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Membership News
Applications are Open for the Mary Newberry Mentorship Program!
Stephen Ullstrom and Linda Christian, coordinators for the program, are excited to announce that the Mary Newberry Mentorship Program is now open to receive applications. As announced at the ISC/SCI AGM in June 2018, this is a new initiative to help both new and mature indexers develop their skills and businesses, to promote excellence in … […]
Press Release: Mary Newberry Mentorship Program
Today we made the great announcement to our industry contacts and affiliated societies. The press release is below. Included in the announcement is our new web page for the mentorship program. Toronto, Canada, September 4, 2018 ISC/SCI announces mentorship program for indexers The Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation (ISC/SCI) is excited to … […]
2018 Tamarack Award: Christopher Blackburn
The Tamarack award was instituted to recognize members who go “above and beyond the call of duty” in their volunteer work for the Society. This year we have chosen Christopher Blackburn as the Tamarack Award recipient for that very reason. The award is a symbol of our thanks and gratitude for what he has given … […]
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 … […]
The path to becoming a freelance indexer
Most book indexes are written by freelancers. That’s fantastic news if the freelancing lifestyle is something you’ve been looking for. But it does throw a complication into your journey to professional success. It means you now have two priorities—to become good and fast at indexing and to become good at marketing and managing your business. … […]
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