Cataloging & classification quarterly : A Web site for a professional journal in librarianship
TL;DR: The World Wide Web site for cataloging and classification journals (CCQ) as discussed by the authors was created to address a serious need-timeli-ness in communicating the results of research among librarians, while at the same time providing a number of new benefits to enhance the journal's relationship to its readers.
Abstract: The World Wide Web site tor Cataloging & Classification Quarterly(CCQ) was created to address a serious need-timeli-ness-in communicating the results of research among librarians, while at the same time providing a number of new benefits to enhance the journal's relationship to its readers. Brought online in early 1995, it was the first such Web site for a professional journal in librarianship, and its characteristic method of making abstracts available well in advance of the print version anticipated a practice later employed by journals in a variety of other fields. Historical background to electronic texts is discussed in context with the beginnings of the CCQ Web page, along with providing an orientation to the relevant aspects of the still-evolving World Wide Web. By using the CCQ Web page as an example, an attempt to characterize the current state of electronic journal publishing will be outlined. With the decision early this year by CCQ's publisher, The Haworth Press, Inc., to begin a pilo...
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TL;DR: A preliminary classification of knowledge organization research is proposed, divided among epistemology, theory, and methodology plus three spheres of research: design, study, and critique.
Abstract: This paper proposes a preliminary classification of knowledge organization research, divided among epistemology, theory, and methodology plus three spheres of research: design, study, and critique. This work is situated in a metatheoretical framework, drawn from sociological thought. Example works are presented along with preliminary classification. The classification is then briefly described as a comparison tool which can be used to demonstrate overlap and divergence in cognate discourses of knowledge organization (such as ontology engineering).
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TL;DR: This paper explores overarching conceptual issues on how traditional library information organisation schemes such as online public access catalogues, taxonomies, thesauri, and ontologies on the one hand versus Web 2.0 technologies such as social tagging can be harnessed to provide users with satisfying experiences.
Abstract: Purpose – With the aim of developing a conceptual framework which aims to facilitate semantic metadata interoperability, this paper explores overarching conceptual issues on how traditional library information organisation schemes such as online public access catalogues (OPACs), taxonomies, thesauri, and ontologies on the one hand versus Web 2.0 technologies such as social tagging (folksonomies) can be harnessed to provide users with satisfying experiences.Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews works in relation to current metadata creation, utilisation and interoperability approaches, focusing on how a social constructivist philosophical perspective can be employed to underpin metadata decisions in digital libraries. Articles are retrieved from databases such as EBSCO host and Emerald and online magazines such as D‐Lib and Ariadne. Books, news articles and blog posts that are deemed relevant are also used to support the arguments put forward in this paper.Findings – Current metadata approaches ...
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TL;DR: The results of a questionnaire survey show that catalogers and other metadata specialists are undertaking a broad range of CPD activities, and would welcome more opportunities to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Abstract: It has been widely recognised that MLS courses and on-the-job training need to be supplemented by continuing professional development (CPD), if catalogers are to fulfil their potential and remain in the field. The results of a questionnaire survey show that catalogers and other metadata specialists are undertaking a broad range of CPD activities, and would welcome more opportunities. They are especially keen on short courses, but also interested in more formal and longer-term programs, and are looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge in both traditional and emerging areas. While most think that their CPD efforts can advance their careers, many catalogers consider levels of support from employers and the profession to be less than adequate.
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TL;DR: A biennial review of the writings on the history of libraries, librarianship, and information surveys about two hundred publications that were published in 2014 and 2015 can be found in this paper.
Abstract: This biennial review of the writings on the history of libraries, librarianship, and information surveys about two hundred publications that were published in 2014 and 2015. The essay is d...
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TL;DR: A meta-ontological architecture for ontologies which centers on abstract core ontologies (ACOs) and demonstrates the use of ACOs for the ontological foundation of representation formalisms and illustrates advantages in comparison to the usual direct formal reduction to set theory.
Abstract: In this paper we present and discuss a meta-ontological architecture for ontologies which centers on abstract core ontologies (ACOs). An ACO is the most abstract part of a foundational ontology. It is useful for an ontologically founded description of ontologies themselves, therefore ACOs are lifted to the meta-level. We propose a three-layered meta-ontological architecture which distinguishes an object level comprising foundational, generic or domain-specific ontologies, a meta-level with abstract core ontologies, and a meta-meta-level employing abstract top ontologies for the formalization of the underlying levels. Moreover, two axiomatic fragments for ACOs are provided, one of which is applied to formal concept lattices [1]. This demonstrates the use of ACOs for the ontological foundation of representation formalisms and illustrates advantages in comparison to the usual direct formal reduction to set theory. Finally, related work with respect to the architecture is briefly discussed.
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