Library Indexing and Abstracting

Indexing and Abstracting practices are important links in the chain of communication between the originate of information and the ultimate user. Indexing service facilitates in locating or indicating an original document in a given subject; abstracting service, while performing the basic function of location, also aids a user, through the abstract, to decide if he/she should seek a copy of the original document for study or consultation. Indexing and abstracting services, apart form performing these useful functions, also facilitate retrospective searches through their annual or other periodic cumulations, selection of documents for further study, selection of documents for translation, preparation of subject bibliographies, etc. A veritable mine of information, this book puts light on many important topics like-introduction; indexing practice; automatic indexing and abstracting; bibliographic display; pre-coordinate indexes; consistency of indexing; periodicals listing; online computer service; abstracting; types and functions; bibliographic control; books; acquisition systems; indexing and abstracting in information age etc.