Classification and Indexing

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The methods for organizing and classifying records to make them easy to find and retrieve.

Classification systems: Refers to the methods of organizing and categorizing records, including numerical, alphabetical, and subject-based schemes.
Indexing: The process of assigning and recording keywords or terms to documents to make them retrievable for future use.
Taxonomy: A classification system that arranges items into hierarchies, such as a scientific or biological classification of living organisms.
Thesauri: A controlled vocabulary of terms used to index and search for specific content, often used in libraries and archives.
Metadata: Written descriptions of data or records that provide information about their content, authors, dates, or other pertinent details for cataloging or retrieval.
Authority control: Managing the consistency and accuracy of names, titles, and subject headings used to retrieve specific records.
Performance measurement: The evaluation and monitoring of record management systems to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Record retention and disposition: The process of determining how long records need to be retained and how they should be disposed of following their usefulness and relevance to the business or organization.
Storage and retrieval: The methods and systems used to store, locate, and retrieve records, including manual and digital formats.
Information governance: The set of policies, processes, and systems that ensure the proper handling, security, and stewardship of an organization's information assets.
Alphabetic classification: Arrangement of records in alphabetical order based on names or titles.
Numeric classification: Arrangement of records in numerical order based on assigned numbers.
Alphanumeric classification: Combination of alphabetic and numeric classification using a combination of letters and numbers.
Chronological classification: Arrangement of records based on time or date order.
Geographic classification: Arrangement of records based on their location or geography.
Subject classification: Arrangement of records based on subject matter or content.
Phonetic classification: Arrangement of records based on their sound or pronunciation.
Ideographic classification: Classification based on a unique symbol, character or figure.
Filing by exception: A method of filing where only specific types of records are kept and filed.
Image-based indexing: A classification system that uses images instead of text.
Metadata indexing: A classification system that uses metadata to describe and categorize documents or records.
Thesaurus-based indexing: A classification system using a controlled vocabulary of synonyms and related terms.
"A library classification is a system of organization of knowledge in which sources are arranged according to the classification scheme and ordered very systematically."
"Library classifications are a notational system that represents the order of topics in the classification and allows items to be stored in the order of classification."
"Library classification systems group related materials together, typically arranged as a hierarchical tree structure."
"No, items are stored in the order of classification."
"Yes, a different kind of classification system, called a faceted classification system, is also widely used."
"A faceted classification system allows the assignment of multiple classifications to an object, enabling the classifications to be ordered in many ways."
"Library classifications are a notational system."
"A library classification is a system of organization of knowledge in which sources are arranged according to the classification scheme."
"Library classifications are a notational system that represents the order of topics in the classification."
"Library classification systems group related materials together, typically arranged as a hierarchical tree structure."
"Library classification systems group related materials together."
"A faceted classification system allows the assignment of multiple classifications to an object, enabling the classifications to be ordered in many ways."
"A library classification is a system of organization of knowledge in which sources are arranged according to the classification scheme and ordered very systematically."
"Library classifications are a notational system that represents the order of topics in the classification and allows items to be stored in the order of classification."
"Library classification systems group related materials together, typically arranged as a hierarchical tree structure."
"A faceted classification system allows the assignment of multiple classifications to an object, enabling the classifications to be ordered in many ways."
"Library classifications are a notational system that represents the order of topics in the classification and allows items to be stored in the order of classification."
"A library classification is a system of organization of knowledge in which sources are arranged according to the classification scheme and ordered very systematically."
"A faceted classification system allows the assignment of multiple classifications to an object, enabling the classifications to be ordered in many ways."
"Library classifications are a system of organization of knowledge that allows items to be stored and retrieved based on their classification."