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Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting
INFS 2210

Information Studies

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Catalog Description:

This course provides an introduction to indexing and abstracting theory and practice. The course will cover the indexing and abstracting of traditional print resources as well as online and web based material. Students will be introduced to various initiatives for indexing information on the World Wide Web, and to ANSI and other standards for indexing and abstracting.  Concepts of metadata, language control, quality, and searching implications will be emphasized.

Text:

Required Text: 

Lancaster, F. W. Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice. 3^rd ed.  Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign : Champaign, IL 2003. 

Optional Text:

Mulvany, Nancy.  Indexing Books.  2^nd ed.  University of Chicago Press : Chicago, IL.  2005.

Course Resources

• Syllabus for Fall 2007
• Lecture notes, exercises, and assignments are online in the Desire 2 Learn web-based learning environment.
• Cindex index samples used in class
  • AIA Sample Index
  • Invest Sample Index
  • Lafeber Sample Index
• Additional assistance
• Learning Center - Contact the Learning Center for tutoring assistance, study tips, feedback on papers, and more.