"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.
News
You are invited to ASI’s next Indexing Playground
August 27. The Indexing Playground is ASI’s version of water cooler conversation—an opportunity to informally gather with peers and chat about indexing. Because, let’s be honest, there really is no one else in your life who will listen to you go on about cross references and letter-by-letter vs word-by-word, is there?
The Zoom call will be divided into four breakout rooms. You can join one and stay, or slide in and out of them as you please. The rooms for this playground are: ● Indexing During Naptime: Indexing around children’s schedules ● Indexing into the Sunset: When the retirement years are upon you ● Turning Peanuts into Caviar: Growing your business from a side job to your main job ● Recess: A digital sandbox with no agenda More »»»
ASI initiatives in response to AI indexes
AI chatbots based on large language models (LLMs) do not make adequate indexes. Consequently, our primary risk is not from AI per se but from authors, editors, publishers, and software developers who may lack the indexing skills to adequately/properly evaluate AI-generated indexes and recognize their shortcomings. More »»»
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 »»»
Webinars
ASI Webinar Replay: Building a Successful Mentorship
Building a Successful Mentorship with Carlisle Froese. Mentorship is a great tool for improving or acquiring skills in indexing. Learn how to establish a successful independent mentorship, and gain tools for successful partnerships that enhance your indexing process and save you time. More »»»
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