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ASI Online Learning Course: Indexing Art Books

A three-part course with Theresa Duran. Presented on October 11, 18, and 25, 2023. Art books represent a thriving segment of the publishing industry. They encompass a variety of book categories—from coffee-table books to exhibition catalogues to academic or technical studies—and an even greater array of subjects. What art books all have in common is … […]

ISC/SCI Announces New Executive Committee for 2023–2025

Position Name Email Co-President Jolanta Komornicka presidents@indexers.ca Co-President Maggie Billard presidents@indexers.ca Past President Alexandra Peace past_president@indexers.ca Treasurer JoAnne Burek treasurer@indexers.ca Membership Secretary Tanvi Mohile membership@indexers.ca Bulletin Editor Vicki Gregory Bulletin_Editor@indexers.ca Communications Céline Parent communications@indexers.ca Website Administrator Christine Dudgeon administrator@indexers.ca BC Regional Rep Judith Nylvek bc_rep@indexers.ca Prairies Regional Rep Jess Herdman prairies_rep@indexers.ca Central (Ontario) Regional Rep … […]

2023 Le Prix Tamarack: Ronnie Seagren

La Société canadienne d’indexation / Indexing Society of Canada (SCI/ISC) est heureuse de dévoiler la récipiendaire du prix Tamarack 2023. Il s’agit de Ronnie Seagren (Toronto), en reconnaissance de sa contribution et de son dévouement à l’association. « Ronnie a été choisie pour son indéfectible dévouement à la Société, son désir de toujours tendre une main … […]
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What practices will help me with good index term selection?

Term selection is a key factor that determines the quality and usability of an index. Good index terms are clear, concise, intuitive, meaningful, and accurate. But what practices will help you achieve these qualities in your indexing work? In his article for The Indexer, Zhang Qiyu (indexer consultant and information management professor, Nanjing Institute of … […]

The Middle-Agers’ Guide to Navigating the Change to Freelancing Indexing (and other freelance careers)

If you are considering a midlife career change to freelance indexing or other self employment, you will find yourself in good company. Many freelance indexers come to the profession later in life, often as a second, third, or fourth career. Transitioning indexers relish the new benefits, such as greater autonomy and authenticity. At the same … […]

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