Compiling & Implementing Keyword Thesaurus (2 Days)

This course provides a conceptual understanding of the key concepts in keyword classification and how these link to other records management tools. Participants will learn how to use the 'DIRKS' methodology to analyse business activity and develop a business classification scheme. They will then examine the building blocks of thesaurus construction and find out how to follow a step by step approach to thesaurus compilation. Implementation and review and management strategies for keyword thesauri will also be discussed.

This course is comprised of the following sessions:

• Introduction to keyword classification
• Analysing business activity
• Building blocks of a keyword thesaurus
• Practical construction of a thesaurus
• Implementing keyword classification

This course is suitable for NSW public sector personnel who are responsible for the development of a records management thesaurus. Prior experience with using a thesaurus is expected and classification experience would be an advantage.