Ranganathan's Layers of Classification Theory and the FASDA Model of Classification

Proceedings from North American Symposium on Knowledge Organization, Vol. 3, pp. 185-195, 2011

11 Pages Posted: 6 Dec 2016

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Joseph Tennis

University of Washington - Information School

Date Written: 2011

Abstract

Describes four waves of Ranganathan’s dynamic theory of classification. Outlines components that distinguish each wave, and proposes ways in which this understanding can inform systems design in the contemporary environment, particularly with regard to interoperability and scheme versioning. Ends with an appeal to better understanding the relationship between structure and semantics in faceted classification schemes and similar indexing languages.

Keywords: Classification Theory, Indexing Languages, Classification Schemes

Suggested Citation

Tennis, Joseph, Ranganathan's Layers of Classification Theory and the FASDA Model of Classification (2011). Proceedings from North American Symposium on Knowledge Organization, Vol. 3, pp. 185-195, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2879047

Joseph Tennis (Contact Author)

University of Washington - Information School ( email )

Seattle, WA 98195
United States

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