Establishing a Multi-Thesauri-Scenario based on SKOS and Cross-Concordances

TL;DR

This paper presents a scenario involving three topic-related thesauri linked via cross-concordances, utilizing SKOS for modeling to support terminology mapping in the KoMoHe project.

Contribution

It demonstrates how SKOS can be used to model multiple interconnected thesauri with cross-concordances for improved terminology mapping.

Findings

Successful modeling of three thesauri with SKOS

Effective representation of cross-concordances using SKOS mapping properties

Enhanced terminology mapping capabilities in the KoMoHe project

Abstract

This case study proposes a scenario with three topic-related thesauri, which have been connected with bilateral cross-concordances as part of a major terminology mapping initiative in the project KoMoHe (Mayr & Petras, 2008). The thesauri have already been or will be converted to SKOS and in order to not omit the relevant crosswalks, the mapping properties of SKOS will be used for modeling them adequately.