Resource Database: Introduction to Taxonomy and Indexing
Although they sometimes have different titles in different agencies, within Community Navigation organizations, there are two main categories of staff: (1) Community Resource Specialists who work directly with clients, and (2) Database Curators who provide the information needed by the Community Resource Specialists and other community partners. Both should understand the basics of taxonomy and indexing records in a resource database.
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Course Code: REL-BHC-AIRS-RDITI
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2040
Learning Objectives:
Outline the reasons for organizing and indexing resource databases.
Understand the components of taxonomy terms.
Describe the resource database organizing and indexing principles
Understand the Inform USA Standards about taxonomy implementation and indexing.
Describe methods for updating and customizing a taxonomy.
Review an example of a robust indexing system, 211HSIS (Human Services Indexing System).
Outline:
During this course, the main objectives are:
• Outline the reasons for organizing and indexing resource databases.
• Understand the components of taxonomy terms.
• Describe the resource database organizing and indexing principles
• Understand the Inform USA Standards about taxonomy implementation and indexing.
• Describe methods for updating and customizing a taxonomy.
• Review an example of a robust indexing system, 211HSIS (Human Services Indexing System).
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Service Coordination Personnel; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.