Constructing a Thesaurus

Course

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Days

This course, based on the new BSI standard, will give you a practical guide to producing and maintaining a thesaurus. Suitable for: Those who need to develop an understanding of using language to construct a thesaurus.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Bonhill House, 1-3 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX

Start date

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David Bawden

David Bawden

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Course programme

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

On completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the functions of a thesaurus and the role of organisation and knowledge in thesaurus construction
  • Appreciate the standard rules for vocabulary control and thesaural relationships
  • 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

Additional information

Payment options:

ASLIB Members £475 plus VAT Non Members £595 plus VAT

Constructing a Thesaurus

Price on request