Induced tagging: promoting resource discovery and recommendation in digital libraries

ABSTRACT

We introduce the notion of "induced tagging" in the context of learning communities that are supported by digital libraries. We also describe an environment aimed to foster discovery and recommendation of digital library resources based on induced tagging.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.7 Digital Libraries
          Subjects: Dissemination

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.7 Digital Libraries
          Subjects: User issues

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors, Management

Keywords:
collaboration, knowledge discovery, recommendation, tagging