The method of Internet-resources formalized abstracting

Abstract

The problem of changing information technologies and libraries’ demand for new methods of information analytical and synthetical processing are discussed. The findings of 2000-2017 document flow examination are presented. The authors emphasize that there has been no studies in abstracting www-sites, portals, and blogs. The need for updating abstracting terminology is substantiated; the clarified definitions of the terms “Internet resources”, “Internet resource abstracting” “annotation” are given. The main types of annotations essential for designing digital guides are characterized, i.e. reference and recommendation, extended and concise, descriptive and abstractive types. The method of formalized www-site abstracting is suggested to improve designing library digital guides of Internet resources. The annotation structure comprises four blocks, namely identification, topical (content-driven), service, and chronological ones. The annotation depends on its type and purpose. The consequence of technological operations when annotating is described. The advantages of the formalized abstracting method are emphasized, i. e. less intellectual and time input, improvement of abstract quality.