Indexing : the manual of good practice /

Indexing : the manual of good practice /

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Author / Creator:Booth, Pat F.
Imprint:München : K.G. Saur, 2001.
Description:1 online resource (xiv, 489 pages)
Language:English
Subject:
Indexing.
Indexing.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12015429
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ISBN:9783110948592
3110948591
3598115369
9783598115363
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents:
  • The author
  • Contents
  • Society of Indexersâ€? Foreword
  • Preface
  • CHAPTER ONE. INDEXES â€? PURPOSE AND USES
  • Myths about Indexes
  • Myths about Indexing
  • Introduction to Indexes and Indexing
  • Applications of Indexing
  • â€?The Good Indexâ€?: What Characterizes It
  • The Thrills and Spills of Indexing
  • References
  • CHAPTER TWO. INDEXERS
  • Indexers â€? Who Are They?
  • Professional Knowledge
  • General Knowledge
  • Special Subject Knowledge
  • Neutrality of the Indexer
  • The Indexerâ€?s Reference Sources
  • â€?How They Indexâ€?
  • Who Should Not Be an Indexer?References
  • CHAPTER THREE. WHAT (AND WHETHER) TO INDEX
  • The Indexerâ€?s Focus
  • Indexable Parts of Documents (Which to Index, Which to Ignore)
  • Indexable Content
  • â€?Sensitiveâ€? Content
  • Revisions of Indexes
  • Index Density (Depth of Indexing)
  • References
  • CHAPTER FOUR. FORMING THE INDEX ENTRIES
  • Putting Ideas into Words â€? the Headings
  • Indicating the Position â€? the Locators
  • Cross-References
  • Preparation for Editing
  • References
  • CHAPTER FIVE. EDITING AND PRESENTING THE INDEX
  • The Need for Editing and PresentationWhat May Need to be Done
  • Alphabetical Arrangement
  • Presentation and Layout
  • References
  • CHAPTER SIX. SERIAL PUBLICATIONS
  • Working with Serials
  • What is a Serial Publication?
  • Serial Types and Their Characteristics
  • Why is Indexing a Serial Any Different from Indexing a Book?
  • Working Arrangements
  • References
  • CHAPTER SEVEN. IMAGES AND SOUND (AUDIO) RECORDINGS
  • Indexability and Indexing Needs
  • Images â€? Categorization and Features
  • Sound Materials â€? Categorization and Features
  • Fiction IndexingThe Nature and Value of the Work
  • References
  • CHAPTER TEN. MANAGING THE WORK
  • Employment Status
  • The Home Office
  • Sources of Information
  • Finding Freelance Work
  • Financial Aspects of Freelancing
  • Ways of Working
  • Client Relations
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
  • References
  • CHAPTER ELEVEN. TECHNOLOGY
  • Document Technology
  • Indexing Technology (Input and Output)
  • Software
  • Troubleshooting and Support
  • References
  • Dedicated Indexing Software: Producers

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