Course Objective

To provide participants with knowledge to design and develop a Thesaurus, including conducting preliminary investigations, reviewing business activities and identifying requirements of an organization.

Course Outcomes

Participants will acquire the knowledge to design and develop a Thesaurus.

Course Content

• Role and Function of a Thesaurus
• Preliminary investigation – role of the organisation, legislative requirements, etc.
• Review and analysis of business activity (functions, activities, transactions)
• Identification of requirements
• Identification of unique functions / activities
• Draft grouping of terms and scope notes
• Draft compilation
• Importance of user feedback
• Final product

Methodology

The course is conducted in a classroom facilitator lead format with interactive questioning and group work activities.  Exercise in developing a series of two or three Thesaurus terms (functions / activities for sample records) including developing scope notes and non preferred terms, etc.   There will be a written test at the close of the session.  The course is conducted with a minimum of 5 participants.

Duration

1-day program.

Who should attend?

People involved in the design or development of a Thesaurus.

Cost

This course costs $350.00 per person (plus GST) with all course material supplied.  Price subject to change without notification.

For further information on the above Industry Training course please contact our Learning and Development Officer on 03 9747 3077 or make an enquiry.

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