The future of general classification

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Discusses problems related to accessing multiple collections using a single retrieval language. Surveys the concepts of interoperability and switching language. Finds that mapping between more indexing languages always will be an approximation. Surveys the issues related to general classification and contrasts that to special classifications. Argues for the use of general classifications to provide access to collections nationally and internationally.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKnowledge Organization and Classification in International Information Retrieval
Number of pages10
PublisherRoutledge
Publication date2013
Pages3-12
ISBN (Print)9780203050392
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Research areas

  • General classification, Interoperability, Special classification, Switching languages

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