Subject Indexing Course
Gain expertise in subject indexing for public libraries. Master practical workflows, controlled vocabularies like LCSH and Sears, ethical labeling for diverse audiences, and intuitive tags to enhance discovery of books, media, websites, and local history materials, ultimately improving search experiences for all patrons.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step techniques for content analysis, precise subject assignment, and effective tagging across books, videos, websites, and local history items. You'll master controlled vocabularies such as LCSH and Sears alongside accessible keywords, incorporate ethical and inclusive language, optimize workflows, sidestep common pitfalls, and elevate resource discoverability through consistent, clear indexing strategies.
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Develop skills
- Quick subject analysis: rapidly identify topic, audience, location, time, and format.
- Effective LCSH and Sears application: assign precise, consistent headings efficiently.
- User-oriented tagging: create keywords and folksonomies to enhance discoverability.
- Ethical indexing practices: address sensitive topics with privacy, inclusion, and sensitivity.
- Multi-format indexing: optimize books, videos, and web resources for better search results.
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