"Tagging Biomedical Information" by Neyda Gilman

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Tagging Biomedical Information

Journal of Consumer Health On the Internet (2012)

Neyda Gilman, Binghamton University--SUNY

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Abstract

This article discusses the benefits and problems associated with tagging biomedical information. Tagging is considered in relationship to online and open access information, as well as with a library's traditional cataloging system. The discussion includes background information on tagging and social classification, as well as a comparison of natural language and controlled vocabulary. Success stories of biomedical tagging are shared and possible solutions to the problems caused by tagging are examined.

Keywords

Biomedical tagging,
social bookmarking

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences and
Library and Information Science

Publication Date

2012

DOI

10.1080/15398285.2012.701533

Citation Information

Neyda Gilman. "Tagging Biomedical Information" Journal of Consumer Health On the Internet Vol. 16 Iss. 3 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/neyda-gilman/7/