STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN RETRIEVAL LANGUAGES

Abstract

Retrieval languages may have varied structural characteristics, and these are summarized. The languages serve varied purposes in information systems, and a number of these are identified. The relations between structure and function are discussed and suggestions made as to the most suitable structures needed for various purposes.

Citation

VICKERY, B.C. (1971), "STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN RETRIEVAL LANGUAGES", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb026509