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From Information Today - www.infotoday.com
and some from the American Society of Indexers - www.asindexing.org
- See also their list of Courses,
Conferences and Seminars and their Special
Interest Group on Science and Medicine which has
a list of indexing
courses and some indexing
resources
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Can
You Recommend a Good Book on Indexing?
By Bella Hass Weinberg “As Bella’s fans know, you can often get more information on a topic by reading her reviews than by reading the actual books.” –Linda
K. Fetters, American Society of Indexers
This
book contains a selection of top journal reviews
of popular books on indexing. The items reviewed
fall under the following headings: general and
theoretical works, book indexing, database indexing
and records management, thesauri, and computer-assisted
and automatic indexing. The extensive index makes
this an essential guide for those whose work or
field of study requires them to have an up-to-date
knowledge of indexing. 1998/161 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-041-2 $39.50 |
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Indexing
Specialties: Medicine
Edited by L. Pilar Wyman This in-depth look at the indexing specialty field of medicine is the latest in the popular series from ASI and Information Today, Inc. With contributions from over a dozen noted medical indexers, the book features 13 chapters and four parts: “Medical Indexers” includes an interview with two veteran book indexers and a biography of a database indexer; “Medical Indexes” includes examination of award-winning medical indexes and medical index reviews; “Medical Indexing” gets into the heart of the matter and provides detailed discussion of indexing medical specialties, with chapters on indexing food and nutrition, nursing, and general medicine, and three chapters on database indexing; “Resources” lists guides to medical reference tools and Internet-based resources. 1999/119 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-082-X $28.00 ASI Members • $35.00 Non-Members |
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Beyond
Book Indexing: How to Get Started in Web Indexing,
Embedded Indexing, and Other Computer-Based Media
Edited by Marilyn Rowland and Diane Brenner Are you curious about new indexing technologies? Would you like to develop and create innovative indexes that provide access to online resources, multimedia, or online help? Do you want to learn new skills and expand your marketing possibilities? In Beyond Book Indexing, edited by Diane Brenner and Marilyn Rowland, 12 articles written by 10 noted indexing professionals, provide an in-depth look at current and emerging computer-based technologies and offer suggestions for obtaining work in these fields. Extensive references and a glossary round out this informative and exciting new book. 2000/150 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-081-1 $25.00 ASI Members • $31.25 Non-Members • • • READ THE REVIEW — from the ASI's Culinary Indexing SIG |
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Glossary
of Terminology in Abstracting, Classification,
Indexing, and Thesaurus Construction
2nd Edition
By Hans H. Wellisch This updated version of the popular classic defines terms used in writings on abstracting, indexing, classification, and thesaurus construction, as well as terms for the most common types of documents and their parts. Available: May 2000/Approx 70 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-094-3 Members—$14 • Non-Members—$20 |
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Marketing
Your Indexing Services, Second Edition
Edited by Anne Leach This is a collection of articles from ASI’s Key Words, with additional chapters by Anne Leach. It includes strategies for beginning indexers and new business owners, as well as established professionals. An excellent addition to any freelancer’s library. 1998/62 pp/softbound/ISBN 1-57387-054-4 Members—$15 • Non-Members—$20 • • • READ THE REVIEW — from the ASI's Culinary Indexing SIG |
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Starting
an Indexing Business, Third Edition
Edited by Enid L. Zafran This popular work offers advice to those entering the field of indexing. It covers indexing as a second job, as an “at-home” business for a parent with young children, and as a full-time career. Starting with an introduction by Carolyn McGovern, former ASI president, who explains what an indexer is and what an indexer does, it includes articles from a range of contributors on what publishers expect, what you need to set up shop, and how to find clients. Also included are a recent ASI fee survey of members, and a sample agreement form for indexers to use when contracting for their services. 1998/70 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-074-9 Members—$25 • Non-Members—$30 • • • READ THE REVIEW — from the ASI's Culinary Indexing SIG |
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Directory
of Indexing and Abstracting Courses and Seminars
Edited by Maryann Corbett No matter what you want to learn about abstracting or indexing, this guide will help you find out where to learn it. Library professionals, online information designers, abstractor and indexer freelancers, and publishers’ staffs can all find courses that suit their needs in the Directory. Included are courses from public, private, and proprietary institutions in the U.S. and Canada. 1998/29 pp/softbound/ISBN 1-57387-056-0 Members—$12 • Non-Members—$18 |
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Indexing
Specialties: History Edited by Margie Towery This compilation of articles focuses on the indexing of history textbooks, art history, medieval and Renaissance history, Latin American history, and gender and sexual orientation language issues. The authors’ intelligent advice and discussions will assist both new and experienced indexers who work in the field of history and related disciplines. 1998/64 pp/softbound/ISBN 1-57387-055-2 Members—$12 • Non-Members—$18 |
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The
Indexer’s Guide to the Internet, 2nd Edition
By Lori Lathrop The Indexer’s Guide to the Internet, 2nd Edition, is a must-read for indexing professionals interested in learning about Internet tools and information resources. In this thoroughly updated, expanded edition of her 1994 book, ASI president Lori Lathrop points readers to useful sites for indexers, while providing numerous informative how-to’s, including tips on selecting equipment and service providers, locating other indexers and professionals online, deciphering “geek-speak” (Internet jargon), designing Web sites, and using Internet search tools. A directory to ASI member home pages, glossary, bibliography, and index are also included. 1999/90 pp/softbound ISBN 1-57387-078-1 Members—$25 • Non-members—$31.25 |
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