For many indexers, work is solitary. You spend time with your current project then move on to the next one. You face both indexing and business challenges on your own, and some days you yearn for workmates—even if it’s for a short chat. At those times, it helps to connect with other indexers.
Plan to join us for ASI’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 19, at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00 pm Eastern time. The meeting, to be conducted via Zoom, will offer networking time for members before the meeting starts. At the general meeting, Gina Guilinger will deliver the president’s report, Cheryl Lenser will give the treasurer’s report, […]
If you haven’t voted, it’s time to cast your ballot in the 2023 ASI Board of Directors election! The following candidates have agreed to serve and, if elected, will take office at the Annual Meeting on May 19, 2023. To help you make an informed vote, biographies and vision statements are available here. President-Elect Shelley […]
Indexers view books with a unique perspective. They look for concepts and ideas that readers seek and determine the best ways to help them find what they’re looking for. This year’s ASI conference considers the indexer perspective—past, present, and future. By taking a look back, indexers can discover how their work has been informed. Real-world […]
The annual ASI conference is coming this April, and one of the best ways to learn is by teaching others! Each year the variety and quality of the conference presentations is impressive, thanks to you. We are accepting proposals now. Consider sharing what you’ve learned–at our 2023 conference.
Nominations Due March 10, 2023 Call for Hines Nominations ASI’s Theodore C. Hines Award recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to ASI and to the indexing profession. The deadline for submitting a nomination for the 2023 award is March 10, 2023. Please consider making a nomination for ASI’s highest service honor! Hines Award nominees […]
We’re looking for volunteers to join the webmaster team! If you enjoy updating and tinkering with your own website, this could be the perfect job for you. The workload is fairly light and we help each other out as needed, so the responsibility never feels too onerous. It’s a great way for newer members to […]
Who do you know who would be a good board member? ASI’s Nominating Committee invites your participation and assistance. ASI needs your energy, experience, creativity, and commitment to ensure the continued dynamic growth of this unique organization of information professionals. In return, by serving ASI you will gain a more nuanced and in-depth understanding of […]
Getting Better! Improving the indexing mind, body and business This special event will be held virtually via Zoom, on Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2, 2022. Whether you are a new indexer or have years of experience, you continually strive to improve. This special event features five speakers who are ready to show you […]
ASI Webinar: An Introduction to Abstracting—A Way to Enhance Your Indexing on September 28 with Lisa Ryan. Abstracting is an indexing specialty that adds value to a document by providing a summary and bibliographic detail of the work. Abstracts are formal summaries, giving a brief objective summary of the essential content of a book or […]
