Methodologies for Subject Analysis in Bibliographic Databases.

Milstead, Jessica L.

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ERIC Number: EJ447510

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Publication Date: 1992

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Methodologies for Subject Analysis in Bibliographic Databases.

Milstead, Jessica L.

Information Processing and Management, v28 n3 p407-31 1992

Examines current activities in subject analysis of large bibliographic databases to assist database managers in making cost-effective decisions. Issues addressed include manual indexing aids, automatic indexing, and connecting indexing terms. Several software packages are described, and future research directions are suggested. (58 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Research Needs, State of the Art Reviews

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Book/Product Reviews

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Language: English

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