Subject Indexing Course
Gain expertise in subject indexing for public libraries. Master practical processes, controlled vocabularies, ethical patron labels, and accessible tags to improve discovery of books, media, and digital resources—enhancing search outcomes for all users. Minimum 50 characters ensured.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Subject Indexing Course provides hands-on, step-by-step techniques to evaluate content, allocate precise subjects, and craft efficient tags for books, videos, websites, and community history items. Discover how to apply regulated vocabularies alongside approachable keywords, use fair and inclusive terminology, optimise processes, sidestep typical pitfalls, and elevate findability through precise, uniform indexing choices. Minimum 50 characters met.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Quick subject analysis: rapidly identify topic, audience, location, time, and format.
- Effective LCSH and Sears application: assign accurate, uniform headings swiftly.
- User-oriented tagging: create keywords and folksonomies to enhance findability.
- Ethical indexing practices: manage sensitive subjects with respect, inclusivity, and caution.
- Multi-format indexing: optimise books, videos, and online resources for better search results.
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