Introduction to Modern Information Retrieval, 3rd Edition - Softcover

G. G. Chowdhurry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555707157 ISBN 13: 9781555707156

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

The recently revised third edition of this highly regarded text blends traditional theories, techniques and tools with coverage of cutting-edge advancements and sophisticated new technologies in information retrieval (IR). Unique in its scope, author G.G. Chowdhury s exhaustive guide spans the whole spectrum of this rapidly expanding field, including:

'Database technology, Bibliographic formats, Cataloging and metadata, Subject analysis and representation, Automatic indexing and file organization, Vocabulary control, Abstracts and indexing, Searching and retrieval models, User interfaces, Evaluation of IR user needs, Online database search services, Multimedia IR, Mark-up languages, Web and intelligent IR, Natural language processing systems, IR in digital libraries'

There is also a new, detailed chapter on citation indexing, along with insight on emerging trends in the field. Illustrated with many examples and extensively referenced, this is an indispensable tool for professionals and LIS students eager to broaden their skill sets and keep up with the latest developments in information storage and retrieval.

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Review

"For this third edition of a text for undergraduate and graduate students of library and information science, Chowdhury (information and knowledge management, the University of Technology-Sydney, Australia) incorporates changes in the field since 2004 and provides a new chapter on citation indexing. The book is written from a relatively non-technical perspective, covering the spectrum of information storage and retrieval in a way that's relevant to an international readership." --SciTech Book News, September 2010

"â ¦Chowdhury provides a good understanding of where much of our current systems have come fromâ ¦this book would be a good resource for a basic information retrieval courseâ ¦" --College & Research Libraries, March 2011

"The full gamut of information is coveredâ ¦The text will be of great use to information practitioners to review their IR knowledge, and bring it up-to-date in many areas." --Australian Academic and Research Libraries, December 2010

"The full gamut of information is covered...The text will be of great use to information practitioners to review their IR knowledge, and bring it up-to-date in many areas." --Australian Academic and Research Libraries, December 2010

From Booklist

In this text, Chowdhury (professor of journalism, Information and Media Studies Group, University of Technology, Sydney) covers topics such as database technology, abstracting, indexing, users and user interfaces, multimedia and Internet searching, and trends. Besides revisions, a new chapter covers citation analysis. Chapters start with an introduction, quickly move to reviewing key elements, and conclude with a summation and list of references. The book is intended for an international readership comprising “students of library and information science programmes, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.” The chapters “Automatic Indexing and Organization,” “Searching and Retrieval,” and “Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval” are dense and will challenge most undergrads. Screenshots tend to be small and unreadable. For LIS programs. --Stephen Fadel

Edition details

• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1555707157
• ISBN 13: 9781555707156
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 508