1. Format: E-Learning
2. Format: Blended
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“Article Indexing Essentials” introduces you to the fundamentals of indexing and abstracting. You will come to appreciate the expertise of indexers and abstractors, who aim to achieve completeness in information for purpose of search and retrieval. This course also includes videos of practicing indexers who share about their work experiences. This course will benefit new indexers or those considering indexing as a career choice.

Learning Objective

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe how indexes facilitate search and retrieval of information
• Describe the key tasks of an indexer
• Apply the rules to complete an indexing record
• Write abstracts
• Assess one’s suitability for indexing work

Course Outline

Module 1: Indexing 101

• Describe an index
• Describe the different types of indexes
• Describe how indexes facilitate search and retrieval of information
• Dispel common myths about indexing

Module 2: How Indexing Works

• Describe how indexing works
• Describe the fields in an indexing record

Module 3: Indexing Articles

• Apply indexing rules
• Use a 3-stage approach to complete subject descriptions and abstract fields
• Write an abstract

Module 4: Becoming an Indexer

• Describe the key tasks of an indexer
• Assess one’s suitability for indexing work

NLBA supports The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) Professional Development Scheme (PDS) and the PDS points apply.