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   Jacqueline Pitchford - Freelance Accredited Indexer & Information Analyst  

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What is an index and what it isn't

An index is a structured list in alphabetical, numerical or chronological order with references to and between relevant subjects, names, concepts and other parts in the text of a book, periodical, website or other publication.

It is not a table of contents or simply a list of words appearing in a text. A proper index cannot be generated by a computer, but is written by an indexer who has read the book and who has identified the main subjects, names and other items in the text. The indexer has translated these subjects into search terms suiting the reader and has made relevant references to the location in the text, between search terms and from synonyms, and has made the mutual relation between search terms visible.

The index often appears in the back of a book. Depending on the type of publication and search requirements different indexes can be made: subject indexes, name indexes, chronological indexes or a combination thereof. A good index makes a publication more reader-friendly as the reader can quickly find out where the subject of his/her interest can be found. A good index therefore adds value to your publication.

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My indexing services

I make indexes for general science and scientific books, lifestyle books, school/textbooks, general reference publications, loose-leave publications, periodicals, yearbooks and other types of publications. I use the specialised indexing programme Macrex or can use the client's software if wished.

I am experienced in the following subject areas:

  • agriculture
  • consumer goods
  • culture and society
  • economy and trade
  • energy
  • environment and nature
  • history
  • human rights
  • international relations
  • law and legislation
  • monuments and historic buildings
  • social sciences
  • transportation and logistics

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Clients

Clients I worked for directly and indirectly include:                                                                                                                                

"I feel confident in outsourcing indexing assignments to Jacqueline. She meets all the conditions to deliver a good index: reliability, accuracy and punctuality" - Henk Revier, VOF Sewalt & Revier

You can find an overview of indexed books here.

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Last update:
22/02/2010