Instructor: Marcia Lei Zeng, Ph.D. Professor
Principles and methods of indexing and abstracting. Manual and computerized indexing processes for different kinds of indexes, including I&A databases, back-of-book indexes, website indexes, etc. Basic techniques of thesaurus construction. Theory and practice of indexing for specialized formats and subjects. Current issues in automatic indexing and abstracting.
1. to demonstrate the role of indexing and abstracting in subject access
2. to survey the range of indexing and abstracting methods available
3. to develop skills in indexing and abstracting in both manual and automated systems
4. to understand basic concepts and techniques of thesaurus construction
5. to gain experience in the design and evaluation of I&A systems/services for
specific formats and subjects
6. to acquaint experience in creating website indexes and publishing web-based products
Lancaster, F. W. (2003). Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice. 3rd ed. Champaign , Illinois : Univ. of Illinois . ISBN 0-87845-122-6 [Z695.9 .L36x 2003 ]
Or:
Lancaster, F. W. (1998). Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice. 2nd ed. Champaign , Illinois : Univ. of Illinois . [Z695.9 .L36 1998]
Wellisch, H.H. (1995). Indexing from A to Z. 2nd edition. Bronx , NY : H.W. Wilson. [Z695.9 W45 1995]