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
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
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