21:122 - Organization of Information I

Spring 2006

Final Exam

Due: noon, Friday May 12

Each question is worth 10 points. Limit each of your answers to roughly a half page (approximately 100-150 words). You may use any material discussed in class or an supplemental material you find of use. Be sure to note reference materials used (other than the text) and any assumptions that you make.

Characterize the distinction between what can be expressed in an encoding scheme (semantics) and how it is expressed (syntax).
Explain why a thesaurus does not typically serve well as a subject header hierarchy.
Explain the notion of an access point and its role in patron information seeking.
We have frequently used spatial metaphors (e.g., the notion of an information space) during the semester. Propose two reasons why this type of metaphor appears to have such utility.
For each of the following two bibliographic references

Jennifer Rowley & John Farrow, Organizing Knowledge - An Introduction to Managing Access to Information, 3rd ed., Gower House Publ., 2000.

Tillett, Barbara, "A Taxonomy of Bibliographic Relationships," Library Resources and Technical Services, 35, 2 April 1991, pp. 150-158.

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