Lee, D;
(2017)
Conceptions of knowledge about classification schemes: a multiplane approach.
Information Research
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Abstract
Introduction. As knowledge organization systems are an important part of knowledge organization research, gaining deeper understanding of the knowledge organization system is imperative. This paper considers one specific type of knowledge organization system, classification schemes, and asks epistemological questions about our knowledge of them. Method. An original conceptual model is introduced and explained: the multiplane approach. This model is justified and enhanced using a specific aspect (faceting) of an example classification scheme (Dickinson Classification). Model. The multiplane approach separates out knowledge about classification schemes into four planes: the scheme itself; authorial description and analysis; external criticism and analysis; context and author background. The model is visualised using a tetrahedron, with a different plane of knowledge at each vertex. Results and discussion. Analysing Dickinson Classification demonstrates the value in isolating individual planes of knowledge and the importance of interactions between these planes. The multiplane approach unveils important new knowledge through highlighting a contrast between the faceted nature of Dickinson and the lack of faceting theory in the authorial background. Conclusion. The multiplane approach provides an original way to view classification schemes, which produces new information about the scheme. This conception produces new knowledge about classification schemes, organization of domains, and knowledge organization more generally.
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| Title: | Conceptions of knowledge about classification schemes: a multiplane approach |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | http://www.informationr.net/ir/22-1/colis/colis164... |
| Language: | English |
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| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of Arts and Humanities UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Dept of Information Studies |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10120153 |
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