Training on how to create ebook indexes: a gap analysis

Training courses on book indexing are available around the world, but the content they provide on how to create ebook indexes varies. In this article, we review five courses from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom that are aimed at people aspiring to become professional indexers. We identify what is missing on ebook index creation and provide recommendations on how to improve them. The gaps we found are primarily about how to make ebook indexes interactive and how to discuss the creation of ebook indexes with clients.