question and a source of information is complex. This title emphasizes methods of modeling and constructing appropriate representations of such questions and documents. It offers focal points for discussion about system design and refinement of existing systems. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 252 x 16. Weight in Grams: 550.
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 on 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 ... Read more
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 on 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
549g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Englewood, United States
ISBN
9781591585770
SKU
V9781591585770
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99-2
About Brian C. O´connor
Brian C. O'Connor is a professor at the School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas. Jodi Kearns is digitization project manager at the Archives of the History of American Psychology and adjunct professor in the Instructional Technology Program, College of Education, University of Akron. ... Read more
Reviews for Doing Things with Information: Beyond Indexing and Abstracting
Highly theoretical in nature, this book would make excellent reading for both students and professional indexers and abstractors. The authors seriously approach their subject matter, with each chapter containing a complete discussion of both philosophical and practical issues relating to document representation creation and use. - Collection Management This is not a 'howto' guide for people who want ... Read more