Knowledge Architectures: Structures and Semantics

Knowledge Architectures discusses the need to adapt traditional approaches to managing information to support 21st-century information management and discovery. It explains how to use knowledge architectures to best advantage, drawing on 40 years of work with organizations. The book demonstrates that end users now expect designs and behaviors that are closer to the way they think, work, and act, and uses case studies to translate the abstract and theoretical to the practical and concrete. It is essential reading for those studying and working in library and information science, data science, systems development, database design, and search system architecture and engineering.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 520 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Knowledge Architectures delve into the traditional approaches to managing information and shed light on the necessity of adapting these methods to meet the demands of 21st-century information management and discovery. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the book examines how knowledge architectures, the fundamental frameworks and designs that underpin all components of an efficient information system, can be effectively leveraged. Drawing from a wealth of experience spanning 40 years, Bedford emphasizes the critical importance of understanding the underlying structure of any system, as it can profoundly impact the success or failure of a solution. The book showcases the significant shift in the information user environment over the past two decades, with end users increasingly expecting designs and behaviors that align with their cognitive processes, work patterns, and actions. Recognizing the significance of knowledge structures for those responsible for developing information or knowledge management systems, Knowledge Architectures transcend a traditional library science perspective. Through the use of case studies, the book effectively translates abstract and theoretical concepts into practical and actionable insights, catering to a diverse audience including students and professionals in library and information science, data science, systems development, database design, and search system architecture and engineering. By providing a clear and intuitive explanation of knowledge structures, accompanied by illustrative examples that showcase the challenges faced by various organizations, Knowledge Architectures serve as a vital resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of these critical concepts.

Weight: 906g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367219444