indexes

Indexes are structured methods of finding information in a book, document, or database. In print publishing, an index is an alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book. In electronic publishing, items in the index point to documents or, sometimes, parts of documents. In a database, indexes are lists (usually invisible) of codes or keys that make it possible to search database fields.

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Harmonizing content: Issues in print to Web migration
Two examples that illustrate the obvious and not-so-obvious challenges of converting print publications into electronic services. Montague Institute Review July 2010

MOSS 2007: More tips from the trenches
Using SharePoint lists to index documents and merge similar data from two different departments, using wikis to streamline the publication process, and other useful ideas in this case study of American Nuclear Insurers. Montague Institute Review July 2009

Web + semantics: Are we there yet?
Summary of 4 recent articles on the state of semantics on the Web. Montague Institute Review February 2009

SharePoint: Search system or search engine?
This article describes the difference between search systems and search engines, tells why it matters, and looks at some search system features that are implemented in MOSS 2007. Montague Institute Review May 2008

How to shorten the learning curve for SharePoint search
Things to do before and during MOSS 2007 search implementation to reduce the learning curve. Montague Institute Review February 2008

Beginner's introduction to the Semantic Web
The essentials of the Semantic Web described in layman's terms along with details on how it's implemented and examples of corporate applications. Montague Institute Review September 2007

Web site makeover:
Example of how indexes, glossaries, databases, and guides can save users time on a makeover of a well known Web site. Montague Institute Review April 2007

Taxonomy development: putting users first
How the changing needs of Montague Institute staff, members, and course participants have driven taxonomy development. Montague Institute Review October 2005

What to do about Google
Someone asks, "How do we position ourselves against Google, which is in essence, anti-classification/taxonomy? Or do we embrace it, and if so, how?" As this article shows, there are times when Google works well. But because it's ubiquitous and deceptively easy to use, Google creates unrealistic expectations and fosters an over-simplified model of information work. Montague Institute Review February 2005

Managing the triple bottom line: Part IV
Technical and intellectual infrastructures needed for cost-effective triple bottom line reporting. Montague Institute Review February 2004

Taxonomy milestones: lessons learned
Tasks, deliverables, and work flow changes for each of five stages in the development of a taxonomy for our Web journal and research material. Montague Institute Review August 2003

Teaching taxonomies: a hands-on approach
How a hands-on learning environment addresses 5 issues in taxonomy instruction: developing a common mental model, finding a vendor-neutral technology for prototyping and testing, presenting proposals to senior executives; educating and assisting corporate content owners; sorting out security, access, and governance issues. Montague Institute Review March 2003

Integrating taxonomies in the state of Minnesota
How the state of Minnesota integrated a content management system with the Ultraseek search engine for its North Star information portal. Montague Institute Review October 2002

A to Z Indexes on the Web
Annotated list of twenty A - Z indexes on the web. Montague Institute Review May 2002

Economics and ABCs of indexes
The role of A - Z indexes in publications and corporate intranets, cost/benefit considerations, and software tools for indexing. Montague Institute Review April 2002

Best of both worlds
Description of a pilot project to reduce the costs of Internet retrieval by customizing search and integrating the search and browse functions. Montague Institute Review September 2001

Where to find taxonomy information
List of Web sites, articles, white papers, courses, and roundtables on various aspects of taxonomy creation and use. Montague Institute Review April 2001

Your taxonomy is your future
The way your company organizes information (i.e. its taxonomy) is critical to its future. A taxonomy not only frames the way people make decisions, but also helps them find the information to weigh all the alternatives. Montague Institute Review February 2000

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