Introduction to Folksonomies: Definition, Characteristics and Differences with Tradicional Indexing Models

Authors

  • Nadina Yedid Cátedra indización y condensación, Departamento de Bibliotecología y Ciencias de la Información, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Puán 480, 3º Piso, oficina 335. C1406CQJ Buenos Aires

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i29.673

Keywords:

Folksonomies, Indexing, Social tagging

Abstract

The article reviews the findings and opinions of theorists and researchers who are dedicated to analyzing the phenomenon of folksonomies. We highlight the main definitions of folksonomy, their characteristics, the different types of existing folksonomies, and the differences with traditional indexing using controlled vocabularies, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of this new model. We conclude that folksonomies can offer great advantages in information retrieval, especially if they are used to complement the indexing using controlled vocabularies.

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Published

2013-12-01

Issue

No. 29 (2013)

Section

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How to Cite

Introduction to Folksonomies: Definition, Characteristics and Differences with Tradicional Indexing Models. (2013). Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, 29, 13-26. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i29.673