Organizing Knowledge: An Introduction to Managing Access to Information - Softcover

Rowley, J. E.; Farrow, John

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Synopsis

For its third edition, this text on knowledge organization and retrieval has been revised and restructured to accommodate the increased significance of electronic information resources. With new sections on topics such as information retrieval via the Web, metadata and managing information retrieval systems, the book explains principles relating to hybrid print-based and electronic networked environments experienced by today's users. The book is an accessible introduction to knowledge organization for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of information management and information systems.

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About the Author

Jennifer Rowley is Professor of Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University and Richard Hartley is Professor of Information Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Review

'...can be recommended for any library and information science collection...' Canadian Library Association '...deserves to retain its place as a key introductory textbook in this subject...' Aslib Program 'Organizing Knowledge is in its fourth edition for a good reason. The technology and systems surrounding the topic continue to evolve.' Library Management, Vol 30, No 3

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9781138717909: Organizing Knowledge: Introduction to Access to Information (Routledge Revivals)

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ISBN 10:  1138717908 ISBN 13:  9781138717909
Publisher: Routledge, 2019
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