Which of the following is a benefit of using library classification schemes for organizing internet resources?

The Correct answer is Improved subject search capabilities.

Key Points

• Internet and Library Classification Schemes:
  •  Library classification schemes have been applied to help organize and retrieve internet resources more efficiently.
  • The benefits of using such schemes include:
    • Improved subject search capabilities
    • Multilingual access
    • Interoperability with other services
    • Efficient partitioning of large databases

Selected Sites Using Library Classification Schemes:

• Sites Using DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification):
  • CyberDewey: A catalogue for the World Wide Web. CyberDewey
  • Canadian Information by Subject: National Library of Canada
  • PICK: Quality Internet Resources in Library and Information Science. University of Wales Aberystwyth
  • NetFirst: OCLC
• Sites Using UDC (Universal Decimal Classification):
  • BURL Subject Tree: Provides comprehensive coverage of UK internet resources.
  • BUBL Information Service: A UK national service funded by JISC.
  • NISS Directory of Networked Resources: Uses UDC to categorize internet resources.
  • OMNI (Organising Medical Networked Information): Uses UDC for cataloging medical resources