1. The document defines key terms related to information retrieval systems such as information, retrieval, system, and discusses the basic components and functions of IRS.
2. It explains that the role of users is to formulate queries, and the role of librarians is to assist users in meeting their information needs.
3. The document contrasts older IRS that retrieved entire documents with modern IRS that allow storage, organization, and access to text and multimedia information through techniques like keyword searching and hyperlinks.
The document discusses information retrieval, which involves obtaining information resources relevant to an information need from a collection. The information retrieval process begins when a user submits a query. The system matches queries to database information, ranks objects based on relevance, and returns top results to the user. The process involves document acquisition and representation, user problem representation as queries, and searching/retrieval through matching and result retrieval.
This document describes the Uniterm Indexing System, developed by Mortimer Taube in 1953. It is a simple post-coordinate indexing system where index entries are created for each unit term identified by the indexer. A card is prepared for each term with the term at the top and the document number written in one of the 10 columns based on the right-most digit. This allows for easy retrieval by a searcher picking up all relevant cards and identifying common document numbers across cards.
The Open Archives Initiative (OAI) is a framework that deals with interoperability standards for digital resources by defining a protocol called OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting). OAI-PMH allows metadata to be harvested from data providers and aggregated by service providers to provide cross-repository searching. It uses HTTP and XML to make repositories and their metadata interoperable. Many digital repositories and libraries use OAI-PMH to make their metadata openly available and searchable across systems.
This document discusses different modes of subject formation in library science, as proposed by Ranganathan in the 1950s. It outlines seven modes of subject formation - loose assemblage, lamination, dissection, fusion, distillation, agglomeration, and cluster. These modes represent systematic relationships that guide how ideas are organized into subjects. Understanding these formation modes helps classify subjects in documents to efficiently retrieve and disseminate knowledge to library users.
Ppt evaluation of information retrieval systemsilambu111
The document discusses the evaluation of information retrieval systems. Evaluation is defined as systematically determining a subject's merit using a set of standards. The main purposes of evaluation are to compare the performance of different systems, assess how well systems meet their goals, and identify ways to improve effectiveness. Evaluation can consider managerial or user viewpoints. Common criteria include recall, precision, fallout, generality, effectiveness, efficiency, usability, satisfaction, and cost. Recall measures the proportion of relevant documents retrieved while precision measures the proportion of retrieved documents that are relevant. Evaluation helps identify ways to improve information retrieval system performance.
The document discusses key concepts related to information retrieval including data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. It defines information retrieval as the tracing and recovery of specific information from stored data through searching. The main aspects of the information retrieval process are described as querying a collection to retrieve relevant objects that may partially match the query. Precision and recall are discussed as important measures for information retrieval systems.
Indexing language concept types and characteristicsDr. Utpal Das
This document discusses subject indexing languages. It defines subject indexing language as a set of controlled vocabulary terms and their relationships that are used to describe the concepts in documents. There are three main types of indexing languages: natural language, which uses terms directly from the document; controlled vocabulary, which uses standardized terms from an authority list; and free indexing language, which uses any terms. The key aspects of subject indexing languages are that they allow concepts from documents to be represented in a structured way to facilitate information retrieval.
This topic was presented at a "Workshop On Best Practices in Library: Digital Library" Organised by Rabindra Library, Assam University, Silchar on November 29, 2013
The document discusses information retrieval, which involves obtaining information resources relevant to an information need from a collection. The information retrieval process begins when a user submits a query. The system matches queries to database information, ranks objects based on relevance, and returns top results to the user. The process involves document acquisition and representation, user problem representation as queries, and searching/retrieval through matching and result retrieval.
This document describes the Uniterm Indexing System, developed by Mortimer Taube in 1953. It is a simple post-coordinate indexing system where index entries are created for each unit term identified by the indexer. A card is prepared for each term with the term at the top and the document number written in one of the 10 columns based on the right-most digit. This allows for easy retrieval by a searcher picking up all relevant cards and identifying common document numbers across cards.
The Open Archives Initiative (OAI) is a framework that deals with interoperability standards for digital resources by defining a protocol called OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting). OAI-PMH allows metadata to be harvested from data providers and aggregated by service providers to provide cross-repository searching. It uses HTTP and XML to make repositories and their metadata interoperable. Many digital repositories and libraries use OAI-PMH to make their metadata openly available and searchable across systems.
This document discusses different modes of subject formation in library science, as proposed by Ranganathan in the 1950s. It outlines seven modes of subject formation - loose assemblage, lamination, dissection, fusion, distillation, agglomeration, and cluster. These modes represent systematic relationships that guide how ideas are organized into subjects. Understanding these formation modes helps classify subjects in documents to efficiently retrieve and disseminate knowledge to library users.
Ppt evaluation of information retrieval systemsilambu111
The document discusses the evaluation of information retrieval systems. Evaluation is defined as systematically determining a subject's merit using a set of standards. The main purposes of evaluation are to compare the performance of different systems, assess how well systems meet their goals, and identify ways to improve effectiveness. Evaluation can consider managerial or user viewpoints. Common criteria include recall, precision, fallout, generality, effectiveness, efficiency, usability, satisfaction, and cost. Recall measures the proportion of relevant documents retrieved while precision measures the proportion of retrieved documents that are relevant. Evaluation helps identify ways to improve information retrieval system performance.
The document discusses key concepts related to information retrieval including data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. It defines information retrieval as the tracing and recovery of specific information from stored data through searching. The main aspects of the information retrieval process are described as querying a collection to retrieve relevant objects that may partially match the query. Precision and recall are discussed as important measures for information retrieval systems.
Indexing language concept types and characteristicsDr. Utpal Das
This document discusses subject indexing languages. It defines subject indexing language as a set of controlled vocabulary terms and their relationships that are used to describe the concepts in documents. There are three main types of indexing languages: natural language, which uses terms directly from the document; controlled vocabulary, which uses standardized terms from an authority list; and free indexing language, which uses any terms. The key aspects of subject indexing languages are that they allow concepts from documents to be represented in a structured way to facilitate information retrieval.
This topic was presented at a "Workshop On Best Practices in Library: Digital Library" Organised by Rabindra Library, Assam University, Silchar on November 29, 2013
This document discusses the basics of subject indexing in libraries. It defines subject indexing as providing subject access to microdocuments like journal articles and research reports by assigning appropriate subject terms. The key points covered are:
- Subject indexing allows users to identify documents on a given subject and find related documents.
- Indexes are helpful for retrieving information from both print and digital collections. They provide subject access through assigned terms.
- Effective subject indexing requires identifying the main concepts in a document and re-expressing them as index terms so the document and terms express the same concepts.
- Principles of indexing include using terminology familiar to users and bringing related documents together under consistent, unambiguous headings. Specificity and exhaustivity must
This document provides an overview of metadata standards, including their purpose and types. It describes the MARC 21 and Dublin Core metadata standards in detail. MARC 21 is the predominant bibliographic standard, with formats for bibliographic data, holdings, and authority data. It exists in both MARC 21 and MARCXML syntaxes. Dublin Core is a simpler standard for resource discovery with 15 basic elements. It includes both simple and qualified versions with controlled vocabularies. The document lists several metadata standards and development organizations.
The document discusses interoperability in digital libraries. It describes how digital libraries aim to support interoperability at three levels: data gathering, harvesting, and federation. It also discusses protocols used for interoperability such as OAI-PMH, DCMES, and LDAP. OAI-PMH allows harvesting of metadata using the OAI-PMH protocol, while DCMES defines a set of 15 elements for resource description. LDAP enables locating resources on a network.
Information storage and retrieval PPT.pdfSURAJDHIKAR1
Suraj Motiram Dhikar presented on Information Storage and Retrieval at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The presentation defined information retrieval as the process of locating and selecting relevant data from stored information. It discussed the need for information retrieval to search for documents, information, or answers to questions. Traditional information retrieval techniques included catalogs, indexes, abstracts, and bibliographies, while modern techniques utilize semi-automatic and automatic systems like computers, CD-ROMs, and the internet. The main objective of information retrieval systems is to provide the right information to the right user at the right time.
This document provides an overview of an information retrieval system (IRS). It defines IRS as obtaining relevant information from a collection to meet a user's need. The IRS has three main components: a document subsystem for acquiring, representing and organizing data; a user subsystem for representing queries; and a search/retrieval subsystem for matching queries to documents. It describes the basic concepts like how a user enters a query that is scored and ranked to return relevant results, which can be iterated. The objectives are to highlight probabilistic models and establish relationships between popular techniques. The functions are to analyze information sources and queries to match and retrieve relevant items. [/SUMMARY]
DESIDOC is the central scientific information and documentation center of DRDO. It was established in 1958 as the Scientific Information Bureau and collects, processes, and disseminates technical information to DRDO scientists. DESIDOC maintains the Defence Science Library, publishes various journals and newsletters, provides training programs, and carries out other scientific information services like database development and publishing DRDO works.
Ontology and Ontology Libraries: a Critical StudyDebashisnaskar
The concept of digital library revolutionized its popularity with the development of networking technology. Digital library stores various kind of documents in digitized format that enables user smooth access to these documents at subsidized costs. In the recent past, a similar concept i.e., ontology library has gained popularity among the communities like semantic web, artificial intelligence, information science, philosophy, linguistics, and so forth.
The document discusses the components and design of information storage and retrieval systems (ISRS). It describes ISRS as having three main components: the user interface, knowledge base, and search agent. The user interface allows users to input queries and view results, and should be intuitive. The knowledge base stores the information to be retrieved in a database. And the search agent acts to translate user queries and match them to the knowledge base to retrieve relevant information. The document provides details on each of these components and discusses best practices for designing an effective ISRS.
A presentation on select international digital library initiatives by Rupesh Kumar A, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Karnataka, India.
Functions of information retrival system(1)silambu111
The document discusses information retrieval systems. It defines information retrieval as the process of searching collections of documents to identify those dealing with a particular subject. Information retrieval systems aim to facilitate literature searching. They involve representing, storing, organizing, and providing access to information items so that users can easily find information of interest. Information retrieval draws from multiple disciplines and involves subsystems for documents, users, and searching/matching.
The document summarizes the UNISIST model, which was proposed by the United Nations in 1971 to promote an international information system covering science and technology. UNISIST aims to establish a loosely connected network of information services through voluntary cooperation and help developing countries build scientific information infrastructure. It conceptualizes the flow of information between knowledge producers, intermediaries like libraries and publishers, and knowledge users.
Document delivery services (DDS) supply documents to users on demand in print or electronic form. Traditionally, DDS involved lending documents from libraries' collections, but technology now allows electronic delivery of scanned or full-text documents over long distances. Many stakeholders participate in DDS, including database producers, publishers, aggregators, and open archives. Library cooperation and networking help meet increasing demands for access to documents.
A presentation on Digital Preservation by Rupesh Kumar A, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India.
Information consolidation involves combining relevant documents into a coherent whole to provide concise yet reliable information to user groups. Information analysis is the systematic examination of data to understand relationships and provide insights for decision making. It involves functions like abstracting and indexing. Information repackaging is the process of reformatting information into a new presentation, such as translating documents or converting books to e-books, to enhance user understanding and retrieval of information.
Relationship of information science with library scienceSadaf Batool
Relationship of information science with library science
Presentation by Sadaf Batool
MPhil 1st semester
Table of contents
1. Definition of information science
2. Definition of library science
3. Primary history of library
4. Primary history of information
5. Progress of library science as (Library and information science)
6. IS &LS concerned task
7. Relationship of Information science with library science
8. According to S.R Nathan’s five laws
9. Difference of Information science &Library science
10. Conclusion
11. References
Definition of information science
Information science is that discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing information for optimum accessibility and usability.
It primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.
This includes the investigation of information representations in both natural and artificial systems, the use of codes for efficient message transmission, and the study of information processing devices and techniques such as computers and their programming systems.
It is an interdisciplinary science derived from and related to such fields as mathematics, logic, linguistics, psychology, computer technology, operations research, the graphic arts, communications, library science, management, and other similar fields. It has both a pure science component, which inquiries into the subject without regard to its application, and an applied science component, which develops services and products." (Borko, 1968, p.3The study of – the use of information, – its sources and development; – usually taken to refer to the role of scientific, industrial and specialized libraries and information units – in the handling and – dissemination of information. (Prytherch, 2005)
The systematic study and analysis of the – sources, – development, – collection, – organization, – dissemination, – evaluation, – use, and – management of information in all its forms, including the channels (formal and informal) and technology used in its communication. – –(Reitz, 2004) Definition of library science
The study of principles and practices of library care, and organization and administration of a library, and of its technical, informational, and reference services.
Library science as “a generic term for the study of libraries and information units, the role they play in society, their various component routines and processes, and their history and future development. (Harrods ‘Librarian’s Glossary)
Collection of reading material, its processing, organization and dissemination started with the advent of library. The knowledge and its implementation in respect of library may therefore be called library science.
The professional kn
This document provides an introduction to indexing, covering some basic concepts. It defines key terms related to information systems, information retrieval, and indexing. These include defining an information system, information retrieval, information retrieval system, collection, document, index, index heading, index subheading, indexing, indexing system, index entry, qualifier, and scope note. It also discusses the general purposes and types of indexes, including author indexes, alphabetical subject indexes, and classified indexes. Finally, it outlines different levels of indexing from word and name indexes to book, periodical, and computer-based indexes.
The document discusses the United Nations International Scientific Information System (UNISIST). It provides a history of UNISIST, describing how it was established through cooperation between UNESCO and ICSU to study the feasibility of a world science information system. The key aims and objectives of UNISIST are to coordinate trends toward cooperation in scientific information, act as a catalyst for necessary development, and facilitate access to world information resources through the establishment of standards and an interconnected network. UNISIST seeks to improve tools for system intercommunication and strengthen components of the information transfer chain.
Automation is the use of machines, control systems, and information technologies to optimize productivity and minimize human intervention. Library automation applies these principles to libraries by using technology to automate processes like collection, processing, storage, and retrieval of information. This frees up librarians and staff to focus on more meaningful tasks. The need for library automation stems from issues like information explosion, the rise of different formats and user needs, and limitations of libraries in terms of time, space, and human resources.
Chain indexing is a method of subject indexing developed by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. It involves classifying documents using a preferred classification scheme and representing the class number as a chain of links moving from general to specific subjects. Specific subject headings and related references are then derived from analyzing the chain of links. The headings and references are alphabetically arranged to complete the chain indexing process.
National social science documentation centre (nassdoc )GordonAmidu
NASSDOC was established in 1969 as a branch of the Indian Council of Social Science Research to provide library and information support services to social science researchers. It assists libraries of ICSSR research institutes, provides study grants to PhD candidates, and offers financial aid for documentation projects. NASSDOC also provides consultation services, reference services, literature searches, and document delivery to researchers.
This document provides an overview of an Information Retrieval Techniques course. It discusses the objectives of understanding IR basics, text classification, search engines, and recommender systems. The syllabus covers what information is, types of information, retrieval, how IR differs from data retrieval, components of an IR system including document, user and search subsystems, and early developments in the field of IR. It also discusses the software architecture of a traditional IR system including processes like document gathering, indexing, searching, and document management.
Library science applies various tools and perspectives from fields like management and information technology to the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources. It also covers how people interact with and are trained to use information. Key areas studied include collection management, information systems, research methods, and preservation. Library science is constantly evolving to incorporate new topics. Classification systems are used to organize library collections to facilitate subject access and the physical location of resources.
This document discusses the basics of subject indexing in libraries. It defines subject indexing as providing subject access to microdocuments like journal articles and research reports by assigning appropriate subject terms. The key points covered are:
- Subject indexing allows users to identify documents on a given subject and find related documents.
- Indexes are helpful for retrieving information from both print and digital collections. They provide subject access through assigned terms.
- Effective subject indexing requires identifying the main concepts in a document and re-expressing them as index terms so the document and terms express the same concepts.
- Principles of indexing include using terminology familiar to users and bringing related documents together under consistent, unambiguous headings. Specificity and exhaustivity must
This document provides an overview of metadata standards, including their purpose and types. It describes the MARC 21 and Dublin Core metadata standards in detail. MARC 21 is the predominant bibliographic standard, with formats for bibliographic data, holdings, and authority data. It exists in both MARC 21 and MARCXML syntaxes. Dublin Core is a simpler standard for resource discovery with 15 basic elements. It includes both simple and qualified versions with controlled vocabularies. The document lists several metadata standards and development organizations.
The document discusses interoperability in digital libraries. It describes how digital libraries aim to support interoperability at three levels: data gathering, harvesting, and federation. It also discusses protocols used for interoperability such as OAI-PMH, DCMES, and LDAP. OAI-PMH allows harvesting of metadata using the OAI-PMH protocol, while DCMES defines a set of 15 elements for resource description. LDAP enables locating resources on a network.
Information storage and retrieval PPT.pdfSURAJDHIKAR1
Suraj Motiram Dhikar presented on Information Storage and Retrieval at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The presentation defined information retrieval as the process of locating and selecting relevant data from stored information. It discussed the need for information retrieval to search for documents, information, or answers to questions. Traditional information retrieval techniques included catalogs, indexes, abstracts, and bibliographies, while modern techniques utilize semi-automatic and automatic systems like computers, CD-ROMs, and the internet. The main objective of information retrieval systems is to provide the right information to the right user at the right time.
This document provides an overview of an information retrieval system (IRS). It defines IRS as obtaining relevant information from a collection to meet a user's need. The IRS has three main components: a document subsystem for acquiring, representing and organizing data; a user subsystem for representing queries; and a search/retrieval subsystem for matching queries to documents. It describes the basic concepts like how a user enters a query that is scored and ranked to return relevant results, which can be iterated. The objectives are to highlight probabilistic models and establish relationships between popular techniques. The functions are to analyze information sources and queries to match and retrieve relevant items. [/SUMMARY]
DESIDOC is the central scientific information and documentation center of DRDO. It was established in 1958 as the Scientific Information Bureau and collects, processes, and disseminates technical information to DRDO scientists. DESIDOC maintains the Defence Science Library, publishes various journals and newsletters, provides training programs, and carries out other scientific information services like database development and publishing DRDO works.
Ontology and Ontology Libraries: a Critical StudyDebashisnaskar
The concept of digital library revolutionized its popularity with the development of networking technology. Digital library stores various kind of documents in digitized format that enables user smooth access to these documents at subsidized costs. In the recent past, a similar concept i.e., ontology library has gained popularity among the communities like semantic web, artificial intelligence, information science, philosophy, linguistics, and so forth.
The document discusses the components and design of information storage and retrieval systems (ISRS). It describes ISRS as having three main components: the user interface, knowledge base, and search agent. The user interface allows users to input queries and view results, and should be intuitive. The knowledge base stores the information to be retrieved in a database. And the search agent acts to translate user queries and match them to the knowledge base to retrieve relevant information. The document provides details on each of these components and discusses best practices for designing an effective ISRS.
A presentation on select international digital library initiatives by Rupesh Kumar A, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Karnataka, India.
Functions of information retrival system(1)silambu111
The document discusses information retrieval systems. It defines information retrieval as the process of searching collections of documents to identify those dealing with a particular subject. Information retrieval systems aim to facilitate literature searching. They involve representing, storing, organizing, and providing access to information items so that users can easily find information of interest. Information retrieval draws from multiple disciplines and involves subsystems for documents, users, and searching/matching.
The document summarizes the UNISIST model, which was proposed by the United Nations in 1971 to promote an international information system covering science and technology. UNISIST aims to establish a loosely connected network of information services through voluntary cooperation and help developing countries build scientific information infrastructure. It conceptualizes the flow of information between knowledge producers, intermediaries like libraries and publishers, and knowledge users.
Document delivery services (DDS) supply documents to users on demand in print or electronic form. Traditionally, DDS involved lending documents from libraries' collections, but technology now allows electronic delivery of scanned or full-text documents over long distances. Many stakeholders participate in DDS, including database producers, publishers, aggregators, and open archives. Library cooperation and networking help meet increasing demands for access to documents.
A presentation on Digital Preservation by Rupesh Kumar A, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India.
Information consolidation involves combining relevant documents into a coherent whole to provide concise yet reliable information to user groups. Information analysis is the systematic examination of data to understand relationships and provide insights for decision making. It involves functions like abstracting and indexing. Information repackaging is the process of reformatting information into a new presentation, such as translating documents or converting books to e-books, to enhance user understanding and retrieval of information.
Relationship of information science with library scienceSadaf Batool
Relationship of information science with library science
Presentation by Sadaf Batool
MPhil 1st semester
Table of contents
1. Definition of information science
2. Definition of library science
3. Primary history of library
4. Primary history of information
5. Progress of library science as (Library and information science)
6. IS &LS concerned task
7. Relationship of Information science with library science
8. According to S.R Nathan’s five laws
9. Difference of Information science &Library science
10. Conclusion
11. References
Definition of information science
Information science is that discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of information, the forces governing the flow of information, and the means of processing information for optimum accessibility and usability.
It primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information.
This includes the investigation of information representations in both natural and artificial systems, the use of codes for efficient message transmission, and the study of information processing devices and techniques such as computers and their programming systems.
It is an interdisciplinary science derived from and related to such fields as mathematics, logic, linguistics, psychology, computer technology, operations research, the graphic arts, communications, library science, management, and other similar fields. It has both a pure science component, which inquiries into the subject without regard to its application, and an applied science component, which develops services and products." (Borko, 1968, p.3The study of – the use of information, – its sources and development; – usually taken to refer to the role of scientific, industrial and specialized libraries and information units – in the handling and – dissemination of information. (Prytherch, 2005)
The systematic study and analysis of the – sources, – development, – collection, – organization, – dissemination, – evaluation, – use, and – management of information in all its forms, including the channels (formal and informal) and technology used in its communication. – –(Reitz, 2004) Definition of library science
The study of principles and practices of library care, and organization and administration of a library, and of its technical, informational, and reference services.
Library science as “a generic term for the study of libraries and information units, the role they play in society, their various component routines and processes, and their history and future development. (Harrods ‘Librarian’s Glossary)
Collection of reading material, its processing, organization and dissemination started with the advent of library. The knowledge and its implementation in respect of library may therefore be called library science.
The professional kn
This document provides an introduction to indexing, covering some basic concepts. It defines key terms related to information systems, information retrieval, and indexing. These include defining an information system, information retrieval, information retrieval system, collection, document, index, index heading, index subheading, indexing, indexing system, index entry, qualifier, and scope note. It also discusses the general purposes and types of indexes, including author indexes, alphabetical subject indexes, and classified indexes. Finally, it outlines different levels of indexing from word and name indexes to book, periodical, and computer-based indexes.
The document discusses the United Nations International Scientific Information System (UNISIST). It provides a history of UNISIST, describing how it was established through cooperation between UNESCO and ICSU to study the feasibility of a world science information system. The key aims and objectives of UNISIST are to coordinate trends toward cooperation in scientific information, act as a catalyst for necessary development, and facilitate access to world information resources through the establishment of standards and an interconnected network. UNISIST seeks to improve tools for system intercommunication and strengthen components of the information transfer chain.
Automation is the use of machines, control systems, and information technologies to optimize productivity and minimize human intervention. Library automation applies these principles to libraries by using technology to automate processes like collection, processing, storage, and retrieval of information. This frees up librarians and staff to focus on more meaningful tasks. The need for library automation stems from issues like information explosion, the rise of different formats and user needs, and limitations of libraries in terms of time, space, and human resources.
Chain indexing is a method of subject indexing developed by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. It involves classifying documents using a preferred classification scheme and representing the class number as a chain of links moving from general to specific subjects. Specific subject headings and related references are then derived from analyzing the chain of links. The headings and references are alphabetically arranged to complete the chain indexing process.
National social science documentation centre (nassdoc )GordonAmidu
NASSDOC was established in 1969 as a branch of the Indian Council of Social Science Research to provide library and information support services to social science researchers. It assists libraries of ICSSR research institutes, provides study grants to PhD candidates, and offers financial aid for documentation projects. NASSDOC also provides consultation services, reference services, literature searches, and document delivery to researchers.
This document provides an overview of an Information Retrieval Techniques course. It discusses the objectives of understanding IR basics, text classification, search engines, and recommender systems. The syllabus covers what information is, types of information, retrieval, how IR differs from data retrieval, components of an IR system including document, user and search subsystems, and early developments in the field of IR. It also discusses the software architecture of a traditional IR system including processes like document gathering, indexing, searching, and document management.
Library science applies various tools and perspectives from fields like management and information technology to the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources. It also covers how people interact with and are trained to use information. Key areas studied include collection management, information systems, research methods, and preservation. Library science is constantly evolving to incorporate new topics. Classification systems are used to organize library collections to facilitate subject access and the physical location of resources.
ICPSR Data Services at Kenyon College - David Thomasjoemmurphy
The document discusses a presentation about using data from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). It provides an overview of ICPSR, including its history as one of the oldest social science data archives, current holdings of over 8,200 studies and 68,700 datasets, and membership of over 735 institutions worldwide. The presentation demonstrates how to search ICPSR's database to find relevant datasets, download data, and conduct basic analysis using the online tools. Attendees are encouraged to explore ICPSR's website and resources for additional information and support.
This document provides an overview of information retrieval (IR). It discusses how IR deals with representing, storing, organizing, and accessing information items like documents. The history of IR is summarized, noting that the term was coined in 1950 but gained popularity in 1961 with the introduction of computers for information handling. Key aspects of IR systems in libraries are outlined, including indexing documents, searching for information, and achieving a successful match between a user's request and relevant documents. The major functions and characteristics of IR systems are also summarized briefly.
Information Retrieval Methods in Libraries and Information CentersEdeama Onwuchekwa
The document discusses various information retrieval methods used in libraries and information centers. It describes traditional methods like cataloguing, classification, indexing, and abstracting. It also discusses newer methods like metadata and online public catalogs. The goal of these various methods is to facilitate the storage and retrieval of information to meet users' needs.
The document provides an overview of the library services available to support research for historians. It outlines a 4 step process for conducting effective research: 1) plan and prepare keywords for literature searching, 2) use the library search tools and subject resources to find information, 3) adapt searches as needed, and 4) manage references and generate bibliographies. It then walks through each step, explaining how to develop search strategies, select appropriate information sources, perform searches, evaluate results, and organize references for writing. Contact information is provided for any questions.
The document provides an overview of resources and services available at an academic library to enhance research. It discusses the library's mission to provide an A-Z guide of information options through tutorials covering basic skills like developing search strategies, managing references, and accessing advanced topics like text/data mining. The document then details the library layout, services, and catalog, as well as guidance on navigating the Dewey decimal system and utilizing various publication formats and databases to broaden search options. The goal is to help both novice and experienced researchers maximize their use of the vast information available.
Information retrieval 1 introduction to irVaibhav Khanna
Information retrieval (IR) is the activity of obtaining information system resources that are relevant to an information need from a collection of those resources. Searches can be based on full-text or other content-based indexing
Digital libraries are collections of documents available electronically over the internet or CD-ROM. This document discusses digital libraries, their components and applications. It summarizes three research papers on digital libraries: 1) A new framework for building digital library collections that redesigns the Greenstone digital library system. 2) Rich interactions in digital libraries that aims to increase interaction between users and information. 3) Comprehensive personalized information access in an educational digital library that utilizes techniques like information retrieval, filtering, browsing and visualization.
INFORMATION SKILLS: NAVIGATING RESEARCH IN LIBRARYChris Okiki
This document provides information and guidance about navigating research in library facilities. It discusses developing information literacy skills like improving discovery of resources, teaching information literacy courses, and deepening faculty collaboration. The document also addresses shifts in the library profession toward more of a focus on services, people, and enabling users rather than just products, facilities, and mediation. It provides examples of free online resources like Khan Academy and Omeka that libraries can offer. Finally, it offers tips for effective search strategies when using databases and electronic sources, including defining information needs, choosing appropriate sources, and using techniques like keyword searching, limiters, and Boolean operators.
This document summarizes a seminar on information literacy for computer science students presented by Maletta Payne, an emerging technologies librarian. The seminar covered how to access and search the library's databases and e-book collections, database search strategies, interlibrary loan services, and contacting the librarian for research help. Key computer science databases were listed and searching tips including using boolean operators and subject headings were provided.
This document discusses the organization of information in libraries and online. It notes that libraries have developed classification systems like the Library of Congress system to organize print materials by subject and location. While some information is now available online through library databases, publishers each use their own interfaces and not all content is digitized. Search engines rely on algorithms to surface web results, while libraries require effective use of keywords and related terms to search categorized subject headings and retrieve relevant results. Developing comprehensive keyword lists that include synonyms is important for successful research.
The document discusses how libraries provide access to publisher content through various systems like the library catalog, OpenURL link resolver, and discovery service. Publisher-provided metadata is key to enabling access in these systems. Metadata is distributed from publishers to libraries and other sources. Any system that supports OpenURL can potentially link users to publisher content, not just the library catalog. Ensuring accurate metadata is important for proper functioning of these access systems.
This document discusses various topics related to digital humanities and academic research, including:
- Information discovery through resources like databases, e-books, interlibrary loans, and data management plans.
- Conducting searches using tools like Multisearch, limiting searches, and citing sources.
- The differences between Google and Google Scholar and how each searches scholarly literature.
- Details on resources like archives, reading lists, JSTOR, and accessing materials through interlibrary loans or external libraries.
- The relationship between information needs, research questions, and research design, whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
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2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Information: DATA, FACTS (Synonyms)
• the communication or reception of knowledge or intelligence
• knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
Retrieval
• To get and bring back, especially : to recover from storage.
• Refers to searching through stored information to find information relevant
to the task at hand.
System
• a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done
• an organized scheme or method.
3. Information Retrieval (IR)
• Coined by Calvin Mooers in 1950, gained popularity from 1961 onwards.
• Used to mean retrieval of bibliographic information from stored document
databases
4. Information Retrieval System
• Document retrieval system, Information storage and retrieval, information
organization and retrieval, information processing and retrieval, text retrieval,
information representation and retrieval, and information access.
• Early IRS were designed to retrieve an entire document (a book, an
article, etc..) in response to a search request.
• Modern IRS deals with storage, organization and access to text, as well
as the multimedia information resources.
5. “
”
What is the role of the USER?
FORMULATE QUERY/ SEARCH REQUEST
9. “
”
What is the Role of the LIBRARIAN?
Assist in meeting the demands of required information of a USER
• Obtaining and providing information resources relevant to an information need from a
collection of information resources;
• The principal function of any library is to make available to the users, the information they need.
To fulfill this, the information which is stored in the library must be retrieved from the library
database;
• Thus the librarians perform the long process of organized data input to come up with the
information made available for the user.
10. LIBRARIES
• Were among the first institutions to adopt IR
Systems for retrieving information
11. Information Retrieval System (IRS)
1. How to store information
• Data storage is the recording (storing)
of information (data) in
a storage medium. Handwriting,
phonographic recording, magnetic tape,
and optical discs are all examples
of storage media.
• Online digital storage system allows you to
search for the document in a number of
different ways, making files easier to find.
Dropbox, Cloud, by storing online thru
third party via internet.
2. How to retrieve information
• Matching words in the query against the
database index (keyword searching)
• Traversing the database using hypertext or
hypermedia links.
• Internet search engines, combine natural
language, hyperlinks, and keyword searching.
• Techniques that seek higher levels of retrieval
precision are studied by researchers involved
with artificial intelligence.
Two Basic Aspects:
12. Functions of IR
1. Identify the sources of information
2. Analyze the contents of sources
3. Represent the contents of the analyzed sources
4. Match the search statement
5. Retrieve the information that is relevant
6. Make necessary adjustments in the system based on feedback from the
users
13. IR System is a set of rules and procedures, for
performing some or all of the following operations:
1. Indexing (or constructing of representations of documents);
2. Search formulation (or constructing of representations of information
needs);
3. Searching (or matching representations of documents against representations
of needs); and
4. Index language construction (or generation of rules of representation)
14. IR in the Library
• A set of records (surrogates) of the content of the library
Catalogues
Bibliographies
Indexes
Abstracts
15. “
”
What is the importance of catalogues and bibliographic
tools in the libraries?
The library catalogue is a tool which indicates the availability and location of library
documents. Catalogue does not provide information contained in the documents like articles in
a periodical. This information is provided by indexes, bibliographic abstracts and similar
bibliographic tools in the library.
16. Kinds of IRS
In-House
• Are set-up by a particular library or
information centre to serve mainly
the local community
Ex.
OPACs
Online
• It is a global system for retrieving
information from many online
databases very rapidly.
Ex.
Online databases
Digital libraries
Web search engines
19. ONLINE CATALOGUEGo to library.patts.edu.ph
How to Perform Basic Search
To do a Simple Search, you enter a word or multiple
words in the search box. The Simple Search is a key-
word search; the system will retrieve results that
include the search term(s) at any field in the record.
You can also search by Title, Author, Subject, ISBN,
Series and Call Number.
Koha provides online facility to search the
bibliographic databases extensively. While making a search, it
is possible to see the complete bibliographic information of a
specific title including the status of each copy indicating
whether it is “Available”, or “Not for Loan” or “Checked out”
etc. Online searches can be made on various Koha databases,
like Books, Journals, Thesis, CD-ROM.
22. “
”
What is the Role of the CATALOGER?
ENCODER OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM
Responsible for managing the catalog of materials at a library. Inputs data
about materials into electronic catalog to ensure users can locate books, serials,
films, or other documents. Prepares bibliographic and item records for
monographs, journals and other library material. They are using different
schemes in cataloging.
23. Dewey’s Classification Scheme
• Introduced by Melvin Dewey
• Detailed subject specification
• Served two purposes:
1. Arrangement of books on shelves
2. Arrangement of entries in catalogues and bibliographies
24. Subject approach to Information
• The method of seeking information where users often approach information
sources with a query that requires an answer or they seek information or
documents on a specific topics.
25. Two Chief Methods:
Alphabetical subject approach
items are first group under the subject and
then arranged according to alphabetical
order so that specific subjects can be
retrieved easily
Display of subject relationships
Deal with the way words and phrases of a
sentence are arranged to show how they relate to
each other.
• Syntactic relationships
(e.g.) Fashion of schools – “school
outfits/uniform”; Schools of Fashion –
“Schools that offer Fashion courses”.
• Semantic relationships
Deals with the meanings of words, though they are
identical in sound and spelling.
(e.g.) kid (young person) ; kid (young goat)
26. Basic components in a generalized computer-based IRS
Database
(Information
Generator)
Information
seeker
(User)
Retrieval techniques, tools, models
and process which attempt to
bridge the gap between the
searcher and the database
27. Summary:
• Is the process in which the user obtained the
answer to the query placed, at the right place and
at the right time.
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