Organization of Multimedia Resources: Principles and Practice of Information Retrieval

摘要: If you want to convert a collection of images into computer database, organize access sound recordings through Web browser or store company s archives in one searchable computerized structure, the database must be set up so that users can find what they and make maximum use information it holds. Mary Burke provides much-needed guidance on organizing such for effective retrieval whether from local, stand-alone computers remote networked databases. The earlier chapters book explain need logical structure multimedia databases consistent description indexing their components. Analyzing characteristics different items, relationship between original object surrogate representations it, author extends principles cataloguing, classification, products, identifying difficulties providing by data according subject, creator other characteristics. Theoretical practical guidelines are given storage of, to, content textual, visual, audio integrated Later analyse electronic structures particular requirements visual formats. also explores future scenarios environments. Practical assignments throughout encourage readers apply own individual projects. Examples illustrations variety systems formats demonstrate described. Organization Multimedia Resources is exceptional drawing together complementary design. It aimed at undergraduate postgraduate students science, publishing, records management librarianshi"