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Learn the basics of  back-of-the-book indexing and be introduced to the electronic world of information management. Indexing is a specialized skill now in demand by book and Internet publishers. Learn about the different kinds of indexes and their parts, the mechanics of indexing and what indexing software can and cannot do, what you're going to need to know to index in various areas and disciplines, and how to edit an index. Compiling a useful and elegant index requires, first, close and careful reading, and then an unexpected combination of craft, good judgment, determination, attention to detail and an eye for the big picture, informed intuition, a busy mind that sees connections, and the ability to budget time. If you think this describes you, then add to your editing skills by taking this seminar.

Mary Newberry is an experienced indexer, editor and teacher. Her indexing experience includes creating over 70 back-of-the-book indexes, most in scholarly publishing. Recently, Mary's indexing experience has included contracts for various government online databases and documents and the development and teaching of the online indexing course for Ryerson University. Mary Newberry has served as co-president of the Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d'indexation (ISC/SCI) since 2009.

Saturday, May 12
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Registration - $230 members, $260 non-members (HST extra)
Early Registration (by May 5) - $195 members, $225 non-members (HST extra)
Northrop Frye Hall Room 007
73 Queen's Park Crescent East, Victoria College, University of Toronto