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Milstead, Jessica L. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Uncovers issues in indexing that need scientific research, including the cognitive processes of indexers and users; vocabulary control; how best to supplement human indexers' intellectual effort with computer capabilities; structure and layout of indexes on the printed page and on the computer screen; and evaluation of indexes. (Contains 21…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Cognitive Processes, Computer Graphics, Evaluation Needs

Craven, Timothy C. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Proposes that error rates in indexing using string index languages such as NEPHIS might be reduced at relatively low cost by having the indexer enter strings via a microcomputer system which could provide simple validation and feedback in the form of graphic displays of concept links. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Automatic Indexing, Computer Graphics, Microcomputers