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Biological dictionary preparation, control, and maintenance

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  • S. Jane Weinstein

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A description of the working processes involved in preparation, control, and maintenance of a biological dictionary or thesaurus is given. The actual use of the dictionary by the abstractor‐indexer is illustrated by sample coding sheets and examples from the dictionary of cross references, instructions, and scope notes. The use of specific authorities such as the World Health Organization Classification of Diseases is cited. Emphasis is placed on firm control by one person trained in biological science, especially in the matter of synonyms and of family or generic entries. Without this control, a great many pertinent references can easily be lost when a search is made. Non‐thesaurus, uncontrolled indexing is very wasteful and unreliable.

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  • S. Jane Weinstein, 1966. "Biological dictionary preparation, control, and maintenance," American Documentation, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 17(4), pages 190-198, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:amedoc:v:17:y:1966:i:4:p:190-198
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.5090170407
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