Indexing

What is indexing? Point out its importance.

Ans: Indexing is the act of providing indicator to a file and collection of record o make items easier to retrieve. The literary meaning of indexing is an indicator or guide. Indexing is an important aid to filing. Filing without indexing is incomplete.

Importance of Indexing:
The following are the importance of indexing;
a) It helps to locate the required information of files properly.
b) It increases the efficiency of office works.
c) It saves time and effort while searching document.
d) It helps in arranging and preserving the important documents in a systematic and scientific manner.
e) It gives the details information of correspondence.