Melbourne Indexers: Indexing handwritten journals

'Peppercorn' Meeting Room, Level 1 Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Even in this computer age, handwritten journals are still popular. Indexing these has a long history. This session will explore some of the methods, tools and terminology being used by those keeping journals today. Are there tips for professional indexers? Parking is available down the side of the building. If you are travelling by public […]

Melbourne Indexers: Military and Wartime History

'Peppercorn' Meeting Room, Level 1 Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

In recent times there has been a resurgence of interest in the history and commemoration of twentieth-century wars and those who served in them, especially in the lead-up to the 100th anniversaries of the Gallipoli campaign and the ending of World War I. This interest has been was accompanied by the publication of numerous books […]

Melbourne Indexers: Indexing music biographies

'Peppercorn' Meeting Room, Level 1 Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Indexing biographies can be tricky – indexing biographies connected with Classical music can be trickier! If the readers are musicians, they will be looking for information on symphonies, piano trios, Middle Period style and so on. This doesn’t fit conveniently under a chronological arrangement nor a name/event one. Susan Pierotti will bring some Classical music […]