Understanding Information Retrieval Systems

Information retrieval (IR) is the area of study concerned with searching for documents, information within documents, and metadata about documents, as well as searching relational databases and the World Wide Web. This book covers the management and standards of these increasingly important systems. It discusses all types of information retrieval systems, from collection management to knowledge management. Leading contributors in the field address digital asset management, piracy in digital media, semantic web, records compliance, information storage, and data transmission protocols. They also explores ethical issues in information systems.