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NSW Introduction to Book Indexing course
Location: Sydney
Type: Training
Date: 14-03-2009 09:30
NSW Introduction to Book Indexing course
ANZSI NSW will hold a Basic Book Indexing training course run by Glenda Browne over two days on Saturday 14 March and Saturday 21 March 2008 from 9:30 to 4:00 with a half-hour lunch.
It will be held at Thomson Legal & Regulatory, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont, Sydney.
Parking is available onsite if you provide your registration number in advance. The building is near the John's Square tram station and bus stops on Harris St. Lunch and morning and afternoon tea are included in the cost, and a workbook will be provided.
Course description
This is a two day introduction to the principles of book indexing. It includes:
- Useful references
- Indexing context (working with editors)
- Indexing processes (reading, highlighting, indexing, editing)
- Approaches to project planning, analysis of text, selection of indexable concepts, and indexing to the appropriate length
- Principles of indexing, including the wording of entries, and creation of cross-references
- Types of entries (subjects and names), elements of entries (headings, subheadings, locators)
- Names - special issues in the indexing of people, places, and organisations
- Alphabetical order, and other filing conventions
- Style of entries
- Editing and evaluating entries
- Indexing software – a brief introduction
The course is presented using lecture format, class discussions and exercises, and take-home exercises. Students receive a substantial workbook. At the end of this course you will be able to index a straightforward document. Most people find they need more practice before becoming professional indexers. The course includes discussions about the next steps to take, and hints on finding work.
Payment in advance is required. Cost is $565 for ANZSI members, $600 for non-members (no GST involved). There is a 40% discount for long-distance travellers (travel requiring an overnight stay). Half year ANZSI membership is available for $35 - you will have to pay the membership fee separately to the ANZSI Treasurer .
Course enquiries to Glenda Browne or (02) 47398199
Venue and parking enquiries to Lorraine Doyle or (02) 8587 7229 after 28 February.
Bookings and payments to Sue Flaxman: (02) 48613589 or 0423 197 044.
Payment can be made by cheque to ANZSI NSW or by direct deposit to account no. 2640 1017 0440 at the Commonwealth Bank Blaxland Branch - BSB 062-640. Applicants should ask for their name and 'ANZSI COURSE' to be put as the reference number (if the bank won't do this, just put a 4-digit number and let us know what it is. This allows us to track the deposits). Cheques should be posted to Sue Flaxman at 4 Loris St, East Bowral NSW 2576.
Refund Policy
The NSW Branch has determined the following refund policy for branch events: Cancellation prior to one week before an event with refund in full less a $25 administration fee; Cancellation less than 7 days before an event with 50% refund.
