Indexer Locator

I’m Alison and I am a professional back-of-book indexer, proofreader, and researcher. I also have experience as a librarian in both public and academic settings.

I pride myself on being prompt, thorough, and meticulous.
I am flexible and easy to work with.
I am passionate about organizing information.
I understand the importance of my role in making sure your manuscript or project is complete, accurate, and ready for publication.

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Software expertise and production skills:
Cindex
Copyediting
MS Word
Name indexes
Proofreading

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Subject Specialties:
Aging, gerontology, and geriatrics
Animals and animal behavior/training
Anthropology
Architecture
Art and Art History
Arts and Crafts
Biography
Children, child development, and pediatrics
Classics
Culinary arts
Dance
DIY (do-it-yourself)
Education
Earth sciences
Environmental sciences
Fashion and textiles
Film studies
Folklore and fairy tales
Foreign policy and international relations
Gardening and horticulture
Gender studies
Geography
History
Latin American studies
LGBTQ+ studies
Library and information studies
Linguistics and language studies
Literary criticism
Music
Politics and political science
Popular culture
Psychology
Race and ethnic studies
Records management
Sociology
Sports and recreation
Theatre
Travel
Wellness and self-help

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Type of Materials Specialties:
Archival collections
Audio recordings
Bibliographies
Catalogs and directories
Children’s books
Cookbooks
Corporate and business materials
Encyclopedias and reference tools
Fiction
Genealogies
Guidebooks
Journals and periodicals
Manuals (software, technical, user, etc.)
Newsletters
Newspapers
Scholarly books
Textbooks and study guides
Trade books

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Updated: May 4, 2025