"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!
Principles of Indexing Training Course
ASI’s new Principles of Indexing 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
Join us for Indexing Playground on September 16
Join us on September 16, 2026, for ASI’s Indexing Playground—where indexers get to take a well-earned break from working to chat with other indexers. This informal Zoom gathering offers a chance to connect, compare notes, and swap ideas with peers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Come ready to share, learn, and maybe even laugh about quirks only other indexers would appreciate. More »»»
Online Learning Courses
ASI Online Learning Course: Embedded Indexing
During "Embedded Indexing," ASI's newest three-part Online Learning Course, Anne Fifer will break down what embedded indexing is and what the advantages are, for the indexer and the publisher, of using embedded indexing. She will explain the programs used for embedded indexing and which tools work best for which tasks. See the course outline for more details. More »»»
Newsletter
See Also—September 2026
In your September See Also ● Find a volunteer job right for you ● Take a deep dive into embedded indexing ● Sept. 16 Playground on subject specialties ● Indexing philosophy webinar: You have what it takes ● Meghan Wagner takes up Key Words editorship ● Start thinking about Indexing Day ● Chapters and SIGs news ● Associated Industry News ● It’s tax time again ● Spotlight on Andrew Ascherl More »»»
AI News
Guide to Evaluating an AI-Generated Book Index
The AI Committee of the American Society for Indexing is pleased to release our guide to evaluating an AI-generated book index for authors and editors. While our research indicates that generative AI does not produce adequate book indexes, we recognize that some authors, editors, and software developers may prefer to personally verify this, and so we have created the guide, which is designed to be a quick, efficient way to evaluate an index for adequacy. More »»»
Webinars
ASI Webinar Replay: Indexing Philosophy Books—Bringing lofty ideas (and indexes) down to Earth
Known to be abstract, difficult, and filled with technical jargon, philosophy books present unique challenges and opportunities for indexers. The presentation will cover the development of philosophy, major divisions and trends within the discipline, and best practices for crafting indexes for philosophy books. More »»»
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