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INFS 656 - Abstracting and Indexing

Course Overview

Principles and practical methods of abstracting and indexing. Topics include pre- and post-coordinate indexing, concept analysis, vocabulary control, construction and evaluation of thesauri and of indexes for books, periodicals, and series; emphasis on the role of the computer in indexing.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education

The course lecturer should have successfully completed courses in librarianship at the graduate level, including courses on abstracting and indexing. A Master’s degree is required.

Experience

The lecturer must have at least two years’ experience as a professional librarian, preferably in an academic library. Ideally, the candidate will have had taught a course in Abstracting and Indexing.

Other

The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Hiring Unit: School of Information Studies

Course Title: INFS 656 - Abstracting and Indexing

Credits: 3 credit course

Schedule: R 5:35pm - 8:25pm

Location: WONG 1030

Salary: $11,479.00

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025 - this posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply. You have until midnight the day before the deadline to apply to submit your application.

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School of Information StudiesAbstracting and IndexingINFS 656 01Wong 1030Thursday - 5:35pm - 8:25pm2025-10-14