Information Highways

Are taxonomies worth the paper they are printed on?

There is nothing like a debate over the design and utility of taxonomies to get people’s blood moving at the end of the day. One side will argue that taxonomies are old fashioned, expensive to create and unnecessary given today’s search technology. The other camp believe that taxonomies are more critical than ever given the huge volume of information that requires context to be valuable. In the tradition begun last year, of the end of conference “bun fight”, we have assembled a panel of opinionated, passionate and articulate members of both camps to debate this current and divisive issue. What’s your opinion? Librarians, be sure to bring your buns!

Moderator: Howarth, Lynne
Panelists: Morgan, Huw, Gordon, Cindy, Vine, Rita, Taylor, Sheila,