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Investigating the feasibility of a distributed, mapping-based, approach to solving subject interoperability problems in a multi-scheme, cross-service, retrieval environment

Nicholson, Dennis and McCulloch, Emma (2006) Investigating the feasibility of a distributed, mapping-based, approach to solving subject interoperability problems in a multi-scheme, cross-service, retrieval environment. In Proceedings International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL), New Delhi (India).

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Abstract

The HILT project is researching the problems of facilitating interoperability of subject descriptions in a distributed multi-scheme environment. HILT Phase I found a UK community consensus in favour of utilising an inter-scheme mapping service to improve interoperability. HILT Phase II investigated the approach by building a pilot server, and identified a range of issues that would have to be tackled if an operational service was to be successful. HILT Phase III will implement a centralised version of an M2M pilot, but will aim to design it so that the possibility of a move to a distributed service remains open. This aim will impact on likely future research concerns in Phase III and beyond. Wide adoption of a distributed approach to the problem could lead to the creation of a framework within which regional, national, and international efforts in the area can be harmonised and co-ordinated.

Keywords:HILT, information retrieval, interoperability, mapping, SKOS Core, SRW, terminology services
Subjects:I. Information treatment for information services > IK. Design, development, implementation and maintenance
I. Information treatment for information services > IC. Index languages, processes and schemes.
I. Information treatment for information services > IE. Data and metadata structures.
ID Code:8762
Deposited By:McCulloch, Emma
Deposited On:07 March 2007
Alternative Locations:http://eprints.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/2875/
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