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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 … […]

Reminder of Submission Deadline: ISC/SCI Ewart-Daveluy Award for Excellence in Indexing 2024

Submission deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024 Submissions are open! The application has never been easier. The benefits: No restriction to the subject matter or genre — textbooks, cookbooks, guidebooks, memoirs, art books, how-to books, travel books, all books — it’s your index we will be looking at. Show us how you creatively overcame challenges, resulting … […]

2023 Diversity in Canadian Publishing Bursary Award: Pascale Hutton and Sade Cooke

The Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation (ISC/SCI) is pleased to announce two winners this year! Pascale Hutton and Sade Cooke are the 2023 ISC/SCI Diversity in Canadian Publishing Bursary Award recipients. Pascale Hutton is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is of Métis (Charette, Lagimodière, and McDonald families) and French-Canadian ancestry. She identifies as … […]

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How does one become an indexer?

To become an indexer, start with these three actions: Take formal training Formal coursework is highly recommended. The Education and Training page lists several distance-learning programs as well as in-person courses offered in Canada. In choosing a course, indexer Martha Osgood says, “What you want to look for in a course should be: a LOT … […]

How can I make a good impression with a client so that I can secure repeat jobs?

Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients is a long term investment that can yield high rewards. If you can cultivate a few solid relationships with editors and prolific authors, you’re more likely to have reliable, regular work coming in, which will reduce the amount of time you need to put into marketing. Plus, it’s … […]

What is the best way to set up my home office?

Given the number of hours you will spend at your desk, this is an important consideration! Minor adjustments can make a big difference in allowing you to stay healthy and productive so that you can have a sustainable career. Taking time to adjust your work station and work habits will help you mitigate the impacts … […]