Elements of Information Organization and Dissemination

1st Edition - November 5, 2016
Author: Amitabha Chatterjee
Language: English
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Elements of Information Organization and Dissemination provides Information on how to organize and disseminate library and information science (LIS), a subject that is taught in many international Library Information Science university programs.

While there are many books covering different areas of the subject separately, this book covers the entire subject area and incorporates the latest developments.

Dedication
Preface
Chapter A. Background
- Abstract
- A.1 Introduction
- A.2 Concept of IOD
- A.3 Need for IOD
- A.4 Role of IOD
- A.5 Nomenclature
- A.6 Definition of Documentation
- A.7 Main Facets
- A.8 IOD Activities
- References
Chapter B. Information Sources
- Abstract
- B.1 Introduction
- B.2 Genesis of IS
- B.3 Varieties of IS
- B.4 Importance of IS
- References
Chapter C. Information Users
- Abstract
- C.1 Introduction
- C.2 User
- C.3 User Study (US)
- C.4 Information Need
- C.5 Information Behavior
- C.6 Information Seeking
- References
Chapter D. User Empowerment (UEm)
- Abstract
- D.1 Introduction
- D.2 Scope of UEM
- D.3 Methods of UEM
- D.4 Information Literacy
- D.5 User Education (UED)
- References
Chapter E. Organization of Information
- Abstract
- E.1 Introduction
- E.2 Two Phases
- E.3 Identification of Need
- E.4 Compilation of Retrieval AIDS/IACR Products
- E.5 Characteristics
- E.6 Importance
- References
Chapter F. Information Service
- Abstract
- F.1 Introduction
- F.2 Four Phases
- F.3 Understanding User Needs
- F.4 Searching
- F.5 Making Presentable
- F.6 Transmission
- F.7 Characteristics of Information Service
- F.8 Information Service in Digital Environment
- F.9 Importance of Information Service
- References
Chapter G. Current Awareness Service
- Abstract
- G.1 Introduction
- G.2 Current Approach
- G.3 Definition of CAS
- G.4 Need for CAS
- G.5 Characteristics of CAS
- G.6 Prerequisites of CAS
- G.7 Media of CAS
- G.8 New Media of CAS
- G.9 Importance of CAS
- G.10 Current Trend
- References
Chapter H. Selective Dissemination of Information
- Abstract
- H.1 Introduction
- H.2 Definition of SDI
- H.3 Need and Objectives of SDI
- H.4 Characteristics of SDI
- H.5 Work-Flow of SDI
- H.6 Operation of SDI
- H.7 Advantages of SDI
- H.8 Disadvantages of SDI
- H.9 SDI Service Providers
- H.10 SDI as CAS
- References
Chapter I. Index and Indexing
- Abstract
- I.1 Introduction
- I.2 Evolution of Index
- I.3 Need of Index
- I.4 Definition of Index
- I.5 Indexing
- I.6 Indexing Ideas
- I.7 Indexing Language
- I.8 Indexing Process
- I.9 Effectiveness of Index
- I.10 Advantages of Index/Indexing
- References
Chapter J. Indexing Language
- Abstract
- J.1 Introduction
- J.2 Natural Language (NL)
- J.3 Indexing Language (IL)
- J.4 Types of SIL
- J.5 Attributes of SIL
- J.6 Theory of SIL
- References
Chapter K. Controlled Vocabulary (CV)
- Abstract
- K.1 Introduction
- K.2 Definition of CV
- K.3 Characteristics of CV
- K.4 Types of CV
- K.5 Advantages of CV
- K.6 Disadvantages of CV
- References
Chapter L. Indexing Methods
- Abstract
- L.1 Introduction
- L.2 Elements of Indexing
- L.3 Types of Indexing
- L.4 Graphic Representation
- L.5 Automatic Indexing
- L.6 Selection
- References
Chapter M. Assigned Indexing
- Abstract
- M.1 Introduction
- M.2 Chain Indexing (CI)
- M.3 PRECIS
- M.4 POPSI
- M.5 Uniterm Indexing
- References
Chapter N. Derived Indexing
- Abstract
- N.1 Introduction
- N.2 KWIC
- N.3 Citation Indexing
- N.4 Science Citation Index (SCI)
- References
Chapter O. Information Consolidation
- Abstract
- O.1 Introduction
- O.2 Meaning and Scope
- O.3 IACR Products/Services
- O.4 Methodology of IACR
- O.5 Advantages of IACR
- O.6 Abstracting
- O.7 Abstracting Process
- O.8 Guidelines for Abstracting
- O.9 Pre-Natal Abstracting
- O.10 Abstractor
- O.11 Abstracting Service
- O.12 Advantages of Abstracts
- References
Chapter P. Documentation List
- Abstract
- P.1 Introduction
- P.2 Definition of DL
- P.3 Need of DL
- P.4 History of DL
- P.5 Attributes of DL
- P.6 Types of DL
- P.7 Coverage of DL
- P.8 Periodicity of DL
- P.9 Method of Compilation
- P.10 Advantages of DL
- References
Chapter Q. Translation Service (TS)
- Abstract
- Q.1 Introduction
- Q.2 Meaning of Translation
- Q.3 Need of TS
- Q.4 Demand for TS
- Q.5 Kinds of Translation
- Q.6 Who’s Job?
- Q.7 Machine Translation
- Q.8 Translation Pool
- Q.9 Cover-to-Cover Translation
- Q.10 Librarian’s Role
- References
Chapter R. Document Delivery Service (DDS)
- Abstract
- R.1 Introduction
- R.2 Document Delivery
- R.3 Inter-Library Lending
- R.4 Photocopy Supply
- R.5 Soft Copy Supply
- R.6 Legal Aspect
- R.7 Librarian’s Role
- R.8 DDS Providers
- References
Chapter S. Community Information Service (CIS)
- Abstract
- S.1 Introduction
- S.2 Community Information (CI)
- S.3 Community Information Center (CIC)
- S.4 Concept of CIS
- S.5 Advantages of CIS
- S.6 Digital CIS
- S.7 CIS Scenario
- References
Chapter T. Evaluation of Information Service
- Abstract
- T.1 Introduction
- T.2 Concept of Evaluation
- T.3 Need for Evaluation
- T.4 Objectives of Evaluation
- T.5 Levels of Evaluation
- T.6 Method of Evaluation
- T.7 Involvement of Users
- References
Chapter U. Information Centers
- Abstract
- U.1 Introduction
- U.2 Definition of IC
- U.3 Need for IC
- U.4 Types of IC
- U.5 Functions of IC
- U.6 International ICs
- U.7 National ICs
- References
Chapter V. Information Systems and Networks
- Abstract
- V.1 Introduction
- V.2 Work-Flow
- V.3 Types of Information System
- V.4 Orientation of System
- V.5 Centralized Systems
- V.6 Collaborative Systems
- References
Chapter W. Promotion of IOD Activities
- Abstract
- W.1 Introduction
- W.2 Role of UN Agencies
- W.3 Role of Other International Agencies
- W.4 Role of International Professional Bodies
- W.5 Role of National Agencies
- References
Chapter X. Standards for IOD Activities
- Abstract
- X.1 Introduction
- X.2 Standardizing Agency
- X.3 Need for Standards
- X.4 Areas of Standardization
- X.5 Standards for IOD
- X.6 Standards in Related Fields
- References
Chapter Y. Automated Information Organization
- Abstract
- Y.1 Introduction
- Y.2 Auto-Indexing
- Y.3 Auto-Abstracting
- Y.4 Information Organization Tools
- Y.5 Machine Translation
- Y.6 Natural Language Processing
- References
Chapter Z. Recent Trends in IOD
- Abstract
- Z.1 Introduction
- Z.2 E-Information Service
- Z.3 Internet/Web-based Information Service
- Z.4 Open Access Movement
- Z.5 Digital Repository Development
- Z.6 Other Developments
- References
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