"A good index is a minor work of art but it is also the product of clear thought and meticulous care."
An index is an essential roadmap that reveals the hidden gems within a book or document. American Society for Indexing offers a rich array of resources designed to enhance your indexing prowess.
Find an Indexer
When you need an indexer, we connect you to the right one. Choose from two complementary methods: the Indexer Locator and the Jobs Hotline.
Become a Member
By joining ASI, you become part of the nation’s only association dedicated exclusively to indexers and indexing. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, ASI can help you!
Train in Indexing
Our Training Course provides self-paced learning through four online modules that provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of indexing and related activities.
Learn Online
Webinars from experienced indexers and in-depth online learning courses provide you with the opportunity to enhance your indexing knowledge.
AI News
ASI releases white paper “LLM-Generated Book Indexes: Can They Replace Professionally Created Indexes?”
The AI Committee of the American Society for Indexing is pleased to announce the release of our white paper investigating the quality of LLM-generated book indexes, "LLM-Generated Book Indexes: Can They Replace Professionally Created Indexes?" More »»»
Webinars
ASI Webinar: Legal Indexing: A Brief Introduction
Legal Indexing: A Brief Introduction, presented by Jennifer Allison, will introduce you to foundational information about the U.S. legal system and provide strategies and tips for creating indexes for law-related books. Whether you have done legal indexing or want to learn more about it, Jennifer's insight into this specialized field will help you discover whether legal indexing is an area you would like to pursue. More »»»
News
They’re back—the ASI Indexing Awards!
The 2025 competition for the ASI Indexing Awards is now open. You are invited to submit a final PDF version of a book that you indexed with a publication date of 2024 for consideration. The first-place winners will each receive $500. Submissions will be accepted through August 29, 2025. More »»»
Newsletter
See Also—August 2025
In your August See Also ● Join indexers on the Playground ● Be aware of ASI-targeted scam ● Statement on artificial intelligence and indexing available ● Web team member needed ● Indexing Awards deadline nears ● Chapters and SIGs news ● Associated Industry News ● Business and Marketing —New law’s effects on business owners ● Spotlight on Caitlin Morgan More »»»
Online Learning Courses
ASI Online Learning Course Replay: Make Your Own Macros—Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Indexing and Increase Accuracy
Three-Part Course with Elizabeth Bartmess. Macros are like mini-programs that anyone can write. They allow users to perform a longer series of tasks with a quick keyboard shortcut and can speed indexing, increase accuracy, and reduce small annoyances. Macros can invert names, clean text, and do many other useful tasks. Attendees will learn to design and troubleshoot simple and complex macros. More »»»
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