Media-Based Indexing
Newspapers
Newspaper indexing is very much a cross between journal indexing and database
indexing. It is similar to journal indexing in that only the one title is
indexed, but it has the characteristics of a database in having a range of
fields. Depending on the newspaper concerned, and the type and depth of coverage
required will influence the number of fields required.
Master Indexing can:
- Provide indexing for an existing newspaper index.
- Set up the database structure for a new newspaper index, and commence
the indexing.
- Act as a consultant to provide advice on setting up a newspaper index
database in close consultation with the client, and to train the staff in
newspaper indexing.
Pictorial Indexing
Pictorial indexing is just a specialist type of database indexing covering
both still and moving images. Still images in the form of photos or slides are
the most commonly indexed, and provide most of the challenges. Moving images are
in fact a series of still images with time and (usually) sound components.
Moving images in the form of film, video or DVD are usually best approached as
catalogue records, and should include a short summary of the action.
Master Indexing can provide either indexing or consultancy services on the
indexing of still images. Depending on the subject matter in question, use of a
controlled vocabulary, like Australian Pictorial Thesaurus is highly
recommended.
CD-ROM and DVD Indexing
Indexing of books or databases for CD-ROM or DVD output can be carried out in the
conventional indexing manner, and then transferred across to the appropriate medium.
Web Indexing
Indexing of individual web pages or a number of pages comprising a site can
be carried out. The most important aspect of web indexing is to value-add to the
specific page by indexing terms, which do not appear on the page. Unlike
conventional book indexing you cannot use see or see also references to refer to
synonyms, so it is essential to add the additional synonyms and use hyperlinks
to take the user to the appropriate page.
Master Indexing can provide web-indexing services.