Subject Indexing Course
Gain mastery in subject indexing for public libraries. Discover practical workflows, controlled vocabularies like LCSH and Sears, ethical labelling for diverse audiences, and intuitive tags to improve access to books, media, and online resources—enhancing search outcomes for all library users. (87 chars)

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Subject Indexing Course delivers hands-on, step-by-step techniques to analyse content, assign precise subjects, and craft effective tags for books, videos, websites, and local history items. Master controlled vocabularies alongside accessible keywords, ethical and inclusive terminology, efficient workflows, error avoidance, and consistent indexing to elevate resource discovery. (312 chars)
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Quick subject analysis: rapidly identify topic, audience, location, time, and format.
- Effective LCSH and Sears application: assign accurate, consistent headings efficiently.
- User-oriented tagging: create keywords and folksonomies to enhance discoverability.
- Ethical indexing practices: manage sensitive topics with respect for privacy and inclusion.
- Versatile cross-format indexing: optimise books, videos, and web resources for better search.
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