Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS)

Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS) are structured frameworks that help categorize, manage, and retrieve information. They include tools like taxonomies, classification schemes, ontologies, and thesauri. KOS organizes knowledge to ensure that information is easily accessible and understandable, allowing users to find relevant data across libraries, databases, and the internet. By providing standardized terms and relationships, KOS facilitates effective communication and knowledge sharing, ensuring that people can locate and utilize information efficiently in various fields, from academia to everyday use.