Every taxonomist knows that a taxonomy or thesaurus must be maintained in a suitable medium.
Joyce van Aalten discusses the three major flavours of taxonomy tools:
- Spreadsheets
- Content systems taxonomy modules
- Dedicated taxonomy tools
Each one has its own specific characteristics, its pros and cons. It should not be a matter of which flavour you most prefer. Rather it should be which option is the best for both you and your organisation – needs vary.
This session covers the differences that distinguish the three options – the pros and cons and when and why they matter. The analysis identifies the indicators of when it’s time to select a dedicated taxonomy tool and what to keep in mind when doing so.
A review of the types of dedicated tooling available, the variations among them and the most important ‘tool selection dos and don’ts’.
