Content Representation by the Cover Designs of LIS Books

Effective use of the right representation method and style play an important role in expressing the appropriate content and using visual and linguistic signs in Information & knowledge science books. To measure the success of e cover design of LIS academic books in representing the content

Content analysis method was used. By reviewing of semiotics literature, representative indicators were identified and selected based on the Joly analysis method. Out of the titles in the Iranian Ministry of Science list for the field of information science 135 were selected using random sampling method according to visual symptoms. Based on Jolie Indicators, a questionnaire was designed and answered by 120 academic experts in the fields of information science and book design. A checklist was built to collect the views about the covers. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Excel software.

Abstract representation and illustrations were common methods and styles of content representation. Samt Publications followed capturing reality method. The method of capturing reality i was common for library science titles. Information professionals’ viewed abstract representation the most used.t. National Library of Iran used a combination of illustration and typography. Illustration style was common for books about libraries and information centers. Cover designers found illustration style most used.

Cover designs do not represent the content books properly. Cover designers should use appropriate methods and styles