Author: Nancy C. Mulvany
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226550176
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Since 1994, Nancy Mulvany's Indexing Books has been the gold standard for thousands of professional indexers, editors, and authors. This long-awaited second edition, expanded and completely updated, will be equally revered. Like its predecessor, this edition of Indexing Books offers comprehensive, reliable treatment of indexing principles and practices relevant to authors and indexers alike. In addition to practical advice, the book presents a big-picture perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. New to this edition are discussions of "information overload" and the role of the index, open-system versus closed-system indexing, electronic submission and display of indexes, and trends in software development, among other topics. Mulvany is equally comfortable focusing on the nuts and bolts of indexing—how to determine what is indexable, how to decide the depth of an index, and how to work with publisher instructions—and broadly surveying important sources of indexing guidelines such as The Chicago Manual of Style, Sun Microsystems, Oxford University Press, NISO TR03, and ISO 999. Authors will appreciate Mulvany's in-depth consideration of the costs and benefits of preparing one's own index versus hiring a professional, while professional indexers will value Mulvany's insights into computer-aided indexing. Helpful appendixes include resources for indexers, a worksheet for general index specifications, and a bibliography of sources to consult for further information on a range of topics. Indexing Books is both a practical guide and a manifesto about the vital role of the human-crafted index in the Information Age. As the standard indexing reference, it belongs on the shelves of everyone involved in writing and publishing nonfiction books.
Indexing Books, Second Edition
Author: Nancy C. Mulvany
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226550176
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Since 1994, Nancy Mulvany's Indexing Books has been the gold standard for thousands of professional indexers, editors, and authors. This long-awaited second edition, expanded and completely updated, will be equally revered. Like its predecessor, this edition of Indexing Books offers comprehensive, reliable treatment of indexing principles and practices relevant to authors and indexers alike. In addition to practical advice, the book presents a big-picture perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. New to this edition are discussions of "information overload" and the role of the index, open-system versus closed-system indexing, electronic submission and display of indexes, and trends in software development, among other topics. Mulvany is equally comfortable focusing on the nuts and bolts of indexing—how to determine what is indexable, how to decide the depth of an index, and how to work with publisher instructions—and broadly surveying important sources of indexing guidelines such as The Chicago Manual of Style, Sun Microsystems, Oxford University Press, NISO TR03, and ISO 999. Authors will appreciate Mulvany's in-depth consideration of the costs and benefits of preparing one's own index versus hiring a professional, while professional indexers will value Mulvany's insights into computer-aided indexing. Helpful appendixes include resources for indexers, a worksheet for general index specifications, and a bibliography of sources to consult for further information on a range of topics. Indexing Books is both a practical guide and a manifesto about the vital role of the human-crafted index in the Information Age. As the standard indexing reference, it belongs on the shelves of everyone involved in writing and publishing nonfiction books.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226550176
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Since 1994, Nancy Mulvany's Indexing Books has been the gold standard for thousands of professional indexers, editors, and authors. This long-awaited second edition, expanded and completely updated, will be equally revered. Like its predecessor, this edition of Indexing Books offers comprehensive, reliable treatment of indexing principles and practices relevant to authors and indexers alike. In addition to practical advice, the book presents a big-picture perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. New to this edition are discussions of "information overload" and the role of the index, open-system versus closed-system indexing, electronic submission and display of indexes, and trends in software development, among other topics. Mulvany is equally comfortable focusing on the nuts and bolts of indexing—how to determine what is indexable, how to decide the depth of an index, and how to work with publisher instructions—and broadly surveying important sources of indexing guidelines such as The Chicago Manual of Style, Sun Microsystems, Oxford University Press, NISO TR03, and ISO 999. Authors will appreciate Mulvany's in-depth consideration of the costs and benefits of preparing one's own index versus hiring a professional, while professional indexers will value Mulvany's insights into computer-aided indexing. Helpful appendixes include resources for indexers, a worksheet for general index specifications, and a bibliography of sources to consult for further information on a range of topics. Indexing Books is both a practical guide and a manifesto about the vital role of the human-crafted index in the Information Age. As the standard indexing reference, it belongs on the shelves of everyone involved in writing and publishing nonfiction books.
Publication Index - Highway Research Board
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research Board
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airports
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airports
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Fishery Publication Index, 1975-79
Author: Lee C. Thorson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Fishery Publication Index, 1920-54 : Publication of the Bureau of Fisheries and Fishery Publications of the Fish and Wildlife Service by Series, Authors, and Subjects
Author: United States. Department of the Interior. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Fishery Publication Index, 1965-74
Author: Mary Ellen Engett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publications are listed numerically and indexed by author and subject.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publications are listed numerically and indexed by author and subject.
Fishery Publication Index; 1920-54
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1092
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1092
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index
Indexing
Author: Pat F. Booth
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110948591
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110948591
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Book Review Digest
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, Cumulative Index
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1348
Book Description