Description
Book SynopsisSuccessful information access in the digital information age requires robust systems of indexing and abstracting. This book provides a complete introduction to the subject that covers the many recent changes in the field. While the basic tenets of indexing and abstracting remain the same as in previous decades, the evolution of information and communication technology in the 21st century necessarily changes many aspects of the use—and organization—of information in society. This fourth edition of
Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting examines the primary tools for organizing information, addressing fundamental concepts such as the nature of information, the organization of information, vocabulary control, types of indexes and abstracts, evaluation of indexing, and the use of the latest technologies. The book presents information in four sections that covers topics in a logical, sequential order: Foundations, Applications, Techniques, and Professional Practice. A unique resource that covers all the areas of indexing and abstracting in the digital information age, this text will benefit practicing librarians and indexers, students of library and information science, and educators in the area of information organization, as well as those considering indexing and abstracting as a career option.
Trade ReviewHelpful sections on ethics in indexing and abstracting, as well as various career and job opportunities, should prove useful for students interested in the profession. Authoritative and academic,
Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting is a valuable reference tool. * VOYA *
The book, as stated by its authors, no doubt can serve as a guide for the neophyte indexer and practitioner to the fundamentals of indexing and abstracting. It would also be an excellent textbook for the subject. As the field of publishing has changed greatly with the explosion of new technologies available since the 3d edition was published in 2000, this updated edition will be a welcome addition to practicing librarians, students of library and information science, and educators in the area of information organization. * ARBA *
Table of ContentsContents Section I: Foundations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Nature of Information Chapter 3: A Brief History of Indexing and Abstracting Chapter 4: Human Language and the Community of Information Section II: Applications Chapter 5: Organization of Information Chapter 6: Information Access and Retrieval Chapter 7: Information Seeking Behavior Chapter 8: Types of Indexes Chapter 9: Book Indexing Example Chapter 10: Subject Analysis and Aboutness Chapter 11: The Indexing Process Chapter 12: Journal Indexing Chapter 13: Book Indexing Chapter 14: Indexing Specific Areas Chapter 15: Image Indexing Index
