INFO 4203 NCC Information Indexing and Organization Exercise

Exercise 6: Book Indexing

Purpose

Book indexing is still a major activity in the indexing world, albeit not the only one. Old fashion publishing is still alive and well (and growing) and so far no acceptable computer program exists that will adequately index a book automatically. Note: If you are interested in freelance indexing, this is where the greatest opportunities are.

Procedures

Select a non-fiction book of your choice.

Write a short synopsis of the book so I will understand the content, in case I am unfamiliar with the book, which is likely.

Index the first 3 chaptersHelp aids:–Read Chapters 13 and 14 of the textbook- The

Chicago Manual of StyleLinks to an external site.

has a lengthy chapter on indexing style and I would urge all of you to consult it. This famous reference book is available in almost any library and online.