Classification Made Simple: An Introduction to Knowledge Organisation and Information Retrieval
- ISBN-10
- 0754675580
- ISBN-13
- 9780754675587
- Series
- Classification Made Simple
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 163
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
- Author
- Eric J. Hunter
Description
This established textbook introduces the essentials of classification as used for information processing. The third edition takes account of developments that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2002. Classification Made Simple provides a useful gateway to more advanced works and the study of specific schemes. As an introductory text, it will be invaluable to students of information work and to anyone inside or outside the information profession who needs to understand the manner in which classification can be utilized to facilitate and enhance organisation and retrieval.
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