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Constructing a Thesaurus, 28-29 March 2007, at Aslib in London Programme Features This two-day course, based on the new BSI standard, will give you a practical guide to producing and maintaining a thesaurus. * Introduction to thesaurus construction * Facet analysis * Term collection * Term organisation * Thesaurus display * Thesaurus maintenance and operation * Practical sessions Why you should attend: Most text retrieval systems require the support of a structured and defined vocabulary to perform effectively. In-house systems often fall short of their potential performance, mostly because of an inadequate supporting term vocabulary. This course is excellent for those who need to develop an understanding of using language to construct a thesaurus. It is of particular value to database managers, librarians, information officers and system analysts operating and developing text retrieval systems outside the library environment. The two days will involve a mix of lectures, discussions and practical work. On completing this course, you will be able to: * understand the functions of a thesaurus and why (or why not) one is needed in a particular retrieval situation * understand the role of organisation and knowledge in thesaurus construction and the value of facet analysis techniques in organisation of thesaurus concepts * recognise the importance of the initial selection terms and the consistent application of their chosen definitions in use * appreciate the standard rules for vocabulary control and thesaural relationships * understand how to incorporate into thesaurus design the constraints of facilities offered by the retrieval software * select the most appropriate form of thesaural display * appreciate the ways in which thesauri are being used on the Internet * understand new forms of thesaurus being developed for the digital environment Course Director: Dr David Bawden Fee: £475 plus VAT (Aslib Corporate Members) / £595 plus VAT (Non members) To book your place, please visit: http://www.aslib.com/training/4/05.html Nicole Adamides, ASLIB Training The Holywell Centre, 1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS Tel: 020 7613 3031 Fax: 020 7613 5080 www.aslib.com/training Email: [log in to unmask]