Encoding controlled vocabularies for the Semantic Web using SKOS Core

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to introduce digital librarians to a new encoding standard for developing semantically‐rich controlled vocabularies which will enhance searching of digital content.

Design/methodology/approach

Literature‐based review.

Findings

SKOS Core serves as an efficient and practical segue from traditional knowledge organization systems such as thesauri and classification systems to more complex and logic‐driven Semantic Web languages.

Practical implications

Librarians with a need to provide semantically‐rich access to digital resources will find SKOS Core a useful addition to their metadata tool kits.

Originality/value

Provides a useful and practical introduction to a new Semantic Web tool which should be of great interest to librarians tasked with integrating knowledge organization systems into digital libraries.

Citation

Cantara, L. (2006), "Encoding controlled vocabularies for the Semantic Web using SKOS Core", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 111-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610663996