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Peer reviewedCraven, Timothy C. – Information Processing & Management, 2001
Discusses automatic indexing methods and describes the development of a prototype computerized abstractor's assistant. Highlights include the text network management system, TEXNET; phrase selection that follows indexing; phrase display, including Boolean capabilities; results of preliminary testing; and availability of TEXNET software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Abstracting, Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Phrase Structure
Craven, Timothy C. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1996
Experimental subjects wrote abstracts of an article using a simplified version of the TEXTNET abstracting assistance software; subjects were presented with either keywords or phrases extracted automatically. Results showed considerable variation among subjects, but 37% found the keywords or phrases "quite" or "very" useful in…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedPurcell, Royal – Library Software Review, 1990
Compares "Library Literature" with "Library and Information Science Abstracts" (LISA) and outlines searching LISA on the SilverPlatter CD-ROM. Use of indexes and abstracts to aid information retrieval is explained; abstracting services are described; and five steps in writing an abstract are listed. Abstracts and annotations…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMorris, A. – Information Processing and Management, 1991
This paper reviews the progress made so far in the development and use of expert systems for library and information services in the areas of online information retrieval, including gateway software and intelligent front-ends; cataloging, including bibliographic utilities and machine-aided cataloging; abstracting; reference work; and indexing and…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Classification
