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 […]
In partnership with our exclusive health coverage provider, LIG Solutions, we hope you and your family continue to have a safe and healthy 2022! Check out the Summer 22 newsletter, chock full of articles to expand your health and wellness awareness and learn about new health insurance solutions. You’ll find Healthy Living Ideas from some […]
In planning ASI’s 2023 Conference and future conferences, we need to find out if you are ready to meet at an in-person event or if you prefer an online conference. We want to ensure we choose the options that best suit our members’ preferences, whether location, investment level, or type of conference. Hearing from you […]
The ASI Publisher Outreach Committee held its first meeting in March 2018, after then-president Kendra Millis asked Joan Shapiro to head up the initiative to promote the field of indexing to the broader publishing community.
A good marketing plan for indexers should include more than a letter-writing campaign and the dreaded cold calls. Even savvy marketers are often missing a key part of their plan: establishing yourself as an expert. When faced with a multitude of indexers in the mix for a single project, you need to be proactive in […]
