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Sorting Out the Web

Approaches to Subject Access

Candy Schwartz author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:30th Mar '01

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Investigates what has been done in providing subject access to networked resources, and what is around the corner.

Search engines, subject gateways, descriptive metadata, Web cataloging--everyone is looking for ways to support information discovery and retrieval on the Internet.

Search engines, subject gateways, descriptive metadata, Web cataloging--everyone is looking for ways to support information discovery and retrieval on the Internet. To become full partners in new digital access ventures, library and information professionals need to be familar with effective tools and stategies, and need to make decisions about what is appropriate for different resources, settings and communities. This book takes a look at what has been done in providing subject access to networked resources, and what is around the corner. Accompanies by ample illustrations and complementary online material, topics include: Metadata, as a potentiator of subject description; classification schemes and directories; alphabetical subject engines in all their variety; and trends in subject decription and access. A book directed to information professional, educators, and students involved in Web design, cataloging, indexing, reference, and information retrie

ISBN: 9781567505184

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

184 pages