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ISC/SCI Has a New Co-President

Changes afoot …! The executive committee has accepted Jason’s resignation and asked Tere Mullin to step up from her position as Eastern Region representative to become co-president with Alexandra Peace. Please join me in wishing Jason well and welcoming Tere to her new position. Jason Begy After a wonderful nine or so months of serving … […]

2021 Tamarack Award: Siusan Moffat

Toronto : La Société canadienne d’indexation / Indexing Society of Canada (SCI/ISC) est heureuse de dévoiler la récipiendaire du prix Tamarack 2021. Il s’agit de Siusan Moffat (Toronto), en reconnaissance de sa contribution et de son dévouement à l’association. Siusan a été choisie pour sa motivation à aider la SCI/ISC à être davantage représentative de … […]

2021 Diversity in Canadian Publishing Bursary Award: Nicole Riguidel

Today the Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation (ISC/SCI) announced that Nicole Riguidel is the winner of the 2021 ISC/SCI Diversity in Canadian Publishing Bursary Award. Nicole Riguidel is a Métis woman from Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan. Growing up on a farm in rural Saskatchewan fed her love for animals and the outdoors, leading … […]

From the Blog

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 … […]