The evolution of knowledge, and its representation in classification systems

Aida Slavic (Editor), Edgardo Civallero (Editor), Andrea Scharnhorst, Almila Akdag Salah, Krzysztof Suchecki, Cheng Gao, Richard P. Smiraglia

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Abstract

Classification systems are often described as stable reference systems. Produced by institutions such as libraries (LOC) or expert consortia (UDC), bibliographic classifications are also seen as external intervention into the autonomous, self-organizing system of knowledge production. Sometimes they are accused of being inflexible concerning the coverage of new ideas and scientific fields. Sketched as slow to change and cost-intensive to maintain, the question has been raised whether these classification systems are needed at all. Today, one of the most frequently raised questions is whether it would be better (e.g., more cost-efficient) to replace the classification systems with folksonomies or the 'wisdom of the crowd'�?
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationClassification and ontology: formal approaches and access to knowledge: Proceedings of the International UDC Seminar, 19-20 September 2011, The Hague, The Netherlands
EditorsAida Slavic, Edgardo Civallero
Place of PublicationWürzburg
PublisherErgon Verlag
Pages269-282
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)978-3-89913-865-8
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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NameClassification and ontology: formal approaches and access to knowledge: Proceedings of the International UDC Seminar, 19-20 September 2011, The Hague, The Netherlands

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