Subject Indexing Course
Gain expertise in subject indexing for public libraries. Master practical workflows, controlled vocabularies, ethical audience labels, and user-friendly tags to improve discovery of books, media, and web resources, enhancing search outcomes for all patrons.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Subject Indexing Course provides hands-on, step-by-step techniques to analyse content, assign precise subjects, and create effective tags for books, videos, websites, and local history items. You'll learn to apply controlled vocabularies alongside accessible keywords, use ethical and inclusive language, optimise workflows, sidestep common pitfalls, and enhance resource discovery through consistent, clear indexing choices.
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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 swiftly.
- User-oriented tagging: create keywords and folksonomies to enhance discoverability.
- Ethical indexing practices: manage sensitive topics with respect for privacy, inclusion, and care.
- Multi-format indexing: optimise books, videos, and web resources for better search results.
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