"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.
Webinars
ASI Webinar: Indexing Philosophy Books—Bringing lofty ideas (and indexes) down to Earth
August 26, 2026. 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 »»»
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 »»»
Newsletter
See Also—August 2026
In your August See Also • Gain skills and insight on indexing philosophy books • THRIVE team digs into survey results • Educate others on AI and indexing • Mark calendar for September Playground • Help expand ASI’s reach through Outreach Committee • Tap into ASI archive for professional development • Chapters and SIGs News • ISC/SCI recognizes art book indexer • Spotlight on Kimberly Israel More »»»
AI News
IndexerLabs Review
July 2026 Prepared by ASI AI Committee IndexerLabs advertises “accurate, elegant, publication-ready indexes comparable to professional work”, produced using a custom model trained on 1,000+ indexes harvested from the open web. The IndexerLabs website offers indexes starting at $99/book in less than 2 hours and alleges that a comparable human index would cost $3,000/book and 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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