Indexing Books: Principles & Practice

COURSE
Indexing Books: Principles & Practice
Dates: Time: Venue: 23-24 September 2011 9.30am 5.30pm CL-C306 (Computer Lab, Block C, Level 3, Room 06) Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), 501 Stirling Road Workshop Leader: Max McMaster, Master Indexing, Australia Fees: S$400 per person (for SBPA, APBA & APPA members) S$450 per person for group registration of 2 & above (non-members) S$480 per person (non-members)

COMPILING AN INDEX TO PUBLICATION

This workshop will provide all those with an interest in book indexing with an understanding of the processes involved in compiling an index. You will gain not only an insight into the art/science of indexing, but also develop the practical skills required, by actually compiling an index to an existing publication.

OUTLINE
The workshop will discuss the scope and initial steps in indexing: selection of terms headings and subheadings; cross-references, alphabetical arrangement; style of indexes; editing the index; evaluating indexes; and working with an indexer from the editors perspective. The second day will involve practical indexing of a small non-fiction publication using dedicated indexing software.

Day 1
Differences between an index and table of contents Purpose of the index How does the indexer get involved in the publishing process? Working with editors and authors Indexing software Scope of indexes and initial steps in indexing Selection of terms headings: subjects and names Arrangement of terms subheadings and style Cross-references Style of indexes Editing the index indexers and editors perspective Assessing and evaluating indexes
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Day 2
Indexing commands (using a free dedicated indexing software www.macrex.com for practice) Indexing of nominated text - Who is the audience? - Concepts to be indexed - Level of detail Style and editing issues Generation of Microsoft Word output file Emailing file to home/work

WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE

Practical exercises throughout this course will help you understand the indexing process and you will be able to compile an index to publications by the end of the course. Beginning indexers, editors, publishers, writers, librarians, editorial staff of non-commercial publications, and anyone with an interest in indexing will benefit from this course.

YOUR WORKSHOP LEADER

Max McMaster has been a freelance indexer for the past 18 years, working on the indexing of books, databases and journals. He specialised in indexing after spending 19 years in library and information fields, mainly in scientific disciplines. He has more than 1850 indexes to his name. Max runs indexing training courses for the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI), as well as other organisations and universities throughout Australia. Max is also an instructor for the online indexing course run through the University of California, Berkeley. He is a three-time winner of the ANZSI Medal for book indexing and is currently an ANZSI Council member. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

The trainer is well-versed in his field of expertise and was able to address all questions posed by the participants. Hes an engaging trainer. Senior Editor from Times Publishing Limited

Indexing is a tough skill to come by and courses teaching this in Singapore are rare. This was a great opportunity to learn more about it and was a very fruitful experience. Editor from Pearson Education South Asia

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Indexing Books: Principles & Practice 23-24 September 2011 | 9.30am to 5.30pm
COURSE ADMINISTRATION
Registration Fees (please tick one): S$400 per person (for SBPA, APBA & APPA members) S$450 per person for group registration of 2 & above (non-members) S$480 per person (non-members) Fee is nett and is in Singapore dollars (includes workshop materials and tea breaks). This course is eligible for SDF funding. Ways to register 1. Register online by visiting www.bookcouncil.sg, or 2. Complete the form below and fax it to (65) 6742 9466. Payment An invoice will be issued upon receipt of your registration form. Payment is required before the workshop commences or within 30 days of receipt of invoice, whichever is earlier. Payment to be made in Singapore Dollars, by cash, cheque or bank draft, payable to NBDCS. You may deliver your payment, with your name and contact details attached, immediately after you have faxed/emailed/submitted your online registration form. Please do not send cash in the post. Cancellation & Substitution Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable. Requests for cancellation must be made on/before 9 September 2011, after which a cancellation charge of 50% of the full course fee is applicable. Upon submission of your registration, you are deemed to have read and understood the registration procedures and accepted the terms contained therein. Mailing Address National Book Development Council of Singapore, 50 Geylang East Avenue 1, Singapore 389777 Enquiries Email : clap@bookcouncil.sg

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