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Use of classification in organizing and searching the web

The traditional characteristics and challenges for organizing and searching information on the World Wide Web are outlined and reviewed. The classification features of two of these methods, such as Google, in the case of automated search engines, and Yahoo! Directory, in the case of subject director...

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Main Author: Satija, M P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
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520 |a The traditional characteristics and challenges for organizing and searching information on the World Wide Web are outlined and reviewed. The classification features of two of these methods, such as Google, in the case of automated search engines, and Yahoo! Directory, in the case of subject directories are analyzed. Recent advances in the Semantic Web, particularly the growing application of ontologies and Linked Data are also reviewed. Finally, some problems and prospects related to the use of classification and indexing on the World Wide Web are discussed, emphasizing the need of rethinking the role of classification in the organization of these resources and outlining the possibilities of applying Ranganathan's facet theories of classification. 
650 |a Semantic Web 
650 |a Search Engines 
650 |a Classification 
650 |a Knowledge Organization 
650 |a Information Science 
650 |a Library Science 
773 |a Annals of Library and Information Studies  |d December 
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