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ASI initiatives in response to AI indexes

ASI initiatives in response to AI indexes

You may have recently seen threads on indexing discussion lists about AI. It’s a topic many of us are aware of and concerned about. At this time, however, it looks like AI chatbots based on large language models (LLMs) do not make adequate indexes. Consequently, our...
ASI website getting a makeover

ASI website getting a makeover

Over the next few weeks, you may notice some changes to the ASI website. Soon it will have a fresh new face. A team has been working to make the transition as smooth as possible, but tech happens. We appreciate your patience as we go through the steps to effect this...
They’re back—the ASI Indexing Awards!

They’re back—the ASI Indexing Awards!

Last year the American Society for Indexing (ASI) revamped its indexing awards program to better reflect the variety of work that indexers do. Instead of recognizing a single winner, the competition was divided into two broad categories, trade books and...
New members, join us for a meet and greet

New members, join us for a meet and greet

Calling all new members! Welcome to the American Society for Indexing! You are invited to attend a virtual meet and greet for our newest members on June 18 at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern. Whether you’ve been around for a year or a week, we are thrilled you have...
Connie Binder is the Recipient of the 2025 Hines Award

Connie Binder is the Recipient of the 2025 Hines Award

The Hines Award committee, comprising Fred Leise, chair, Ina Gravitz, and Diana Witt, is pleased to announce that the award for 2025 is being presented to Connie Binder. As her nomination and supporting letters attest, Connie represents the qualities demanded by the...
2025 ASI Board members elected

2025 ASI Board members elected

Congratulations to our newly elected board members! Along with Jen Weers, incoming ASI president, they will take office at the Annual General Meeting on May 17, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom so all members can attend. The following candidates have been...