Introduction to modern information retrieval

The recently revised third edition of this highly regarded text blends traditional theories, techniques and tools with coverage of cutting-edge advancements and sophisticated new technologies in information retrieval (IR). Unique in its scope, author G.G. Chowdhury's exhaustive guide spans the whole spectrum of this rapidly expanding field, including: * database technology * bibliographic formats * cataloging and metadata * subject analysis and representation * automatic indexing and file organization * vocabulary control * abstracts and indexing * searching and retrieval models * user interfaces * evaluation of IR user needs * online database search services * multimedia IR * mark-up languages * web and intelligent IR * natural language processing systems * IR in digital libraries There is also a new, detailed chapter on citation indexing, along with insight on emerging trends in the field. Illustrated with many examples and extensively referenced, this is an indispensable tool for professionals and LIS students eager to broaden their skill sets and keep up with the latest developments in information storage and retrieval.

Basic concepts of information retrieval systems -- Database technology -- Bibliographic formats -- Cataloguing and metadata -- Subject analysis and representation -- Automatic indexing and file organization -- Vocabulary control -- Abstracts and abstracting -- Searching and retrieval -- Users of information retrieval -- User-centred models of information retrieval -- User interfaces -- Evaluation of information retrieval systems -- Evaluation experiments -- Online and CD-ROM information retrieval -- Multimedia information retrieval -- Hypertext and markup languages -- Web information retrieval -- Natural language processing and information retrieval -- Natural language processing applications in information retrieval -- Citation analysis and information retrieval -- Information retrieval in digital libraries -- Trends in information retrieval.