ISO/AWI 5963
Documentation — Methods for examining documents, determining their subjects, and selecting indexing terms
Reference number
ISO/AWI 5963
Edition 2
© ISO 2024
Working draft
Under development
A working group has prepared a draft.
Will replace ISO 5963:1985

Abstract

Describes general techniques for document analysis which should apply in all indexing situations. These techniques can be employed by any agency in which human indexers analyse the subjects of documents and express these subjects in indexing terms. Is intended to promote standard practice within an agency or network of agencies as well as between different indexing agencies, especially those which exchange bibliographic records.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Stage
    : New project registered in TC/SC work programme [20.00]
  • Edition
     : 2
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 46/SC 9
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Life cycle

Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goal

9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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