* 17:610:520Organizing Information (3) Introduction to the options and methods for describing and organizing
messages, texts, and documents of all types (audio, visual, linguistic,
graphic, multimedia) for retrieval. Classification; indexing languages,
vocabulary management, and thesauri systems; human and machine
techniques; and rationales for decisions about the organization of
materials in various contexts. Students apply theory by designing and
evaluating an information retrieval (IR) database. |
** 17:610:521Knowledge Representation for Information Retrieval (3) Detailed examination of options for knowledge representation in the design of message, text, and document databases and information retrieval (IR) systems; principles of indexing, abstracting, and domain analysis; human and machine methods; syntax and vocabulary management; display and interface options. Prerequisite: 17:610:520. |
** 17:610:522Cataloging and Classification (3) Introduction to the theories, systems, and practices of cataloging and
classification presented within a broad historical and contemporary
context. Emphasis is on a basic understanding of the function and
creation of library catalogs and catalog surrogates and on acquiring
the ability to use and interpret cataloging tools effectively. The
major cataloging and metadata schemes, formats, and systems used in the
United States will be examined, including AACR2R, the MARC21 format, the Dublin
Core Metadata Set, Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress
Classifications, and Sears and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Extensive hands-on OCLC searching and editing experience.
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** 17:610:523Classification for Information Display and Discovery (3) In-depth exploration of methods of displaying information retrieval
(IR) options through classification: naming concepts; selection of
optimum facets and their arrangement; vocabulary management and
ontologies; navigation issues; use of notation; application to
Internet-based information. Some historic classifications such as the
Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) and the Colon Classification may
be studied.Prerequisite: 17:610:520. |
17:610:524Metadata for the Information Professional (3)Detailed examination of issues and problems relating to the creation
and application of metadata in various information environments. Major
metadata schemes, encoding standards, and container architecture are
examined with emphasis on functions, syntax, semantics, quality, and
evaluation. Additional topics for examination include resource
identifiers, controlled vocabularies, and metadata project management.Prerequisite: 17:610:520 or 17:610:522 or permission of instructor. |
