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Title: In Homage to the Humble Index.
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]
Copyright of Journal of Singing is the property of National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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