The Heritage of Facet Analysis in North America: Past Lessons as Pathways for Contemporary Exploration

Authors

  • Kathryn La Barre University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7152/nasko.v2i1.12813

Abstract

This paper will contrast the broad contours of Ranganathan’s legacy in North America with a general assessment of contemporary North American facet applications. It will also offer a potential model for contemporary researchers that outlines heritage facet-analytical protocols currently in use.

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Published

2011-11-04

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Vol. 2 (2009): Proceedings from North American Symposium on Knowledge Organization

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Papers

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