Subject Indexing Course
Gain expertise in subject indexing tailored for public libraries. Discover practical workflows, established vocabularies, ethical labelling for diverse audiences, and accessible tags to elevate discovery of books, media, and online resources—resulting in superior search experiences for all library users. Delve into real-world applications that sharpen your cataloguing precision and patron satisfaction across various formats.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step techniques for analysing content, assigning precise subjects, and creating effective tags for books, videos, websites, and community history items. You will master controlled vocabularies alongside simple keywords, use fair and inclusive terms, optimise processes, dodge typical mistakes, and enhance findability through consistent, clear indexing choices.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Rapid subject analysis: swiftly identify topics, audience, location, period, and format.
- Effective LCSH and Sears application: select accurate, uniform headings efficiently.
- Audience-oriented tagging: craft keywords and folksonomies to maximise resource visibility.
- Responsible indexing: address delicate subjects with respect for privacy, diversity, and sensitivity.
- Versatile format indexing: tailor books, videos, and digital content for optimal search performance.
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