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'The Indexing Companion is a well-titled and valuable book. … A strong point of the book is its structure and organisation of tis contents.' Webology
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The Indexing Companion gives an overview of indexing for professional indexers, editors, authors, librarians and others who may be called upon to write, contribute to, edit or commission an index. It covers basic principles as well as examining controversial areas. It is based on publishing standards, textbooks, and the consensus of the indexing community, gained from participation in various mailing lists. It discusses a wide range of document formats and subjects that require indexing, as well as dipping into new topics on the edge of indexing such as folksonomies and the semantic web. Some people consider indexing to be a dry topic - at the end of this book people should be thinking of indexing as a challenging and rewarding profession.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Indexing for Aussies
21 Jan 2008
Format:Paperback
While there is useful information in this book for anyone interested in indexing, the prospective buyer should be aware that it has mostly to do with indexing in Australia. There are only 7 pages in the entire book that even mention the *Chicago Manual of Style*.
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12 Jun 2007
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Jon and Glenda have written a very useful, informative book that covers the state of indexing as it exists today. In addition to basic technique, they cover international standards, including some lesser-known standards, such as Dublin Core and OAI-PMH. Their coverage of indexing software is useful, especially the portions that deal with PDF files. They offer useful tips throughout the book, for example, on pg 39 with respect to estimating index length and the fact that it's easier to remove things than to add them; also, pg 45 on the topic of repagination, where one is advised to start with the bigger numbers lest some of the new numbers become identical to old ones. I enjoyed the many sayings scattered throughout the book, as on pg 44 where it's noted that working with PDFs and walking on water are easy if both are frozen. Moreover, you can bet your sweet jar of Vegemite, it's well-indexed. Thank you Jon and Glenda! Good job!
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Indispensable Companion
9 April 2009
Format:Paperback
This practical book belongs on every indexer's desk. It's got lots of examples and draws on the extensive experience of the authors and on the wisdom of many writers about indexing. I find it very helpful in my day to day indexing work, and it's very readable. It takes a comprehensive look at indexing, and includes information on book indexing, collection indexing, different content formats and specialised source material. There's information on term selection, quality control, controlled vocabularies, standards, software and hardware, and observations on threats and opportunities for indexers. The authors are Australian but they demonstrate an international perspective. The printed index is thorough and easy to use, and was rated `Highly Commended' in the 2008 ANZSI Indexing Awards. See also the favourable review in The Indexer, vol 25: 214-15.
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