with classification schemes, and share with thesauri tems as building blocks. Chaudhry and Saeed (2001), Bruno and Richmond (2003) pointed out that taxonomies in essence are composed of the same elements of classification schemes and thesauri. But taxonomies use the two elements in the organizational context and for supporting the navigation capability. Taxonomies use the hierarchical structure for structuring and categorization, and deploy the terms as category labels. The two elements are empowered to organize content within organizations and to aid navigation on organizational sites.Gilchrist and Kibby (2000), Gilchrist (2003), and Coté (2005, pointed out that taxonomies and classification schemes and thesauri are different in scope and roles and therefore exhibit different features. A detailed discussion on the relationship between taxonomies and classification schemes and thesauri is provided in another paper by Wang et al (2006). The connection and differences between taxonomies and classification schemes and thesauri indicate the potential of classification schemes and thesauri in building taxonomies, as well as the need for additional considerations and methods when it comes to their deployment in an organizational context.
The top down approach of building taxonomies by using classification schemes and thesauri has been employed in of cases. For example McGregor (2005 built a a number medical taxonomy by using the Medical Subject Headings. Classification schemes and ri were found helpful in ensuring the taxonomy structure and categories sharing the principles and strengths underlying them, and reduced time and effort in the taxonomy development process. However, the organizational environment was missing in the development p in the above projects. Empirical data of taxonomy building a "real" organizational by using existing classification schemes and taxonomy uri are still lacking. We feel that empirical study in this area will be helpful in an urthering the realization of the potential and benefits of these bibliographic tools and hancing their applications by identifying steps and methods.
The study of building an organizational taxonomy in the paper reports a case information studies domain by using a classification scheme, three thesauri and domain taxonomies. The taxonomy was built to facilitate the activities of the organization by integrating various resources, providing navigation capability, and enhancing knowledge communication and sharing. The paper elaborates on the six-faceted taxonomy development process and delineates the steps of constructing the subject facet by using selected classification schemes, domain taxonomies, and thesauri. At the same time, the paper identifies relevance of the classification schemes and thesauri to the organizational taxonomy and helps provided by them. It further discusses challenges encountered and methods employed in the taxonomy development process. The remainder of the paper is organized as follows. The second part reviews previous taxonomy development examples that adopted the top-down approach of classification schemes and thesauri. The third part using highlights the organizational environment in which the taxonomy is to be employed. The fourth part states the taxonomy design considerations. The fifth part elaborates on The last the taxonomy development process. The sixth part discusses relevant issues. part offers concluding remarks and proposes future work.