Tagging Biomedical Information

Abstract

This article discusses the benefits and problems associated with tagging biomedical information. Tagging is considered in relationship to online and open access information, as well as with a library's traditional cataloging system. The discussion includes background information on tagging and social classification, as well as a comparison of natural language and controlled vocabulary. Success stories of biomedical tagging are shared and possible solutions to the problems caused by tagging are examined.

KEYWORDS:

• Biomedical tagging
• organization
• social bookmarking

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