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  1. Weinberg, B.H.: ¬The body of a reference work in relation to its index : an analysis of wordsmanship (1996) 0.07 
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    Abstract
    Wordmanship is a humorous dictionary cum index. Analyzing its structure, considers general aspects of the design of a reference work in relation to its index. Indexers should be consulted at the design stage of reference books, as they may suggest reversal of the primary entries, and the index entries; refine the cross-reference-structure; revise locator notation; and select appropriate typography
    Date
    8. 3.1997 20:22:25
    Source
    Indexer. 20(1996) no.1, S.18-22
  2. Diodato, V.: Duplicate entries versus see cross references in back-of-the book indexes (1994) 0.06 
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    Abstract
    Considers whether, when there is a choice, a back-of-book indexer should use a duplicate entry or a see reference. Guidelines suggest that it is preferable to use the duplicate entry if it would not add to the length or complexity of the index. Studies 1.100 see references in 202 back-of-book indexes and concludes that 22% of the see references should have been replaced by duplicate entries. Failure to select a duplicate entry instead of a see reference occurs most frequently in science and techology books and in indexes with no subheadings
  3. Hutchinson, T.P.: Self-indexing (1992) 0.04 
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    Abstract
    An author gives his reasons for doing the indexing of his books himself
  4. Ramesh Babu, B.: User preferences for indexes in philosophical books : a survey (1992) 0.04 
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  5. Williams, P.L.; Bakewell, K.G.B.: Indexing children's information books (1999) 0.04 
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  6. Stelmach, M.: ¬The application of index entries to search and retrieval of books and book content (1999) 0.04 
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  7. Mathews, P.L.; Bakewell, K.G.B.: Indexes to children's information books (1997) 0.04 
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    Abstract
    Summarises the final report of the Society of Indexers / Liverpool John Moores University investigation of indexes to children's information books, focusing on indexes for children at National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (age 7-11). Questionnaires were received from 98 indexers, librarians, parents and teachers and 16 publishers. Work was also done with 154 children in 4 schools. Highlights children's and publisher's views and lists selected recommendations for the inclusion and presentation of indexes in children's information books
  8. Mulvany, N.C.: ¬The author and the index (1994) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Extracts from Mulvany's newly published volume, Indexing books. Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of authors and of professional indexers, and considers the relationship between author and indexer
  9. Wellisch, H.H.: Book and periodical indexing (1994) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    The indexing of both books and periodicals must fulfill certain basic functions, prescribed by national and international standards. Regarding the requirements of their indexing, verbal texts in the form of books and periodicals form a continuum ranging from books written by a single author (or a small team), books written by multiple authors, encyclopedias, periodical volumes, and articles in periodicals. Problems of indexing policy, indexing language, depth of indexing, author's names, titles, the physical form of indexes, and indexes to single volumes of periodicals and cumulative indexes are discussed. Large bibliographic databases do not use fully automatic indexing systems, which are incapable of fulfilling all basic indexing functions. Rather, they employ teams of indexers supported by automated indexing aids for the execution of clerical tasks, vocabulary control, and other assistance for the intellectual tasks performed by indexers. Electronic journals are unlikely to be indexed because of the instability of their texts. The principal features of verbal texts and their indexes are displayed schematically
  10. Dixon, Y.: Indexing for children (1996) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    In a survey of children's informative books only 58% were found to have indexes. Describes work carried out to produce indexes for a set of primary school books. Reports the views of librarians' and publishers' on children's indexes. A worksheet was devised for investigating children's use of indexes. Reports children's reactions to this. Sets ot standards in the UK National Curriculum relating to indexing. Outlines principles for indexing for children
  11. Lathrop, L.: Indexing after the millenium 2 : existing skills influence future development (1998) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Predicts that the 21st century will offer plenty of opportunities for indexers, whether they work with electronic media of traditional back-of-the-book indexes. Emphasizes the importance of indexes in online documents due in part to their inferior readability compared to that of printed books. Full-text search technology is not a viable substitute for a good index. At the same time the market for printed books will continue to grow. Existing indexing skills will be needed to develop new processes
  12. Liddy, E.D.: ¬The art of back-of-the-book indexes (1991-92) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    A mail survey of 433 authors produced data on the status of the indexers of their books. The collection of reliable data was to determine whether differences are discernable among indexes according to the status who created them
  13. Indexing legal materials (1993) 0.03 
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    Content
    Enthält Kapitel zu folgenden Themen: History of law indexing; Types of law books and their users; Structure and design of indexes; Selecting and analyzing subjects; Indexing terms; Form of entries and references; Indexing EC materials; Cases and statutes; Conclusion; Index of works cited; Index
  14. Williams, P.L.; Bakewell, K.G.B.: Indexes to children's information books : a study of the promise and quality of book indexes for children at National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (1997) 0.03 
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  15. Kleinberg, I.: For want of an alphabetical index : some notes toward a history of the back-of-the-book index in nineteenth century America (1997) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Examines writings on the subject of back-of-the-book indexing that began to appear towards the end of the 19th century in both the USA and other countries, which gave the impression that such indexes were rare at that time. Considers whether the descriptions they provide are, in fact, accurate ones by looking at the extent to which 19th-century books have been indexed. The research indicates that by the time the writings on the subject of back-of-the-book indexing began to appear, indexes already seem to have become a standard feature at the backs of American books. Suggests explanations for these findings
  16. Collins, F.H.; Robertson, M.: ¬The making of an index (1993) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    Reprints of two early texts on indexing by Frederick Howard Collins: 'Making of an index' from the 2nd ed. of Charkes T. Jacobi's 'Some notes on books and printing: a guide for authors and others (1902)' and 'Subject indexes: some principles which underlie them' prepared for the Royal Society in 1986 for participants in a conference on an International Catalogue of Science. Michael Robertson has edited the texts and provides a background to them
  17. Robertson, M.: Foreign concepts : indexing and indexes on the continent (1995) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    The British standard was recently taken as the basis for the new international standard for indexing, but unexpected cultural differences may still continue to produce surprisingly non standard results. Examples of indexes from recent continental European books show that they typically have multiple indexes in multiple volumes, long lists of unanalysed page references, and lack cross references to related concepts
  18. Ramesh Babu, B.: ¬An investigation into the treatment of personal names in book indexes (1991) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    The aim of the study was to examnine the current practices in the indexing of personal names in philosophical books published in India, UK and USA; and to study and compare various standards on indexing and the treatment of personal names with notes on typographical distinctions used in these indexes
  19. Diodato, V.: User preferences for features in back of the book indexes (1994) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    A survey of 255 librarians and college professors obtained their opinions of 3 elements of back of book indexes. Both groups overwhelmingly preferred line-by-line subheadings to the run-on arrangement, even though many books use the latter format. Almost all librarians preferred word-by-word alphabetization to the letter-by-letter method, but only about two thirds of the professors shared this preference. Strongest disagreement between the two groups occured when most of the librarians preferred see references to duplicate entries, while most professors selected duplicate entires instead of see references. Indexers and developers of indexing standards should consider the preferences of index users
  20. Manley, S.; Harwood, N.: Bringing it home : learning to index books by correspondence (1997) 0.02 
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