Subject analysis in online catalogs

• Main Authors: Olson, Hope A. (Author), Boll, John J. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Englewood, Colo Libraries Unlimited 2001
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Subjects: Information retrieval; Online bibliographic searching; Online library catalogs > Subject access
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Subject analysis in online catalogs / Rao Aluri, D. Alasdair Kemp, John J. Boll. 1991
• Physical Description: xv, 333 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1563088002

Significantly updated and expanded, this second edition offers a far more comprehensive and sophisticated treatment of the subject area than can be found in other sources. It revisits the subject of cataloging and analyzes it in the context of today's digital environment, providing a fascinating examination of the components that are crucial for successful and effective subject retrieval in online public access catalogs. From language issues to problems of indexing and classification, this book guides you through the theoretical and practical frameworks of information storage and retrieval in the twenty-first century. An outstanding guide for students and faculty of library and information science, catalogers, librarians, programmers, and database designers.