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This article describe the use of index languages for information retrieval. The author places controlled languages in the context of a global model of information retrieval and compares their strengths and weaknesses to those systems using free vocabulary. The issues of pre- and post-coordination are examined with respect to their efficiency. The issue of controlled vocabulary, namely in the form of ontology, for automatic retrieval and the interoperational semantics of systems is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the results of a survey of the data base searching abilities of first-year education students. The methodology used was two-fold: a qualitative approach based on the direct observation of the students and a quantitative approach using a questionnaire. A total of 24 students participated in this project. The results indicate that the students experienced difficulties in the first stage of the research process, namely the definition of the information need. Therefore, it becomes apparent to improve their ability to define the topic to be researched. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article outlines several research possibilities regarding the development of retrieval methods for bibliographic records in Chinese. Past research has underscored the successes and limits of retrieval based on Romanized Chinese data (Pinyin). It would appear that a significant proportion of users do not obtain satisfactory results when searching in Pinyin. In order to provide these users with better retrieval methods, it is essential to explore other options that can be integrated to the bibliographic data bases in a North American context, where the documents in Chinese usually make up a small portion of the collections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on datajournalism and discusses datajournalists who use Internet data to get information. Topics include the growth in datajournalism as a result of open data and open journalism, the Internet as a source, receptacle, and information disseminator, collective consciousness, and the role of datajournalists in providing fair public information.

The article presents a reflection on the dialectical relation between the fields of books and documents and the technology of the mind that is called index. Topics discussed include an overview of the history of book indexing up until the creation of the Internet, the role of the Internet search engine Google in the work of librarians, and the confusion of the index with the library.

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This commentary purports to summarise the recent literature regarding virtual reference and developments such as those presented at the Virtual Reference Desk 2002 conference organised last November by the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). The principal stakeholders in the field are presented along with the recent technological advances. The author concludes with a brief discussion of the public role of this type of reference service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the conference that was held on May 13, 2008, at the library Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, France, and whose theme was the preservation of engravings in library catalogs. Among the subjects discussed were the creation of a digital database only dedicated to iconographic documents, an overview of existing specific databases, and the necessity of a specific indexing strategy for these kinds of documents.

The article offers information on the Répertoire international de littérature musicale (RILM). RILM is engaged in abstracting, editing and indexing current and retrospective music publishing to improve online search. The organization develops interactive online thesaurus, index browse, data storage of Unicode and expansion of classification system. It publishes non-English abstracts without editorial revision for online vocabulary search as well as develops new website for primary users.

This article describes a day devoted to studying documentation methods and languages organized by the ADBS (Association des professionels de l'information et de la documentation) September 20, 2007. Topics discussed included the use of search engines in research as well as new vocabulary that has evolved among researchers.

This article contains French abstracts for the articles in this issue discussing online search engines, electronic books, and the digitization of doctorate dissertations.

The article focuses on partnerships between librarians, teachers, and publishers. The author discusses how these three groups can contribute to the promotion of reading by children. The article discusses the characteristics of a good children's book and the process by which books are chosen for the children's reading room. The challenges that librarians face in evaluating books for acquisition is discussed. Finally, librarian and publisher adaptation to evolving Internet resources and online databases is covered.

Presents information on French government's plan to launch its new Web search engine named Quaero. Creation of a Web site to explain things related to Quaero to public; Collaboration with the German government for the launch of Quaero; Uncertainty shown by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the success of this project.