Organization of knowledge and information retrieval

Abstract

This paper examines the traditional organization of classification of knowledge based on mutually exclusive subjects or disciplines which have become obsolete. It attempts to give a new look and to develop a classification system for knowledge rather than for knowledge embodied in documents. Therefore, the focus of research of this paper is to design a system of non- bibliographic classification of knowledge directed towards the information retrieval needs of the users or utilization of knowledge. It also analyses the theory (fundamental concepts) gone into classification of the universe of knowledge in ancient times, and also, Library Classification schemes designed to classify documents embodied with subjects and disciplines on traditional lines. It probes into the fundamental concepts of organization of knowledge, and utilization of hardware (Computers and their unlimited capabilities for information retrieval). To start with, this research work has tried to develop a theory of organization of knowledge relevant for management studies (specifically Marketing, a pilot test to show the feasibility by using Institute's Computer), keeping in view the different perspectives of the information retrieval needs of the users to demonstrate the inter - disciplinary approach. It identifies the areas of further research related to the subject of this paper e.g. Theories of organization of knowledge, Logic, Sementics, Theory of formal languages, System of notation and a non - numerical system of computer programming, etc.