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== Definition ==
== Definition ==


{{quotation| According to the British indexing standard (BS3700:1988), an index is a systematic arrangement of entries designed to enable users to locate information in a document. The process of creating an index is called indexing, and a person who does it is called an indexer. There are many types of indexes, from cumulative indexes for journals to computer database indexes. ([http://www.asindexing.org/site/indfaq.shtml American Society for Indexing], retrieved 10:19, 15 October 2008 (UTC))}}
{{quotation|According to the British indexing standard (BS3700:1988), an index is a systematic arrangement of entries designed to enable users to locate information in a document. The process of creating an index is called indexing, and a person who does it is called an indexer. There are many types of indexes, from cumulative indexes for journals to computer database indexes. ([http://www.asindexing.org/site/indfaq.shtml American Society for Indexing], retrieved 10:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC))}}


See also: [[Citation index]] and [[Tagging]]. Both are kinds of indexing. Related conceptual issues are [[ontology]] and [[metadata]]
See also: [[Citation index]] and [[Tagging]]. Both are kinds of indexing. Related conceptual issues are [[ontology]] and [[metadata]]
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* Indexing books
* Indexing books
* Indexing on-line documents, such as help files and manuals
* Indexing on-line documents, such as help files and manuals
* Indexing file contents of your computer.


== Software ==
== Software ==
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Good indexes are always made by humans, but software can help.
Good indexes are always made by humans, but software can help.


; Commercial
* [http://www.macrex.com/ Macrex Indexing Program] (Win). Price unknown.
* [http://www.macrex.com/ Macrex Indexing Program] (Win). Price unknown.
* [http://www.indexres.com/ Cindex / Indexing Research] (Win/Mac).  Several versions:- $80 - $725 on oct 2008.
* [http://www.indexres.com/ Cindex / Indexing Research] (Win/Mac).  Several versions:- $80 - $725 on oct 2008.
* [http://www.sky-software.com/ SKY Software]. Student version = $80 - Professional = $535 (oct 2008).
* [http://www.sky-software.com/ SKY Software]. Student version = $80 - Professional = $535 (oct 2008).
; Free
* ???
=== For your files ===
* Google Desktop Search


== Links ==
== Links ==
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=== Indexing books ===
=== Indexing books ===


* [http://www.indexers.org.uk/ Society of Indexers]. {{quotation|The Society exists to promote indexing, the quality of indexes and the profession of indexing. Explore this site to find out why indexes are important, what makes a good index and what it takes to become an indexer through the Society's distance learning programme. - retrieved 10:19, 15 October 2008 (UTC)}}
* [http://www.indexers.org.uk/ Society of Indexers]. {{quotation|The Society exists to promote indexing, the quality of indexes and the profession of indexing. Explore this site to find out why indexes are important, what makes a good index and what it takes to become an indexer through the Society's distance learning programme. - retrieved 10:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC)}}
** [http://www.indexers.org.uk/index.php?id=234 FAQs about indexes and indexing]
** [http://www.indexers.org.uk/index.php?id=234 FAQs about indexes and indexing]


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=== Tutorials ===
=== Tutorials ===


* [http://www.adobe.com/devnet/robohelp/articles/online_help_pt2_06.html  
* [http://www.adobe.com/devnet/robohelp/articles/online_help_pt2_06.html Creating Online Help (Part 2): Strategies and Implementation], Adobe Developer Connection, RoboHelp Article, retrieved 10:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC).
Creating Online Help (Part 2): Strategies and Implementation], Adobe Developer Connection, RoboHelp Article, retrieved 10:19, 15 October 2008 (UTC).


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
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=== General ===
=== General ===


# Lancaster, F.W. (2003): "Indexing and abstracting in theory and practise". Third edition. London, facet ISBN 1-85604-482-3. page 6
* Lancaster, F.W. (2003): "Indexing and abstracting in theory and practise". Third edition. London, facet ISBN 1-85604-482-3. page 6
# Voss, Jakob (2007). "Tagging, Folksonomy & Co - Renaissance of Manual Indexing?". Proceedings of the International Symposium of Information Science: 234–254. [[http://arxiv.org/abs/cs/0701072 PDF]
* Voss, Jakob (2007). "Tagging, Folksonomy & Co - Renaissance of Manual Indexing?". Proceedings of the International Symposium of Information Science: 234–254. [[http://arxiv.org/abs/cs/0701072 PDF]


=== Indexing books ===
=== Indexing books ===
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[[Category: writing]]
[[Category: writing]]
[[Category: Knowledge representation]]

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Definition

“According to the British indexing standard (BS3700:1988), an index is a systematic arrangement of entries designed to enable users to locate information in a document. The process of creating an index is called indexing, and a person who does it is called an indexer. There are many types of indexes, from cumulative indexes for journals to computer database indexes. (American Society for Indexing, retrieved 10:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC))”

See also: Citation index and Tagging. Both are kinds of indexing. Related conceptual issues are ontology and metadata

Overview

Indexing is an issue that concerns various information and media types. E.g.

  • Indexing web sites
  • Indexing books
  • Indexing on-line documents, such as help files and manuals
  • Indexing file contents of your computer.

Software

For indexing books

Good indexes are always made by humans, but software can help.

Commercial
Free
  • ???

For your files

  • Google Desktop Search

Links

General

Journals

Indexing books

  • Society of Indexers. “The Society exists to promote indexing, the quality of indexes and the profession of indexing. Explore this site to find out why indexes are important, what makes a good index and what it takes to become an indexer through the Society's distance learning programme. - retrieved 10:25, 15 October 2008 (UTC)”

Tutorials

Bibliography

General

  • Lancaster, F.W. (2003): "Indexing and abstracting in theory and practise". Third edition. London, facet ISBN 1-85604-482-3. page 6
  • Voss, Jakob (2007). "Tagging, Folksonomy & Co - Renaissance of Manual Indexing?". Proceedings of the International Symposium of Information Science: 234–254. [PDF

Indexing books

(copied from wikipedia

  • Booth, Pat 2001, Indexing: the manual of good practice (K.G. Saur), ISBN 3-598-11536-9
  • Browne, Glenda and Jon Jermey 2007, The Indexing Companion (Cambridge University Press), ISBN 978-0-52168-988-5
  • Mulvany, Nancy 2005, Indexing Books, Second Edition (University of Chicago Press) ISBN 0-226-55276-4
  • Smith, Sherry and Kari Kells 2005, "Inside Indexing: the Decision-Making Process" (Northwest Indexing Press), ISBN 0-9771035-01
  • Stauber, Do Mi 2004, "Facing the Text: Content and Structure in Book Indexing" (Cedar Row Press) ISBN 0-9748345-0-5
  • Wellisch, Hans 1995, "Indexing from A to Z", Second Edition (HW Wilson) ISBN 0-8242-0807-2
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