Document (#14071)

Author

Hodges, P.R.

Title

Keyword in title indexes : effectiveness of retrieval in computer searches

Source

Special libraries. 74(1983) no.1, S. 56-60

Year

1983

Abstract

A study was done to test the effectiveness of retrieval using title word searching. It was based on actual search profiles used in the Mechanized Information Center at Ohio State University, in order ro replicate as closely as possible actual searching conditions. Fewer than 50% of the relevant titles were retrieved by keywords in titles. The low rate of retrieval can be attributes to three sources: titles themselves, user and information specialist ignorance of the subject vocabulary in use, and to general language problems. Across fields it was found that the social sciences had the best retrieval rate, with science having the next best, and arts and humanities the lowest. Ways to enhance and supplement keyword in title searching on the computer and in printed indexes are discussed.

Theme

Retrievalstudien
Automatisches Indexieren

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