Some Thoughts on Preserving Functions of Library Catalogs in Networked Environments. (2nd December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Golub, Koraljka
• Is Part Of: Bulletin of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Volume 43:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 23
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2016-12-02
• Subjects: subject indexing -- controlled vocabularies -- automatic classification -- collaborative indexing -- retrieval effectiveness -- cost effectiveness -- precision; Information science -- Periodicals; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 020
• DOI: 10.1002/bul2.2016.1720430105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-9223

Abstract

Abstract : EDITOR'S SUMMARY Classification and subject indexing systems have long been the mainstay of established information providers to deliver content precisely on topic. Logical semantic hierarchies and rich interconnections of related terms and synonyms enable accurate retrieval and browsing of similar resources and ideally should be available in online environments. But the cost of features may not be sustainable with massively growing resources. Efforts to merge databases and map disparate subject terminology require considerable human intervention. A possible solution combines controlled and uncontrolled terms from three sources: authoritative professional indexing, automated term suggestion and uncontrolled keywords proposed by authors or end users' social tags. Research is required to investigate the effectiveness, cost and applicability of combining controlled and uncontrolled terms for information retrieval.