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Cawkell, A. E. – Information Services and Use, 1993
Discussion of electronic image processing focuses on the need for indexing to ensure adequate retrieval. Highlights include icons, i.e., reduced pictorial surrogates; file staging; indexing languages, including examples of thesauri; and pictorial languages, including a HyperCard system. (Contains eight references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Hypermedia, Indexing, Information Retrieval
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Taylor, Robert S. – Information Services and Use, 1984
Reports on study analyzing 13 abstracting and indexing (A&I) operations in order to ascertain those steps in specific processes that added value (i.e., were of benefit to user in making choices from information displayed). The user-driven/value-added model and a summary of value-added processes in A&I services are highlighted. (11…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Indexing, Information Processing, Information Systems
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Milstead, Jessica L.; Berger, Mary C. – Information Services and Use, 1993
Describes the development of a thesaurus for indexing the databases of Engineering Information, Inc., that improved the former precoordinate indexing vocabulary with postcoordinate descriptors and an appropriate set of thesaurus relationships. Problems of incompatibility with old indexing are addressed, and the use of an outside consultant versus…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Consultants, Databases, Engineering
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Minecci, Catherine M.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1988
Approaches to improved productivity in the input cycle of database creation are discussed in three papers. The discussions include problems with and potential impacts of computer support for indexers; conversion from a minicomputer based indexing and abstracting production system to a microcomputer network; and a computerized system for…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Computer Networks
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Thomas, Dorothy; Rosenberg, Murray D. – Information Services and Use, 1988
Presents a general overview of the development of Information Science Abstracts. The historical perspective, including the contributions of individuals and institutions, is discussed; its coverage is compared with that of other information science databases; and retrieval capabilities are described. (four references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Bibliographic Databases, History, Indexes
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Wilson, John – Information Services and Use, 1987
Describes the use of machine aided indexing as part of NASA's information systems. The discussion covers reasons for incorporating machine aided indexing, the lexical dictionary used, subject switching, natural language processing, benefits to the system, and possible future developments. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Dictionaries, Information Retrieval, Lexicography
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Buchan, R. L. – Information Services and Use, 1992
Discussion of computer-aided indexing activity focuses on examples from projects at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Standardization and quality in providing subject access to databases are considered; and computer-aided lexicography, including thesaurus construction, access vocabulary, definitions preparation,…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Databases, Lexicography, Quality Control
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Fay, Catherine H. – Information Services and Use, 1984
Briefly describes use of off-site staffing--indexers, abstractors, editors--in the production of two major databases: Management Contents and The Computer Data Base. Discussion covers the production sequence; database administrator; off-site indexer; savings (office space, furniture and equipment costs, salaries, and overhead); and problems…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Administrative Organization, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
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Philip, G.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the design and development of an image database for photographs in the Ulster Museum (Northern Ireland) that used parallelism from a transputer network. Topics addressed include image processing techniques; documentation needed for the photographs, including indexing, classifying, and cataloging; problems; hardware and software aspects;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Networks, Computer Software