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APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AUTOMATIC UDC CLASSIFICATION

A REVIEW OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Authors

  • Olivera Stojanović

    Belgrade City Library

Keywords:
natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Semantic Web, UDC, automatic classification
Abstract

The paper provides a review of the literature and research
published between 2020 and April 2025, focusing on the application of machine learning and natural language processing techniques in the field of automatic bibliographic classification, with a special emphasis on the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) system. The aim of the paper is to provide insight into current trends addressing this topic in librarianship, as well as to offer a brief introduction to key concepts such as automatic classification, the Semantic Web, natural language processing, and machine learning. In conclusion, the paper highlights the need for developing local resources and educating professional staff to ensure the possible and sustainable application of similar AI technologies in domestic practice. 

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2026-02-13
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Vol. 67 No. 2 (2025): Библиотекар: часопис за теорију и праксу библиотекарства
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APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AUTOMATIC UDC CLASSIFICATION: A REVIEW OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH. (2026). Bibliotekar (The Librarian): The Journal of Theory and Practice of Librarianship, 67(2), 113-132. https://bibliotekar.bds.rs/index.php/1/article/view/273

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