Document (#28905)

Author

Rothera, H.

Title

Framing the subject : a subject indexing model for electronic bibliographic databases in the humanities

Source

Library and information research news. 22(1998) no.71, S.24-33

Year

1998

Abstract

Reviews in detail an MA dissertation to assess the scope and value of electronic bibliographic databases in the humanities. Develops and demonstrates a model to determine essential and desirable indexing terms and to highlight some inherent complexities. Assesses features of commercially available databases against this model. Presents personal observations on the dissertation experience and on prospects for further research in this area

Theme

Bibliographische Software

Field

Geisteswissenschaften

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