Abstract
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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Knowledge Organization and Classification in International Information Retrieval |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Pages | 3-12 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780203050392 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- General classification
- Interoperability
- Special classification
- Switching languages