Course Details

Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabularies Training Course – Managing classification with LCSH, FAST, and MeSH.

INTRODUCTION

"Enhance your library's information organization and discoverability with our Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabularies Training Course. Master the art of classification using industry-standard tools like LCSH, FAST, and MeSH. This Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabularies Training Course equips librarians with the skills to create and manage effective controlled vocabularies, ensuring precise and consistent metadata. Learn to improve resource retrieval, user experience, and data interoperability, empowering your library to become a hub of well-organized knowledge."

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is meticulously designed for:

• Cataloging and Metadata Librarians: To refine their classification and indexing skills.
• Digital Librarians and Archivists: To improve metadata consistency in digital collections.
• Information Architects and Knowledge Managers: To design and manage taxonomies.
• Information Science Students and Researchers: To gain practical experience in controlled vocabularies.
• Anyone responsible for organizing and managing information resources.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and applications of taxonomies and controlled vocabularies.
• Effectively use and manage Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings).
• Create and maintain controlled vocabularies for specific subject domains.
• Apply classification principles to enhance resource discoverability.
• Understand the role of taxonomies in linked data and semantic web environments.
• Improve metadata consistency and interoperability.
• Utilize tools and techniques for vocabulary management.
• Understand the relationship between taxonomies and user experience.
• Address challenges in vocabulary maintenance and evolution.
• Understand the importance of vocabulary governance.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Taxonomy and Controlled Vocabularies:

• Introduction to taxonomies, thesauri, and ontologies.
• The importance of controlled vocabularies in information retrieval.
• Principles of classification and indexing.
• Understanding the structure and purpose of controlled vocabularies.

Module 2: Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

• Overview of LCSH structure and usage.
• Applying LCSH for subject cataloging.
• Understanding subdivisions and qualifiers.
• Navigating and searching LCSH resources.

Module 3: FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology):

• Introduction to faceted classification and FAST.
• Applying FAST principles for flexible indexing.
• Building faceted vocabularies for specific domains.
• Comparing FAST with traditional subject headings.

Module 4: MeSH (Medical Subject Headings):

• Overview of MeSH structure and hierarchy.
• Applying MeSH for medical and health sciences information.
• Using MeSH for indexing and searching medical literature.
• Understanding MeSH qualifiers and supplementary concepts.

Module 5: Creating and Managing Controlled Vocabularies:

• Developing vocabulary policies and guidelines.
• Selecting and defining terms and relationships.
• Using vocabulary management tools and software.
• Maintaining and updating controlled vocabularies.

Module 6: Taxonomy and Linked Data:

• The role of taxonomies in linked data and semantic web.
• Using controlled vocabularies for metadata enrichment.
• Applying RDF and SKOS for vocabulary representation.
• Connecting vocabularies to external knowledge bases.

Module 7: Metadata Consistency and Interoperability:

• Ensuring consistency in metadata application.
• Mapping and crosswalking between different vocabularies.
• Addressing challenges in metadata interoperability.
• Using metadata schemas and standards.

Module 8: User Experience and Information Retrieval:

• The impact of taxonomies on search and browsing.
• Designing user-friendly interfaces for vocabulary navigation.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of controlled vocabularies.
• Understanding how users interact with controlled vocabulary.

Module 9: Vocabulary Maintenance and Evolution:

• Strategies for vocabulary maintenance and updates.
• Addressing changes in terminology and concepts.
• Managing vocabulary versions and releases.
• Understanding the importance of vocabulary governance.

Module 10: Practical Applications and Case Studies:

• Analyzing real-world examples of taxonomy implementation.
• Developing practical skills through hands-on exercises.
• Discussing challenges and solutions in vocabulary management.
• Future trends in vocabulary control.

 CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com