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Borko, Harold; Bernier, Charles L. – 1975
This text provides a complete discussion of abstracts--their history, production, organization, publication--and of indexing. Instructions for abstracting are outlined, and standards and criteria for abstracting are stated. Management, automation, and personnel are discussed in terms of possible economies that can be derived from the introduction…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Criteria, Editing
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Oyler, David K.; McKay, Michael W. – 1975
A citation study investigated the coverage by abstracting and indexing services of literature dealing with the environmental effects of the forest and forest products industries, the impact of man on the forest ecology, and methods for maximizing forest tree utilization. A search of nine secondary sources (abstracting and indexing services)…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Citations (References)
Line, M. B.; And Others – 1974
An experiment was conducted based on an information service for planners run in conjunction with Geo Abstracts Limited. Forth-eight styles of abstracting journals were produced which, although based on the same source material, differed in depth of coverage, frequency of publication, content of entry, and whether an index was included. One style…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Documentation, Geology
Cunningham, Ann Marie; Wicks, Wendy – 1992
This book serves as an overview of the field of abstracting and indexing, beginning by explaining some of the history and terminology of the craft. Other topics include the customary duties of abstractors and indexers, the types of employers that hire them, personal attributes and educational requirements important to success in the profession,…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Career Guidance, Educational Background, Educational Opportunities
Salton, Gerard – 1975
This book provides an introduction to automated information services: collection, analysis, classification, storage, retrieval, transmission, and dissemination. An introductory chapter is followed by an overview of mechanized processes for acquisitions, cataloging, and circulation. Automatic indexing and abstracting methods are covered, followed…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Indexing