I'm delighted to be up for the position of SIG manager.

I have worked as a freelancer on websites and indexes (not just
website indexes) since 2006. I do a lot of website maintenance and
re-development, not so much indexing, although I hope to change that!
I passed the Society of Indexers (UK) accredited indexing course
earlier this year.

Prior to self-employment, I worked at the University of Dundee
(1997-2006) as the University Web Administrator, and in various
capacities at the Medical Library, Ninewells Hospital & Medical
School, Dundee (1993-1997). I'm Chartered with the Chartered
Institute of Library & Information Professionals (2003), and I have a
degree in English and a postgraduate diploma in Library & Information
Science.

As Heather mentioned, I'm currently the webmaster for the Taxonomies &
Controlled Vocabularies SIG, and the recipient of the inaugural Web
Indexing Award.

I live and work from my home in Kirriemuir, Scotland, a wee town in
the foothills of the Angus glens and the birthplace of J.M. Barrie
(author of Peter Pan) and Bon Scott (AC/DC). I share home with my
partner, Alec, and our wacky but adorable Gordon Setter.

Jessica's shoes will be tough to fill, but I hope, if I am elected, to
continue her good work.

Best wishes,
Rebecca (Linford)

Quoting Heather Hedden <heather@...>:

> I'm very pleased that we have two qualified candidates for the position
> of SIG manager, and would happy to see either of them in this position.
> I think it might be good for each of them to re-introduce themselves in
> a posting to the list.
>
> I'll just mention that:
> Jean Jesensky is president of the New England Chapter of ASI for 2008.
> Rebecca Linford was the winner of the 2008 Web Indexing award, and is
> currently the webmaster for the Taxonomies & Controlled Vocabularies SIG.
>
> Only SIG members (not everyone on this list) is eligible to vote.
>
> -- Heather
>
> Heather Hedden
> Hedden Information Management
> Heather@...
> http://www.Hedden-Information.com