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Information Sources and Services Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 13: Indexing Services and Abstracting
(I&A) Periodicals

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

13.1 Definition of Indexing and Abstracting
13.2 Functions of Indexing and Abstracting Periodicals
13.3 Need and Purpose of I & A periodicals
13.4 Features of I & A Periodicals

13.5 Importance and Presentation
13.5.1 Importance
13.5.2 Presentation
13.6 Types of Indexing and Abstracting
13.6.1 Comprehensive Services
13.6.2 Citation Indexes

13.6.3 Current Contents
13.6.4 Coverage by Geographical Area
13.7 Uses of Indexing and Abstracting Periodicals
13.7.1 Services Available

13.7.2 Selection
13.7.3 Use
13.8 Summary
13.9 Keywords
13.10 Review Questions
13.11 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Define the concept of Indexing and Abstracting

Functions of Indexing and Abstracting Periodicals
Identify the need and Purpose of I & A periodicals
Explain the features of I & A periodicals
Identify the importance and Presentation

List the types of Indexing and Abstracting
Explain the uses of Indexing and Abstracting Periodicals

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