LIS 4132 Indexing and Abstracting

Libraries and information centres function to provide access to information and knowledge

• disagree
• not sure
• almost
• agree

An index is a systematic arrangement of entries designed to enable users locate ……. in a document

• information
• wisdom
• tools
• b and c

Which of the statement is correct of Indexes creation

• Indexes are usually created form law book
• Indexes are primary publications for professor
• Indexes are introduction to reference materials
• Indexes are usually created from the text of primary publications which introduce the objective to the user or reader

Indexes and absract are example of …... Sources of information

• tertiary
• secondary
• primary
• a and b

Abstracting and Indexing started in the early part of the 19th century to assist the researcher keep abreast of increasing current developments in his field of interest which may be difficult to achieve as a result of information …..

• ICT
• pollution
• explosion
• a and d

Some Requisites of a Good Indexer include the following except ….

• Subject knowledge and experience
• Concentration or orderly mind
• passion for accuracy
• poor reader

What is an abstract

• an abstract as a complete citation, condensation and summary of ssential facts of theories and opinions presented in an article or book
• Abstracts are formal summaries of legal work
• they are the same thing as index
• abstractors work with financial analist

The purpose of an Abstract include all except …..

• It helps readers decide if they should read an entire article
• It helps readers and researchers remember key findings on a topic
• it time consuming
• Abstracts allow to review technical work without becoming monotonous it aves time

The following are the major types of abstracts except ……

• Slanted abstract/mini Abstract
• CAS
• Descriptive/Indicative abstract
• informative /critical abstract

A typical abstract entry consists of the following element except …..

• Bibliographical specification of the document
• Names of author (s)
• Title of the document including subtitlesif any
• Bibliographical compilation of LC