PERSPECTIVES IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1

Begins a planned annual series reviewing new developments in the theory and practice of information science. The choice of editors and contributors reflects a balance of perspectives from the UK, continental Europe, and the US. The four main topics of concern in the series are information science, c...

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Other Authors: Oppenheim, Charles, Citroen, Charles L, Griffiths, Jose-Marie
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Butterworths 1989
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Summary:Begins a planned annual series reviewing new developments in the theory and practice of information science. The choice of editors and contributors reflects a balance of perspectives from the UK, continental Europe, and the US. The four main topics of concern in the series are information science, covering topics in retrieval theory; management, exploring practical activities to manage the flow of information to clients; policy, including education, ethics, politics, copyrights, etc; and technology, with an emphasis on the practical application of new developments. The 13 essays in this volume discuss, among other subjects, natural language versus controlled language, European information policy (including EEC, non-EEC, and eastern-bloc countries), online library catalogues, chemical retrieval systems patent information, feedback and interaction, and workforce and strategic planning. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:xii, 362 pages illustration 24 cm
ISBN:0408034017