Subject Indexing Course
Gain expertise in subject indexing tailored for public libraries. Explore practical workflows, controlled vocabularies like LCSH and Sears, ethical labelling for diverse audiences, and intuitive tags to elevate discovery of books, media, websites, and local materials—delivering superior search experiences for all library users.

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 resources. You'll master controlled vocabularies alongside accessible keywords, ethical and inclusive terminology, efficient processes, error avoidance, and consistent indexing to enhance resource discoverability.
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 findability.
- Ethical indexing practices: address sensitive subjects with respect, inclusivity, and privacy.
- Versatile cross-format indexing: enhance searchability across books, videos, and online content.
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