In Homage to the Humble Index.
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| Title: | In Homage to the Humble Index. |
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| Authors: | Hoch, Matthew (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Singing. May/Jun2026, Vol. 82 Issue 5, p525-530. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: | *History, *Electronic publishing, *Scholarly communication, *Books, *Newsletters, *Information retrieval, Professional practice, Publishing, Abstracting & indexing services |
| Abstract: | This editorial focuses on the significance and value of indexes in academic scholarship, particularly emphasizing the human role in creating them despite advances in digital search technologies. It traces the history of indexing from early printed works and biblical concordances to modern professional indexing societies, highlighting the intellectual labor and reader-oriented perspective that human indexers provide. The author shares a personal journey from undervaluing indexes to appreciating their role in enhancing accessibility, accuracy, and engagement with texts. Concluding, the editorial announces the reinstatement of the Journal of Singing’s volume index, underscoring its unique contribution as a complementary resource to electronic databases and AI tools for readers and researchers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | This editorial focuses on the significance and value of indexes in academic scholarship, particularly emphasizing the human role in creating them despite advances in digital search technologies. It traces the history of indexing from early printed works and biblical concordances to modern professional indexing societies, highlighting the intellectual labor and reader-oriented perspective that human indexers provide. The author shares a personal journey from undervaluing indexes to appreciating their role in enhancing accessibility, accuracy, and engagement with texts. Concluding, the editorial announces the reinstatement of the Journal of Singing’s volume index, underscoring its unique contribution as a complementary resource to electronic databases and AI tools for readers and researchers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 10867732 |
| DOI: | 10.53830/sing.00217 |
