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The Intellectual Foundation Of Information Organization (Digital Libraries And Electronic Publishing),Used
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Integrating The Disparate Disciplines Of Descriptive Cataloging, Subject Cataloging, Indexing, And Classification, The Book Adopts A Conceptual Framework That Views The Process Of Organizing Information As The Use Of A Special Language Of Description Called A Bibliographic Language.Instant Electronic Access To Digital Information Is The Single Most Distinguishing Attribute Of The Information Age. The Elaborate Retrieval Mechanisms That Support Such Access Are A Product Of Technology. But Technology Is Not Enough. The Effectiveness Of A System For Accessing Information Is A Direct Function Of The Intelligence Put Into Organizing It. Just As The Practical Field Of Engineering Has Theoretical Physics As Its Underlying Base, The Design Of Systems For Organizing Information Rests On An Intellectual Foundation. The Subject Of This Book Is The Systematized Body Of Knowledge That Constitutes This Foundation.Integrating The Disparate Disciplines Of Descriptive Cataloging, Subject Cataloging, Indexing, And Classification, The Book Adopts A Conceptual Framework That Views The Process Of Organizing Information As The Use Of A Special Language Of Description Called A Bibliographic Language. The Book Is Divided Into Two Parts. The First Part Is An Analytic Discussion Of The Intellectual Foundation Of Information Organization. The Second Part Moves From Generalities To Particulars, Presenting An Overview Of Three Bibliographic Languages: Work Languages, Document Languages, And Subject Languages. It Looks At These Languages In Terms Of Their Vocabulary, Semantics, And Syntax.The Book Is Written In An Exceptionally Clear Style, At A Level That Makes It Understandable To Those Outside The Discipline Of Library And Information Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization'? A: The book focuses on the integration of various disciplines related to information organization, including descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, indexing, and classification, while emphasizing the intellectual foundation necessary for effective information systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Elaine Svenonius.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 31, 2000.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains a total of 274 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in library and information science? A: Yes, the book is written in an exceptionally clear style, making it understandable for those outside the discipline.
- Q: What are the two main parts of the book? A: The book is divided into two parts: the first part discusses the intellectual foundation of information organization, while the second part presents an overview of three bibliographic languages.
- Q: What topics are covered under bibliographic languages in this book? A: The book covers work languages, document languages, and subject languages, focusing on their vocabulary, semantics, and syntax.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any special feature of this book? A: While there are no specific features listed, its clear writing and comprehensive coverage of information organization concepts are significant attributes.