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Revisiting classification for retrieval

Karen Spärck Jones (Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK)

Journal of Documentation

ISSN: 0022-0418

Article publication date: 1 October 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

This short note seeks to respond to Hjørland and Pederson's paper “A substantive theory of classification for information retrieval” which starts from Spärck Jones's, “Some thoughts on classification for retrieval”, originally published in 1970.

Design/methodology/approach

The note comments on the context in which the 1970 paper was written, and on Hjørland and Pedersen's views, emphasising the need for well‐grounded classification theory and application.

Findings

The note maintains that text‐based, a posteriori, classification, as increasingly found in applications, is likely to be more useful, in general, than a priori classification.

Originality/value

The note elaborates on points made in a well‐received earlier paper.

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Citation

Spärck Jones, K. (2005), "Revisiting classification for retrieval", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 61 No. 5, pp. 598-601. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410510625813

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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