Explorations in Indexing and Abstracting: Pointing Virtue and Power (Library Science Text Series)


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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. OConnor 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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