The Subject Approach to Information by A C Foskett

The Subject Approach to Information by A C Foskett

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Summary

The internet has made access to information easy but do not solve the problems of finding exactly what we want. This revised librarianship text places emphasis on the intellectual effort required to make a meaningful use of the amount of information now accessible to the searcher.

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The Subject Approach to Information by A C Foskett

The internet has made access to information easy but do not solve the problems of finding exactly what we want. This revised librarianship text places emphasis on the intellectual effort required to make a meaningful use of the amount of information now accessible to the searcher.

"Overall this new edition is very welcomeA clear and concise account of the principles and major schemes [of classification and indexing] is invaluable."

-- Education for Information

"The strength of this book lies not simply in its scholarship, but also in its unassuming...easy to read, easy to learn format."

-- Managing Information

Professor A C Foskett MA FLA AALIA was Head of Library and Information Management at the University of South Australia until his retirement.

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ISBN 13 9781856040488
ISBN 10 1856040488
Title The Subject Approach to Information
Author A C Foskett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Facet Publishing
Year published 1996-07-24
Number of pages 472
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.