Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 8170004837
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Language: English
• Binding: HardBound
• Pages: 401

About the Book

This book focuses on the growing importance of Information Retrieval (IR) and bibliographic control in the modern information age. The rapid expansion of published literature, accelerated by the invention of printing technology and the development of democratic societies, has created an overwhelming growth of information commonly referred to as information explosion. This phenomenon has increased the need for effective bibliographic organization and information retrieval systems.

Since the 1960s, Information Retrieval and its related areas have become subjects of major interest among Library and Information Science professionals. As a result, a vast amount of literature has been published on various aspects of IR, reflecting the continuing academic and professional importance of the subject.

The publication has been prepared as a bibliography of literature on Information Retrieval to assist researchers, librarians, students, and LIS professionals in locating relevant scholarly materials related to IR and its associated fields. By bringing together important references in one place, the book supports literature searching, research activities, and academic study in the field of Information Retrieval.

The bibliography also helps readers identify less explored aspects of Information Retrieval and avoid duplication in research work. Written in a practical and scholarly style, this publication serves as a valuable reference source for librarians, information scientists, researchers, academicians, and students interested in bibliographic control, information retrieval systems, and information management studies.