with classification schemes, and share with thesauri terms 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 structuringand 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 a number of cases. For example, McGregor (2005) built a medical taxonomy by using the Medical Subject Headings. Classification schemes and thesauri were found helpful in ensuring th structure and categories sharing y the principles and strengths underlying them, and reduced time and effort in the taxonomy development process. However, the organizational environment was missing in the taxonomy development process in the above projects. Empirical data of building a "real" organizational taxonomy by using existing classification schemes and are still lacking. We feel that an empirical study in this will be helpful in area furthering the realization of the potential and benefits of these bibliographic tools and enhancing their applications by identifying steps and methods.