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And Others; Kirtland, Monika – Database, 1980
Discusses three approaches to thesaurus and indexing/retrieval language maintenance for combined databases: reindexing, merging, and initial standardization. Two thesauri for a combined database are evaluated in terms of their compatibility, and indexing practices are compared. Tables and figures help illustrate aspects of the comparison. (SW)
Descriptors: Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Subject Index Terms
Batty, David – Database, 1989
Provides guidelines for thesaurus planning, development, and maintenance. Topics covered include the determination of user needs; the organization of raw vocabulary into clusters; the use of compound terms vs. precoordination; the use of notation; referencing; and computer maintenance of a thesaurus. (nine references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Indexing, Lexicography
