While discussing best practices for different taxonomies, Heather Hedden clarifies that the standards remain the same for taxonomies and thesauri across all subjects. What might vary are the best practices for designing taxonomies for different subjects and content.
Each organization has its own policies and guidelines, just as it has taxonomies and best practices for designing them. However, these best practices cannot be considered as a standard as they are practiced mostly within an organization and are rarely shared or used outside them.
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