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Explaining how search engines work and how they locate and display information, this introductory guide gives information on where and how to do research on the Internet, provides information about specific directories, describes the features of specificsearch engines, and offers further insights.
Richard E. Rubin’s book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library field in her own right, for the fifth edition. Spanning all types of libraries, from public to academic, school, and special, it illuminates the major facets of LIS for students as well as current professionals. Continuing its tradition of excellence, this text addresses the history and mission o...
This fascinating book successfully takes on the history of search engines from the early days in the halls of places like MIT to its current Google explosion. Students will appreciate the clear language that the author uses to explain difficult concepts, especially when it comes to defining how search engines operate. Illustrated flow charts help to simplify these explanations, while interesting anecdotes of key industry players will keep students engaged. This title is jam-packed with information useful to both job seekers and students who are merely curious about the Internet and its origins.
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This fourth edition provides an updated look at information organization, featuring coverage of the Semantic Web, linked data, and EAC-CPF; new metadata models such as IFLA-LRM and RiC; and new perspectives on RDA and its implementation. This latest edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone in the beginning stages of their LIS career as well as longstanding professionals and paraprofessionals seeking accurate, clear, and up-to-date guidance on information organization activities across the discipline. The book begins with a historical look at information organization methods, covering libraries, archives, museums, and online settings. It then addresses the types...
Includes instrumental phonetic evidence (spectrograms, mingograms)