Library Research Models: A Guide to Classification, Cataloging, and Computers

Mann Examines The Several Alternative Mental Models People Use To Approach The Task Of Research, And Demonstrates New, More Effective Ways Of Finding Information. Importance Of Models In Concealing Or Revealing Search Options -- Specific Subject Or Discipline Model -- Traditional Library Science Model Pt. 1 : Classification Scheme -- Traditional Library Science Model Pt. 2 : Vocabulary-controlled Catalog -- Traditional Library Science Model Pt. 3 : Published Bibliographies And Indexes -- Type-of-literature Model -- Actual-practice Model -- Principle Of Least Effort -- Computer Workstation Model Pt. 1 : The Prospect -- Computer Workstation Model Pt. 2 : Qualifications -- Methods-of-searching Model -- Implications Of The Methods-of-searching Model. Thomas Mann. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 221-242) And Index.