In Python you may want to explore the nltk library (https://www.nltk.org/) which can also be a gateway to the other Natural Language Processing libraries like sklearn and scigen. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2019, at 12:31 PM, Athina Livanos-Propst <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > I am actively learning Python and can currently read it 😊 But that would be my preferred language, as it will be easier to incorporate to existing systems. > > -Athina > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Pikas, Christina K. > Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 12:27 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Keyword Extraction from Text > > Hi Athina, > Voyant is a good tool for getting started (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__voyant-2Dtools.org_&d=DwIFAg&c=QX2OfGk7aRC3kh1nmtbeQQ&r=RXIBTdlDWSmqO0o3MLQ-BLQUZFYg5gjAQISlzYkkw98&m=MkGsEIet2Ih0O9Pd3Um5PPd-P2qemcFyIudflLgrLNs&s=XY6F0_wEoBE3N6uqaic_MAAl5N9yjkXB1n8UZYMjqrQ&e= ). Do you program in Python or R? I have some additional suggestions if so. > > Christina > > ------ > Christina K. Pikas, BS, MLS, PhD > (she/her/hers) > Librarian > The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory > Baltimore: 443.778.4812 > D.C.: 240.228.4812 > [log in to unmask] > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Athina Livanos-Propst > Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 12:21 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Keyword Extraction from Text > > Hi everyone, > > I'm starting to think around a project that would involve key terms from other types of text (transcripts, captions, documents). I'm basically trying to build a tool that I can use to extra key terms from larger strings of text, i.e. pull out the important words from a larger sentence. > > Does anyone have recommendations for tools that already exist out there? > > Thanks, > Athina > > PS- I'm thinking specifically about state K-12 educational standards, if anyone wants to talk more specifically with me. > > > Athina Livanos-Propst > Digital Librarian & Editorial Services, Manager | PBS Education > O: 703-739-5485 | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>