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Purpose: Provides a broad framework for information exchange on current research developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and metadata; coordinates and actively participates in the development and review of standards concerning networked resources and metadata in conjunction with the divisions' committees and sections, other units within ALA, and relevant outside agencies; and develops programs and fosters and sponsors education and training opportunities that contribute to and enhance an understanding of networked resources and metadata, their identity, content, technology, access, control, and use; and plans and monitors activities using Core's strategic and tactical plan as a framework.

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  • 1.  Controlled Vocabularies for Mental Health Resources?

    Posted Feb 24, 2023 10:39 AM

    Hi all! 

    I'm a digital librarian for an international association for a specific mental health therapy. I'm tasked with building a digital repository for resources related to this therapy, primarily for use by clinicians. What thesauri/controlled vocabularies exist specific to mental health topics? Are there other things I should consider when choosing a controlled vocabulary to use?

    Thanks!

    Lisa



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  • 2.  RE: Controlled Vocabularies for Mental Health Resources?

    Posted Feb 27, 2023 02:50 PM

    Hi Lisa, 

    Take a look at thesauri/taxonomies used in Medline Plus and PubMed. The one well-known is MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). The selection of a thesaurus depends on the content, target audience, and the function of your digital repository. You can create a thesaurus from your corpus or adapt an existing thesaurus/controlled vocabulary.   

    Hopefully it helps. 

    Best, 

    Joan  



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    Joan Wang
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    Washington University in Saint Louis
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