Open Source Controlled Vocabulary
An Open Source Controlled Vocabulary
The usual model for vocabulary creation is to have a group of experts
study the organization and then give it a vocabulary to use.
In this talk I'll discuss a system we are developing at the University
of Washington Information School that takes a different approach.
We want to create a system that fosters an open and constructive dialog
that leads naturally to an agreed-to and comprehensive vocabulary.
We call the result a managed, rather than a controlled vocabulary.
In this talk, I would like to review the issues behind a managed
vocabulary, overview our study and progress to date, and inspire
a discussion on the issues and implications of managed vocabulary.
Bob Boiko is a well known thinker in the field of
content management. His book, Content Management Bible is
a leading book on the subject. He teaches information system
design, management of information systems, and a content
management certification series at the University of Washington
(UW) Information School. He also oversees the Content Management
Evaluation Lab at the UW. The lab installs and researches publicly
available content management systems. Boiko also owns Metatorial
Services Inc., a consultancy devoted to helping organizations
understand, and implement content management strategies and
technologies. His clients include OCLC, VeriSign, and Microsoft.