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From page 84... ... 84 1. Background and Purpose of the Interviews The purpose of this guide is to describe the process the research team proposes to conduct interviews from stakeholders, as outlined in the project proposal. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 85 the research team will conduct a thorough interview process. The interviews will be conducted simultaneously with the literature review. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements value, and intended use of the TRT. The information gathered in this stage of the project pertains to Framework Dimensions A, B, C, D, and E Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 87 In addition to information science professionals, the research team will also consult with publishers of major transportation research journals and proceedings to gain an understanding of the transportation vocabulary used to support those sources of information. Interviews for these stakeholders will draw upon Framework Dimensions A and D Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... 88 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements Framework Dimension Question Text Interviewee Response Referenced Materials A Please tell us about the TRT's current strengths. A Please tell us about the TRT's current weaknesses. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 89 The five steps are outlined below. Questions and their alignment to the assessment framework are also provided. Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... 90 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements Framework Dimension Interview Question Interviewee Response Documents Referenced B When you assign keywords to your publications, do you consult and use TRT terms? B Do you suggest new terms or changes to terms in TRT? Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 91 6. Interview Questions and Objectives for TRB Subcommittee, Project Panel, and Thesaurus Managers The goal of this round of interviews is to gain a deep understanding of the functionality, structure, and governance of the TRT from those who are most actively involved with its construction, maintenance, and use. Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... 92 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements Framework Dimension Question Text Interviewee Response Documents Referenced C In your experience, when was the last time a formal assessment of TRT was undertaken? Either by TRB, an individual state or a library? Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 93 7. Interview Questions and Objectives for the TRT System Administrators and Implementers This stage represents a more limited and targeted group of stakeholders. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements Framework Dimension Question Text Assessment Mapping A Please tell us what you think are TRT's areas of strength. A Please tell us what you think are TRT's areas of weakness. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 95 Framework Dimension Question Text Assessment Mapping C Please tell us how you would use TRT in your library if you had a full exported copy. C What modifications would you make to TRT if you could use it locally? Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements ❏ Transportation Planning ❏ Transportation Maintenance ❏ Transportation Operations ❏ Safety ❏ Transportation Security ❏ Transportation Asset Management ❏ Transportation Engineering ❏ Transportation Materials Science ❏ Other (Please specify) ____________________ ❏ Other (Please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 97 10. State DOT and Academic Librarian Data Collection Form Section 1. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements ❏ Current awareness services for staff ❏ Reference services for staff in your organization ❏ Reference services for the public in your state or locale ❏ Cataloging and indexing services for your organization's library ❏ Cataloging and indexing services for other information sources ❏ Information services and architecture support for projects at your organization ❏ Other (Please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... interview Guide and data Collection Forms 99 ❏ To support machine assisted indexing and/or classification ❏ As a reference source embedded in workflow or decisions systems ❏ As a search tool in a local search system ❏ Other (Please describe) Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... 100 The Transportation Research Thesaurus: Capabilities and enhancements Q13. Please tell us what changes or enhancements would contribute to your use of the TRT. Read the entire page →

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... 84 1. Background and Purpose of the Interviews The purpose of this guide is to describe the process the research team proposes to conduct interviews from stakeholders, as outlined in the project proposal.