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Caldera-Serrano, Jorge – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2008
This article attempts to offer an overview of the current changes that are being experienced in the management of audio-visual documentation and those that can be forecast in the future as a result of the migration from analogue to digital information. For this purpose the documentary chain will be used as a basis to analyse individually the tasks…
Descriptors: Information Management, Internet, Indexing, Television
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Pao, Miranda Lee – Special Libraries, 1982
Describes the use of FAMULUS, a database management system, to teach library science students at Case Western Reserve University indexing, computerized file construction, and online information retrieval. The special features of FAMULUS and their use in course instruction are outlined and evaluated. A 19-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Indexing
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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
Soergel, Dagobert – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
This discussion of the general principles of structure and construction of numeric databases introduces the concept of data points, their relationship to each other, and their storage in a nonredundant way. The collection of numeric data and their integration into the database structure are explained. Eight references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classification, Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases
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Swanson, Don R. – Journal of Education for Librarianship, 1979
Describes XMARC, a set of computer programs which provides students with a simplified means of writing programs for the automatic indexing of an experimental collection of MARC records. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval
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Reed, Patricia Ann; Sledge, Jane – Library Trends, 1988
Describes work in progress at the Smithsonian Institution in developing a system to understand and articulate the information needed to support collection related functions. The discussion covers the data modeling methodology used and the advantages of this methodology in structuring museum collections information. (one reference) (CLB)
Descriptors: Classification, Database Design, Indexing, Information Processing
Falk, Joyce Duncan – 1979
This examination of abstracting-indexing services for the field of history focuses on Historical Abstracts (HA) and America--History and Life (AHL), and their relationship to the American Bibliographical Center's Subject Profile Index (ABC-SPIndex). The history, scope, selection criteria, and classification arrangements of the two databases are…
Descriptors: Classification, Databases, History, Indexing
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Jorgensen, Corinne – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2001
Provides an introduction to articles in this special "Perspectives" issue of "Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology." The articles, taken collectively, contain significant elements of a research agenda in image indexing and retrieval for the next decade. Articles focus on user, representation,…
Descriptors: Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Information Technology
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Tenopir, Carol; Cibbarelli, Pamela – Special Libraries, 1979
Describes the problems encountered in the design and implementation of a complete, computerized retrieval system for the engineering and architectural drawings of several large Southern California land development firms: developing a specialized cataloging system and format, a customized thesaurus, computer software, and managerial procedures. The…
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Bibliographies, Cataloging, Classification
Sands, William A. – 1978
The Computer Assisted Reference Locator (CARL) is a computer-based information retrieval system which uses coordinate indexing. Objectives established in designing the system are: (1) simplicity of reference query and retrieval; (2) ease of system maintenance; and (3) adaptability for alternative computer systems. The source documents input into…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Computer Programs, Data Processing
Sullivan, Jeanette – Online, 1985
Describes use of a database management system (dBASE II, produced by Ashton-Tate), noting best features and disadvantages. Highlights include data entry, multiple access points available, training requirements, use of dBASE for a bibliographic application, auxiliary software, and dBASE updates. Sample searches, auxiliary programs, and requirements…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Batty, David; Hitchens, Christopher – 1981
Recent work on the development of Synthesized User Based Terminology Index Languages (SUBTIL), i.e., index and query languages for information systems which employ vocabulary elicited from potential users of the system, is described in this paper. Following a brief review of the literature on thesaurus construction and index languages is a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
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Smeaton, A. F.; van Rijsbergen, C. J. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Review of office filing facility filing and retrieval mechanisms for unstructured and mixed media information focuses on free text methods. Also discussed are the state of the art in handling voice and image data, problems with searching text surrogates to implement free text content retrieval, and work of Project Minstrel. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Databases, Filing
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Rosman, G.; And Others – Journal of Information Science, 1996
Presents costs and benefits of document information systems as well as a design methodology. Highlights include the method of working, method of modelling, multiple data types, access structure and indexing, and a case study of the implementation of a document information system in the Netherlands. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
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Bates, Marcia J. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1998
Discusses indexing and access to digital resources, especially on the Internet. Topics include subject searching versus indexing; multiple terms of access; folk classification; basic level terms; folk access; Bradford's Law; Zipfian distributions; vocabulary scalability; the Resnikoff-Dolby 30:1 Rule; domain-specific indexing; and implications for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries
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