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 […]
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You’re invited to the next Indexing Playground
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!
ASI Seeks Editor for Quarterly Journal in 2024
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.
Esteemed indexer and former ASI President Kate Mertes
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.
Special Event: Indexing Life Hacks
ASI’s Indexing Life Hacks special event—December 5, 2023. Life hacks are simple, clever tips or techniques for accomplishing a familiar task more easily and efficiently. Indexing life hacks are all about working smarter at the job of indexing. Four experts share the hacks they use to save time, minimize stress, and increase efficiency.
ASI Seeks New Webmaster Team Members
We’re looking for volunteers to join the webmaster team! Do you enjoy updating and tinkering with your own website? Do you have WordPress skills? If you answered yes to either of those questions, this could be the perfect job for you.
ASI Launches Membership Referral Program
You can help us grow! ASI is seeking new members to join our association, and as a current ASI member, you can benefit. When you refer an indexer to ASI and that person joins the organization, you are eligible for one of two free gifts from ASI.
You’re invited to the Indexing Playground
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 May 19
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, […]
2023 ASI Board of Directors election
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 […]