If you’ve ever read an article in Key Words that you wanted to reference at a later date, you probably wished that the recent issues were indexed. Thanks to a team of ASI volunteers, your wish has come true! We’re pleased to announce that a new Key Words index comprising the last seven years of […]
Call for Presentation Proposals. Whether you are an experienced indexer with knowledge in a niche area or a newer indexer with a growing business, you have skills and knowledge to share with your ASI colleagues. Send us your conference proposal today!
Please help us welcome Sarahh Scher, the new editor of ASI’s quarterly journal Key Words. Sarahh will assume the role on April 1, 2024. Sarahh holds a PhD in art history from Emory University and an MFA in printmaking from New Mexico State University. As an art historian, she has published articles and book chapters […]
Call for Hines Award Nominations Nominations Due March 24, 2024 Do you know someone who has given unstintingly of their time and talents to ASI? Then consider nominating them for the 2024 Hines Award. ASI’s Theodore C. Hines Award recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to ASI and to the indexing profession. The deadline […]
ASI Webinar: Indexing Geographic Place-names—Information and Tools to Get Place-names Right with Bill Wheaton March 13, 2024 Bill Wheaton will provide information to help index geographic place-names. We’ll look at many aspects including: accurate spelling, identifying places whose names have changed, finding authoritative (and non-authoritative, but useful) sources of place-names, what sources to use to […]
For many indexers, work is solitary. You spend time with your current project then move to the next one. You face indexing and business challenges on your own, and some days you yearn for workmates—even if it’s for a short chat. At such times, it helps to connect with other indexers. Join us 1/24!
The American Society for Indexing is seeking an editor for its quarterly journal, Key Words. Key Words is the premier resource for indexing professionals in the United States. The editor will be responsible for planning the content for each issue, soliciting contributions, editing and proofreading copy, and supervising the layout production.
In your December See Also, read about esteemed indexer Kate Mertes, ASI’s special event on time-saving hacks, our new CINDEX tips and tricks webinar, 3 seats opening on the ASI board, seeking an editor for Key Words, volunteer positions for you, chapter & SIG events, the Purple Pen winner, and meet our Spotlight Mylinh Hamlington!
Esteemed indexer and former ASI President Kate Mertes has died. Indexing colleague and long-time friend Enid Zafran reflects on Kate’s life and accomplishments.
Creative Use of Tools and Functions for Improving Your Work Process January 17, 2024. Long-time CINDEX user and expert, Maria Sullivan encourages you to think about using CINDEX’s capabilities in ways beyond the obvious. Explore CINDEX techniques that can help you create an index more efficiently. Get an introduction to little-used tools and functions to […]
