After tracing the development of the organization of recorded information in Western civilization from 2000 B.C.E. to the present, the author addresses topics that include encoding standards (MARC, SGML, and various DTDs), metadata (description, access, and access control), verbal subject analysis including controlled vocabularies and ontologies, classification theory and methodology, arrangement and display, and system design. Designed to enable the understanding of the theory, principles, standards, and tools of the ...
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After tracing the development of the organization of recorded information in Western civilization from 2000 B.C.E. to the present, the author addresses topics that include encoding standards (MARC, SGML, and various DTDs), metadata (description, access, and access control), verbal subject analysis including controlled vocabularies and ontologies, classification theory and methodology, arrangement and display, and system design. Designed to enable the understanding of the theory, principles, standards, and tools of the organization of information, this work provides a solid introduction to information organization in all types of environments. It will be valuable as a professional guide and reference.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9781591587002.
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Highlighting/underlining. some wear at corners, some highlighting in green marker in text; text complete, binding firm. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 280 p. Library and Information Science Text (Paperback). Audience: General/trade.
This book came in excellent condition. Even with the highlights the book is in excellent shape. I was also glad that this book came in time for my classes this semester.