Subject Indexing Course
Master subject indexing tailored for public libraries. Acquire practical processes, controlled vocabularies, ethical patron labels, and accessible tags to elevate discovery of books, media, and online resources—resulting in superior search outcomes for all library users. Delve into efficient analysis, precise heading assignments with LCSH and Sears, user-centric tagging, ethical practices for sensitive content, and optimised indexing across diverse formats like print, video, and digital.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Gain hands-on, step-by-step techniques to analyse content, assign precise subjects, and create effective tags for books, videos, websites, and local history items. Master controlled vocabularies alongside simple keywords, use ethical and inclusive terms, optimise workflows, dodge typical mistakes, and enhance findability through consistent indexing choices.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Rapid subject analysis: swiftly identify topics, audience, location, period, and format.
- Effective LCSH and Sears application: allocate accurate, uniform headings quickly.
- User-oriented tagging: craft keywords and folksonomies to maximise resource discovery.
- Ethical indexing practices: manage delicate subjects with respect for privacy, diversity, and sensitivity.
- Versatile cross-format indexing: tailor books, videos, and web content for optimal search performance.
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