Journal indexing compiles the key details from each article in a journal issue or volume to create an organized record that supports long-term access and research.
What’s involved in journal indexing:
- Reviewing the full issue(s) or volume(s) to identify all indexable material (articles, editorials, reviews, correspondence, etc.)
- Creating index entries for article titles, authors, topics, and keywords
- Cross-referencing related entries for ease of navigation
- Adhering to publisher or database-specific indexing standards and style guides
- Structuring entries for both print and digital formats
- Delivering the index in the format specified by the publisher or journal platform
- Flagging any inconsistencies, errors, or missing elements in the publication during indexing
- Offering indexing notes to maintain consistency across future volumes
I can also include the following to support your journal's production, accessibility, and long-term use:
- Creating a separate list of reviewers, editors, or contributors for reference
- Supplying a keyword or term list for metadata or database indexing
- Providing alternate terminology lists (e.g., abbreviations vs. full terms)
- Delivering a tagged or coded index for integration into online journal platforms
- Developing a controlled vocabulary or performing taxonomic mapping to group related topics consistently (especially useful for future issues)
For this service, I typically work on:
- Academic and nonfiction - humanities, law, life sciences, medicine & nursing, natural sciences, psychiatry, psychology, social sciences
- Publication types - journals
To request my resume or a complete list of projects, please get in touch via email or through the contact page.