Providing cognitively just subject access to Indigenous knowledge through knowledge organization systems

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Title

Providing cognitively just subject access to Indigenous knowledge through knowledge organization systems

Subject

Traditional ecological knowledge
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Creator

Moulaison Sandy, Heather ; Bossaller, Jenny

Date

2017

Language

English

Description

The article discusses the need for knowledge organization systems (KOSs) that provide cognitively just access to indigenous knowledge, respecting indigenous worldviews. It highlights the incompatibility of current Western-based KOSs and suggests creating new systems or adapting existing ones, with emerging web technologies playing a crucial role.

Bibliographic Citation

Moulaison Sandy, H., & Bossaller, J. (2017). Providing cognitively just subject access to Indigenous knowledge through knowledge organization systems. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 55(3), 129–152. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2017.1281858

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