Research in indexing: more needed?

Some research into indexing methods is analysed, but it is suggested that much remains to be done. In particular, more needs to be known about user-reactions to indexes, including such matters as alphabetization and presentation of indexes. The British Standard on indexing (BS 3700:1988) makes a num...

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Published in:Indexer 1993-04, Vol.18 (3), p.147-151
Main Author: BAKEWELL, K. G. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Content analysis
Exact sciences and technology
Indexing
Indexing. Classification. Abstracting. Syntheses
Information and communication sciences
Information and document structure and analysis
Information processing and retrieval
Information science. Documentation
Sciences and techniques of general use
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Summary:Some research into indexing methods is analysed, but it is suggested that much remains to be done. In particular, more needs to be known about user-reactions to indexes, including such matters as alphabetization and presentation of indexes. The British Standard on indexing (BS 3700:1988) makes a number of the Society of Indexers is to conduct and promote research into indexing, and the Society should consider applying for funding to enable it to investigate user approaches and user needs.
ISSN:0019-4131
1756-0632
DOI:10.3828/indexer.1993.18.3.2