Do I have to use controlled vocabularies when indexing?
No, controlled vocabularies are not required in the OHMS system but they are recommended. The Nunn Center has found that using controlled vocabularies in both the subjects and keywords fields …
But does OHMS support controlled vocabularies if I want them?
Yes! OHMS has a great system for incorporating controlled vocabularies into the indexing module. After creating and uploading a thesaurus into OHMS, these terms will be available in an autocomplete …
How long should my index segments be?
The Nunn Center’s general rule is approximately 5 minutes, however this varies based on the level of indexing you have chosen as well as the content of the interview itself. …
How do I know whether I should include something as a keyword?
As a general rule, if a topic makes up at least 20% of a segment you should probably include it as a keyword. Choose words that are unique to that …