Scout Report Signpost

Abstract The Scout Report Signpost (http://www.signpost.org) serves as a proof-of-concept demonstration that Internet resources can be cataloged, classified, and arranged using existing taxonomies such as the Library of Congress Classification scheme and Library of Congress Subject Headings in concert with the emerging metadata standard known as the Dublin Core. The techniques used to accomplish this, as well as difficulties inherent in such an effort, are discussed. A theoretical framework for cataloging is also detailed. This paper is based on a presentation by Aimee D. Glassel to the ALCTS Cataloging and Classification Section Research Discussion Group at the American Library Association Annual Conference on June 28, 1997. Signpost is funded by the National Science Foundation.