Batch Linking Between Taxonomies - PoolParty Tutorial #27

Summary

This video tutorial introduces Pool Party batch linking, demonstrating how to automatically or semi-automatically generate links between different taxonomies. It highlights the importance of taxonomy linking for organizations with distributed sites, allowing each sub-organization to maintain its specific concepts. The tutorial showcases a practical example using SCOTT and EuroVoc, illustrating the efficient linking process and its time-saving benefits. Finally, it emphasizes the potential of these mappings to enhance search functionalities and the option for viewers to explore further with demo accounts or live demonstrations.

Takeaways

• 🌐 Taxonomy linking is crucial for organizations with multiple departments or subsidiaries to manage specific content effectively.
• 🔗 Pool Party 4.5 streamlines the process of linking taxonomies by automating or semi-automating the generation of links.
• 📚 The example demonstrates linking between the SCOTT vocabulary and the Eurowalk taxonomy, highlighting the flexibility of linking different taxonomies.
• 💡 Users can manually create links through drag-and-drop or utilize batch linking for efficiency.
• ⏱️ The linking process typically takes one to two minutes, depending on the number of concepts in the taxonomies involved.
• 🔍 Users can review and approve or reject proposed mappings based on contextual information provided by the software.
• ✅ The software allows for different mapping properties, with exact matches being one option among several.
• 🗂️ Once mappings are approved, they can be published on a linked data server or used programmatically in applications.
• ✨ Mappings enhance search refinement by suggesting related content to end users based on taxonomy annotations.
• 📞 The video encourages viewers to explore the feature further and offers live demos for interested users.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on how to generate links automatically or semi-automatically between two different taxonomies using Pool Party batch linking.

Why is linking taxonomies important for organizations?

Linking taxonomies is important because organizations often have various departments or sub-organizations that manage specific concepts and content. By linking taxonomies, it facilitates better organization and allows for a central reference point among different taxonomies.

What are the typical architectures mentioned for managing taxonomies?

The typical architecture involves having separate taxonomies for each sub-organization while also establishing a central hub for reference, allowing mappings between specific and general taxonomies.

What challenges were faced in taxonomy linking prior to Pool Party 4.5?

Prior to Pool Party 4.5, linking taxonomies was a tedious process, requiring significant manual effort to establish connections between different taxonomies.

What example does the presenter use in the demonstration?

The presenter uses SCOT, a controlled vocabulary provided by Education Services Australia, as the source taxonomy and EuroVoc as the target taxonomy for the demonstration.

How does the batch linking process start in Pool Party?

The batch linking process starts by selecting the project you want to link to and then dragging and dropping a subtree from the source taxonomy into the interface.

What is the expected duration for generating mappings?

The expected duration for generating mappings is about one to two minutes, depending on the size of the taxonomies involved.

What options do users have after the mappings are generated?

After the mappings are generated, users can approve or reject them. They can also review the context in the tree view if they are unsure about a mapping.

What kind of mapping properties can users choose?

Users can choose different mapping properties, including exact matches or other mapping options provided by the standard.

How can the mappings be utilized after they are approved?

Once approved, the mappings can be published on the linked data server or used programmatically, such as in search refinement widgets to display related content to end users.