Hmmmm? Think about these 2 questions What is an index? Where can an index be found?

1. My life as an Index: and how to use meclick controlled for your reading ease!Click for next slide p.1

2. I am an Index and I have an important job to do. Do you know what it is? click p. 2

3. Hmmmm? Think about these 2 questions • What is an index? • Where can an index be found?  Now discuss your thoughts with your neighbor in the lab and answer the 2 questions for slide 3 on your work sheet click p.3

4. Definition: Index • n.pl.in·dex·es or in·di·ces (-d-sz) 1. Something that serves to guide, point out, or otherwise facilitate reference, especially: • a. An alphabetized list of names, places, and subjects treated in a printed work, giving the page or pages on which each item is mentioned. • b. A thumb index. • c. A table, file, or catalog. • d. An electronic on-line file containing a list of data items arranged for raid and convenient • WRITE YOUR DEFINITION OF AN INDEX ON YOUR WORKSHEET FOR SLIDE 4 click p.4

5. An index is an alphabetical listing of subjects found in an informational book, iPod, Cell phones, or on an on-line database. Indexes are all around us in a variety of sources. Not just books! In a book an index points you to the page numbers on which those subjects can be found. An on-line database will usually link you to the subject/sclick p.5 WHAT AM I ?

6. What is an electronic on-line database/index? Basically, an index is a tool that points at, or leads you to something else.  Index can be both print and on-line formats. Each index will have its own order and you must be able to decode the order to successfully use the index. • On-line electronic database examples are: • InfoTrac: on-line electronic database/index for periodicals • OPAC: on-line electronic database/index for Library materials such as Alexandria or Follett Click p.6

7. So, what is a print index? • Print examples: • Textbook: Look in the back of one of your textbooks. You will probably find an index.  If you look for a particular topic, the index will list the page numbers in the textbook where that topic is located. • Non-fiction books: One or more indexes may appear at the end of a non-fiction book. Topic indexes are most common. Author or person indexes are also used in both non-fiction books and textbooks. Indexes are more specific than tables of contents. Using a book index is a way to understand the basic methods of using other indexes such as periodical indexes and databases. • Encyclopedias/multi volume sets: Usually the last book in an encyclopedia set will have the main index. The index information will include both the volume number and page number of the topic. click p.7

8. I am in the back of a single volume book, in the last volume of a multi-volume set of books, in the last volume of an encyclopedia set and I can even be an electronic database for periodicals (InfoTrac) and books (OPAC) • What kind of order am I in? I know you know it… Alphabetical (ABC) • SAY IT ALOUD! ____ _____ _____ click p. 8 WHERE AM I???????? I am all over the place!I can be found in non-fiction books, textbooks and electronic sources. My job is to help you find subjects and topics in the sources you are using. You should know this already…but to make sure you do -read again about where you can find me

9. Why use me in a book ???? One of the primary reasons for using an index in a book is to avoid having to read the entire book to locate just the bits of information you want to read or need. Indexes are usually designed to be searched by: keyword, subject, title, and author (Sometimes even a date will be used). An index search makes any research task so much easier than having to thumb through the whole book, an encyclopedia or periodical in hopes of finding what you need. click p.9 WHY USE ME???

10. More about me…………An index is the most valuable research tool for print resources that we have. If you are looking for specific information and you pick up a book that looks interesting, but has no index, REJECT IT! Go find another book. In most cases, someone else has written just as good a book on the same topic and had the sense to index it so you can find the information you want without having to read the entire book. For humor cluck then click P.10

11. Yes, there is a proverbial exception to the rule..isn’t there always! The only case in which you may need to use a book without an index is when you use a primary source or older non-fiction classic written by an expert in the subject field. When this occurs the Table of Contentsmay help you if…there is one in the book at all. click P.11

12. HOW AM I USED? • Rules to remember: • ABC ORDER • KEY WORDS/MAIN IDEAS • TOPICS/SUBJECTS • TITLE • AUTHOR • TYPE OF INDEX USED • Any others???? • YES! PUNCTUATION –punctuation is important in both print and non-print indexes • , : ; see next slide click P.12

13. : ; , Comma Semi colon All three of these symbols have a job to do in an index. The colon: introducesthe reader to what is to follow example: Automobiles, 1:43 The semi colon: links information together, like a sub topic with a page number. example sub topic under Automobiles, 1:43,45,54 & 62, model A; 8:102 The Comma: simply separates items in a list. Example: Automobiles, 1:43,45,54 & 62 Colon click P. 13

14. Automobiles, 1:43, 45; 3:222, 4:341-342; 6:521,612 model A; 8:102; see also cars Ford, Henry, 3:275; 4:342-343 Multi-volume index Ford, Henry [American Inventor] F:473 Automobiles and Henry Ford: a look at History [book by Sherwood] Sherwood, Robert Emmet A:398 Encyclopedia index Automobiles 165,243, 255,283 Ford, Henry 104-105, 105 (ill.) Single volume index Click P. 14

15. Subject or Name Volume number Page number Automobiles, 1:43, 45; 3:222, 4:341-342; 6:521,612 model A; 8:102; see also cars Ford, Henry, 3:275; 4:342-343 Multi-volume Index Volume number should always be in bold click P. 15

16. Volume number or letter Subject or Name Page number Automobiles and Henry Ford: a look at History, [book by Sherwood] Sherwood, Robert Emmet A:398 Ford, Henry [American Inventor], F:473 Encyclopedia Index notice the volume number/letter is in bold typeclick P. 16

17. Subject or Name Page number Automobiles, 165,243, 255,283; model A; 8:102; see also cars Ford, Henry, 104-105,105 (ill.) Single Volume sourceWhat does (ill.) mean? (it doesn’t mean sick!) What does see also (Also known as a cross reference) mean? Tell your neighbor in the lab….. And answer on your work sheet. Click P 17

18. Rock and Roll is here to stay. Rock A. Billie. Rolling Stone 215.10 (Feb.2009): p43. (195 words). Full text ABOVE is citation information for a magazine article that has been taken from electronic database that indexes periodicals. What is the name of that electronic database/index? click P 18

19. Alexandria is an example of what type of on-line electronic data base (index) O my! O! What is it? Click 19

20. REVIEW TYPES OF INDEXES • Electronic • On-line data bases for Periodicals Ours is Infotrac but there are many more services available   • Card catalog (OPAC) • Non-fiction print • Encyclopedias (one whole book for a set usually the last book in the set) • Specialized –subject specific • Multiple volume /Specialized Encyclopedias (usually at the back of the book) • Non-fiction books-subject specific -index in the back of the book REVIEW HOW TO USE • Key words • main ideas • Subject • Topics •  ABC ORDER • Author • Title • Punctuation important • Volume number or letter REVIEW, REVIEW and REMEMBERclick P. 20

21. You are done! Write your name on your worksheet before handing it into Ms. Schmirler. Hand your paper in! After turning in your paper close out of the Power Point and go back to North’s IMC Webpage and visit one of the fun sites underNow that your work is done! BYE HOPE YOU USE ME SOON!