Subject terminology for arts research. In: Kultivate Metadata Workshop

Abstract

The subject terminology workshop was presented as part of the programme for the JISC funded Kultivate project's community-led workshop on metadata in institutional research repositories, HEFCE Centre Point, London, 24th May 2011.

Abstract:

This workshop is an investigation into the use of subject classification systems and terminology for arts research in institutional repositories. The terminology used has an impact on both the deposit process as researchers upload their content, and on users finding arts research online.

The learning objectives for this workshop are for participants:

 to share and reflect on how different subject classification methods may help and/or hinder repository users in both depositing and retrieving arts research material

 to compare and contrast the words that might be used for searching (brainstorm activity) versus the metadata used in the actual record

 to generate discussion about subject headings and search mechanisms in current use by members of the Kultur II Group