Compiling and Implementing a Keyword Thesaurus
Course information
Learner profile | Course outcomes | Course content | Related courses | Course schedule | Length | Price | To register
This course provides participants with an understanding of the key steps in analysing business functions and activities to develop a business classification scheme and keyword thesaurus. Participants examine the building blocks of thesaurus construction and find out how to follow a step by step approach to approach to thesaurus compilation. Implementation and review and management strategies for keyword thesauri will also be discussed.
Learner profile
This course is suitable for NSW public sector personnel who are responsible for the development of a records management thesaurus. Prior experience with using a thesaurus is expected and classification experience would be an advantage.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have prior experience with using a thesaurus and a knowledge of classification. Each participant is required to bring a copy of their most recent Annual Report and Corporate or Business Plan in order to undertake the compilation exercise.
Course outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- develop a business classification scheme using the methodology for the design and implementation of recordkeeping systems (the 'DIRKS' methodology)
- identify the steps and building blocks used to compile a thesaurus
- construct a thesaurus linked to a business classification scheme
- compile thesaurus terms and relationships
- describe strategies for implementing a classification system in an organisation, and
- review and manage a classification scheme and thesaurus over time.
Course content
This course is comprised of the following sessions:
- framework for compiling and implementing
- analysis and identification of functions and activities
- developing a business classification scheme
- developing scope notes
- from BCS to thesaurus
- thesaurus construction
- implementing keyword classification, and
- thesaurus review and amendment.
Related courses
Using a Keyword Thesaurus teaches participants on how to use an existing thesaurus to classify documents, create file titles and index records.
Course schedule for 2009
- 8 April - Sydney Records Centre
- 8 July - Sydney Records Centre
- 1 October - Sydney Records Centre
Length
1 day; 9.00am - 5.00pm
Price
$285 (includes GST). Discounts available
To register
Contact Siller Systems Administration on (02) 9979 9974 or email siller@siller.com.au or Siller Systems Administration website.
Note: This course is delivered on State Records' behalf by Siller Systems Administration. All training, enrolment processing and invoicing is carried out by Siller Systems Administration.
