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Documentation theory is not trivial

JAN 01, 1966
Ray Pepinsky

If physicists are to create useful indexing and classification systems within various branches of their science for purposes of reference and data retrieval, more than knowledge of physics must be involved in their efforts. Many of those presently concerned with data compiling and abstracting appear to feel that their experience qualifies them for effective work in indexing and classification. They tend to regard the literature and theory of documentation as “mere librarianship,” and somehow therewith as trivial.

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Ray Pepinsky. Physical Science Center, Nova University, 400 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

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Volume 19, Number 1

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