Overview
Based on new research and years of practical experience, this guide presents the basic knowledge necessary to become a professional indexer. Synthesizing the thinking and experience of indexers and abstractors over the years, the book introduces readers to such fundamentals as the nature of information, the organization of information, vocabulary control, types of indexes and abstracts, evaluation of indexing, and the use of computers. A new chapter on indexing and the Internet has been added, as has a chapter that lists Web resources for indexers and abstractors. The work concludes with a discussion of the education, training, and job opportunities of the profession, as well as a look to the future. With its simple but thorough approach, this book provides readers with a broad overview of the professions, processes, and art of indexing and abstracting.
Full Product Details
Author: Donald B. Cleveland ,
Ana D. Cleveland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.608kg
ISBN: 9781563086410
ISBN 10: 1563086417
Pages: 283
Publication Date: 15 November 2000
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Indeed an excellent place to start learning about this important part of information science. ...This third edition is an important addition to the information science literature. -Information Today Reviews of previous editions: Invaluable to the novice, and useful for the professional as a reference source. Well presented and authoritative text. -Aslib Information Reviews of previous editions: A good basis for understanding the principles of computer programs and the various online services that relate to libraries. -Cbe Libraries Reviews of previous editions: A useful basic treatise for those interested in the field of indexing and abstracting. -Public Library Quarterly This book covers the field of indexing and abstracting well. It gives a clear picture of what indexers and abstracters do and it shows the value of their work. -Journal of Documentation ?Reviews of previous editions: A useful basic treatise for those interested in the field of indexing and abstracting.?-Public Library Quarterly ?Indeed an excellent place to start learning about this important part of information science. ...This third edition is an important addition to the information science literature.?-Information Today ?Reviews of previous editions: Invaluable to the novice, and useful for the professional as a reference source. Well presented and authoritative text.?-Aslib Information ?Reviews of previous editions: A good basis for understanding the principles of computer programs and the various online services that relate to libraries.?-Cbe Libraries ?This book covers the field of indexing and abstracting well. It gives a clear picture of what indexers and abstracters do and it shows the value of their work.?-Journal of Documentation
?Indeed an excellent place to start learning about this important part of information science. ...This third edition is an important addition to the information science literature.?-Information Today
Author Information
DONALD B. CLEVELAND is Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton. ANA D. CLEVELAND is Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton.
