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The Indexer Locator is a valuable tool that enables clients to find the indexers who can best help them with their book(s). It’s an important benefit of membership, and a great way to let potential customers know your areas of expertise, working methods, and...

Plan to join us for ASI’s Annual General Meeting on May 20

ASI’s Annual General Meeting was formerly held in person at our Annual Conference. In 2022, we will hold the meeting by Zoom on Friday, May 20, at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00 pm Eastern time. At the General Meeting, Michele Combs will deliver the President’s...

Changes are afoot! ASI seeks next editor of See Also

Changes are afoot within ASI’s publications! Janet Perlman has completed her final issue as our stellar editor of Key Words and has retired from the role; Daniel Heila, who has served ably as editor of See Also, is moving into the Key Words editorship, and...

Call for Nominations for 2022 Hines Award

Nominations Due March 11, 2022 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 2022 award is March 11, 2022....

American Society for Indexing Seeks Editor for Quarterly Journal in 2022

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. Job description: Key Words is published four (4) times per year; each issue is at least 24...

Special Event: What’s in a Name? Invert Your Thorns into Roses

What’s in a Name? Invert Your Thorns into Roses This special event was held virtually via Zoom, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. “Sticks and stones can break your bones, but names can kill you.” — Philip Zimbardo (and every indexer ever) What’s...

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Best Practices for Indexing

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The Benefit of Networking with Indexers

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