Taxonomy
Taxonomies Beget Consistency
Whether you are talking about queries or processes, systems or taxonomies, standards make the outcomes more reliable because of the consistent approach to the data or topic. This interesting and important topic came to us from Security Boulevard.com in their article: “The Power of Standards and Consistency.” The variety and volume of information can be overwhelming. True…
Read MoreMetadata Taxonomist Opportunity
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, indexing, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…
Read MoreClassifying Everything
What does rum have to do with taxonomy, you ask? Rums are manufactured in several grades. Light rums are commonly used for cocktails, while golden and dark rum are commonly consumed straight or “on the rocks”. Choosing a meaningful taxonomy is difficult because there is no single standard for organizing it. WhaTech brought this interesting information…
Read MoreDigital Encyclopedia
It is a bit ironic that this piece of news came across my desk today as my husband and I just had a conversation about encyclopedias this weekend – specifically, those of our youth and what table legs they are probably holding up at this moment, if they aren’t in a landfill. This interesting information came…
Read MoreBack to School
It is that time of year again when students are buying uniforms or new clothes, completing the lists of class supplies, and school buses are part of the morning commute again. I don’t know about you, but it feels like it starts earlier every year. In the information management world, there is no designated time…
Read MoreTaxonomy Specialist Career Opportunity
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, indexing, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…
Read MoreNavigating the Taxonomy Webinar – Tomorrow
While taxonomy development and management may seem like a niche area, there is actually a robust choice of tools to choose from if you’re looking for technological support. They range from simple, inexpensive standalone tools to robust suites with lots of bells and whistles like text analytics and search enhancement modules. But how do you…
Read MoreMastering the Subjects
Creating a taxonomy often begins with input from subject matter experts (SMEs) and by evaluating other taxonomies or thesauri already being used in the subject domain. An SME might be a software engineer, a help desk support operative, an accounts manager, a scientific researcher – anybody with in-depth knowledge of the subject you are attempting…
Read MoreMaking Content Findable
A strong taxonomy is critical to the success a digital asset management (DAM) system and it requires hands-on care and updates regardless of its age. CMS Wire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “5 Signs Your Taxonomy Needs a DAM Update.” Whether you constructed your taxonomy six months ago or six years…
Read MoreAI, Taxonomies and Search – oh my!
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to realize more potential and benefits in varying sectors of business. Thomson Reuters brought us this interesting news in their release, “Thomson Reuters Harnesses Artificial Intelligence to Filter Media Content in Fight Against Financial Crime.” Thomson Reuters has enhanced its World-Check One platform with the launch of Media Check, a media screening…
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