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Information Science in Theory and Practice

INFORMATION SCIENCE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE 3

Library & Information Science

Education & Professional Development

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This is the 3rd revised edition of the classic work Information Science in Theory and Practice. There is a completely new chapter on the "The Internet and Information Science". This will take up themes discussed in earlier chapters and reconsiders them in the light of the new information environment.This title is now available in eBook format through Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Gale Virtual Reference Library is taking eBooks to the next level by delivering a wealth of reference content in a database format. This valuable new product allows libraries of any size - based on user's needs and usage patterns - to develop collections at their own pace and within their own budget. 
This new reference option also offers: <ul>
<li> 24/7 remote access 
<li> Circulation of reference content 
<li> Cross searching 
<li> Expanded searching for difficult-to-find material 
<li> No need for special hardware or an online reader</ul>
For a guided tour of Gale Virtual Reference Library and a list of titles please visit 
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Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Preface.
Contents.
Frontispiece (image).
Frontispiece (text).
1: Information Science: Emergence and Scope.
2: A Social Approach to Information.
3: Wider Contexts of Information Transfer.
4: People and Information.
5: Information Retrieval.
6: Semantics and Retrieval.
7: Intermediaries and Interfaces.
8: Information Systems.
9: The Evaluation of Systems.
10: The Internet and Information Science.
References.
Information Scientists, 1972-1995.
Areas of Study in Information Science.
Data Questionnaire for Chemists.
MYCIN at Work.
TEIRESIAS Explains.
Wordnet, CYC and GO.
Index.

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