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Vocabularies

The data in some fields are structured and predictable and can generally be reduced to an accepted vocabulary. These carefully constructed authority lists of terminology are used in cataloguing to ensure consistency and to assist with searching. Vernon Systems works with a variety of different authority lists, and more can be added on demand. Some of these are developed by organisations that require a licence to be purchased before the terminology can be used in the system.

The CHIN website gives an excellent overview of a wide variety of vocabularies that have been developed. http://www.chin.gc.ca/English/Standards/vocabulary_vocabulary.html

Art and Architecture Thesaurus

http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/aat
The AAT is a structured vocabulary of terms, descriptions, bibliographic citations, and other information relating to fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture. The AAT may be purchased from Vernon Systems as a standard add-on.

Linnaean classification system

Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorise extinct and living species of organisms. Modern classification has its roots in the system of Carolus Linnaeus, who grouped species according to shared physical characteristics. The top levels (around 100 terms) of this complex structure are available for Vernon clients.

A full list of bird species (10,000 terms) is also available. Please contact Vernon Systems if you are interested.

New Zealand Geographic Places

A full list of all named geographical features in New Zealand has been converted. This includes features such as hills and streams. Pleace contact Vernon Systems for more information.

Revised Nomenclature

The revised nomenclature for museum cataloguing is a revised and expanded version (10,000 terms) of Robert G. Chenall's original American system for classifying man-made objects. Revised Nomenclature can be purchased as a standard add-on from Vernon.

Spectrum-Terminology

http://www.mda.org.uk/spectrum-terminology/index.htm
An MDA collective of various UK developed Thesauri.

RAFM (Royal Air Force Museum) have added their aircraft thesaurus to Spectrum-Terminology (previously known as WordHoard).
http://www.mda.org.uk/aircraft

SHIC - Social History and Industry Classifications

http://www.holm.demon.co.uk/shic
A UK based system for museum cataloguing.

Taonga Maori Thesaurus

Developed by the Hawkes Bay Cultural Trust. This is a list of classifications for Maori man-made objects, giving the Maori name and the English common name. This is available in electronic form in Vernon, but permission for each new site must be gained from the Hawkes Bay Cultural Trust.

Thesaurus of Geographic Names

http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/tgn
Developed by Getty Research Institute, the TGN is a structured, world-coverage vocabulary of 1.3 million names. It includes vernacular and historical names, coordinates, place types, and descriptive notes, focusing on places important for the study of art and architecture.

Union List of Artist Names

http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/ulan
Developed by Getty Research Institute. The ULAN is a structured vocabulary containing biographical and bibliographic information about artists and architects, including a wealth of variant names, pseudonyms, and language variants.