Metadata for Information Management and Retrieval: Understanding Metadata and Its Use - Couverture rigide

Haynes, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1783301155 ISBN 13 : 9781783301157

Editeur : Facet Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

<p class="MsoNormal">This
new and updated second edition of a classic text provides a thought-provoking
introduction to metadata for all library and information students and
professionals. <o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Metadata for
Information Management and Retrieval</i> has been fully revised by David Haynes
to bring it up to date with new technology and standards. The new edition,
containing new chapters on Metadata Standards and Encoding Schemes, assesses
the current theory and practice of metadata and examines key developments in
terms of both policy and technology.&#160;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coverage includes:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>an introduction to the concept of metadata</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>a description of the main components of metadata systems and
standards</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>an overview of the scope of metadata and its applications</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>a description of typical information retrieval issues in
corporate and research environments</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>a demonstration of ways in which metadata is used to improve
retrieval</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>a look at ways in which metadata is used to manage
information</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><ul>
<li>consideration of the role of metadata in information
governance.</li>
</ul>
</p>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">This book is essential reading for library and
information students at undergraduate and postgraduate level and will also be
useful reading for LIS professionals looking for an accessible introduction to
metadata.</span>

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David Haynes PhD MBCS FCLIP conducts research into Privacy and Metadata at the Department of Library and Information Science at City, University of London. He is also an Honorary Tutor at the Centre for Archives and Information Studies (CAIS) at the University of Dundee where he specialises in Metadata and Taxonomies. He has been involved in library and information consultancy and research for more than 35 years during which time he has worked on information retrieval, information policy and information governance issues, latterly specialising in privacy and data protection. He is Chair of the UK Chapter of ISKO, the International Society for Knowledge Organization.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facet Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1783301155
• ISBN 13: 9781783301157
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible