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And Others; Kirtland, Monika – Database, 1980
Discusses three approaches to thesaurus and indexing/retrieval language maintenance for combined databases: reindexing, merging, and initial standardization. Two thesauri for a combined database are evaluated in terms of their compatibility, and indexing practices are compared. Tables and figures help illustrate aspects of the comparison. (SW)
Descriptors: Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Subject Index Terms
Peer reviewedBuchan, R. L. – Information Services and Use, 1992
Discussion of computer-aided indexing activity focuses on examples from projects at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Standardization and quality in providing subject access to databases are considered; and computer-aided lexicography, including thesaurus construction, access vocabulary, definitions preparation,…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Databases, Lexicography, Quality Control
