Coping with the New Acronym Jungle as a Librarian Content Manager Darlene Fichter, Data Library Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan, Canada Frank Cervone, Director of the Office of Instructional Technology Devlopment, DePaul University Libraries, USA Just when you have a good understanding of one type of document structure, along come some new ones. Metadata and taxonomies are the two major components that allow for quick, easy navigation and excellent search results, and when they are linked to well-formed data, create the basis of successful sites. Several standards are in the process of being set and many techniques have evolved to help achieve these goals. Taxonomy management deals with the core concern of content developers and disseminators how to quickly convey meaning of a record or document so that it can be found precisely and accurately.
Ambiguity is the ever-present enemy of clarity.
The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of what is happening in these key areas. As designers and developers of databases for over twenty years, presenters discuss techniques for building and managing vocabularies and metadata and define the various types of word control including rules for distinguishing among different word control formats. This half-day workshop is aimed at information professionals, individuals wishing to stay ahead of the curve in terms of the next cool technology with potential to give an organization a competitive edge with its clients. USA This half-day workshop tackles the problems of finding reliable, highquality information on business and financial topics on the Net. Bates, the author of the recently published books, Super Searchers Do Business and Mining for Gold on the Internet, looks at issues related to conducting research online efficiently and cost effectively, validating sources, using Web only information resources, and staying updated on new business and finance information.