2002SpringQ5

Question #5
Access to information in the electronic environment can be problematic. The library profession has generally concluded that mechanisms need to be developed that will provide better access in this environment. a) Identify and discuss one or more metadata schemes, how they are structured, and their intended use by libraries. b) Discuss the role of controlled vocabulary indexing in the traditional bibliographic environment. c) Is there a potential role for controlled vocabulary indexing in the electronic environment, particularly Web search engines? Justify your answer.