Information Representation and Retrieval in the Digital Age (Asist Monograph Series) by Heting Chu

by Heting Chu

Orienting his work towards system users rather than designers, Chu (College of Information and Computer Science at Long Island U.) describes the basics of information representation and retrieval systems. After describing natural language and controlled vocabulary, he looks at retrieval techniques, approaches, and models in separate chapters. Major types of retrieval systems are reviewed (including Internet retrieval) and discussion of multilingual, multimedia, and hyper-structured information is included. After a discussion of evaluation measures and methodology, the final chapter looks at the role of artificial intelligence. Annotation 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Library Science

Hardcover

First published August 1, 2003

Reviews

[Heather Pehnec · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, I started this new category to keep track of my textbooks. I know that hardly anyone will be interested in these. Lisa has probably already read them, but maybe my geek-tech friends might like to know about them - Billy and Darren? Anyone? So, I gave it 2 stars because I don't have much else with which to compare it. It didn't blow my mind, but it wasn't that bad, either.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Text book for Library School.

[Kit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a beach read. :) Not bad as a textbook, although more and better examples would have been nice, as well as a glossary of acronyms.

[Abbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was easy to read and well-organized. It wasn't my favorite subject, but the reading wasn't painful!