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Membership News
Winner of 2023 Purple Pen Contest for New Indexers
The Institute of Certified Indexes (ICI) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Bartmess has won the 2023 award in this contest for new indexers. Elizabeth is a San Francisco Bay Area indexer with a background in the social and information sciences. Her formal indexing training includes American Society for Indexing’s Module A and the UC … […]
New website improvements coming
We have been working on changes to give our members a better user experience with ISC/SCI through our website. In the next few weeks, you will see— In fact, the first thing you will see is that the login has moved into the main menu (next to Contact). Once you are logged in, the blue … […]
ASI Special Event: Indexing Life Hacks
December 5, 2023 Life hacks are simple and clever tips or techniques for accomplishing a familiar task more easily and efficiently. Indexing life hacks are all about working smarter at the job of indexing. Four experts share the hacks they use to save time, minimize stress, and increase efficiency. Whether you’re wrestling with PDFs or … […]
From the Blog
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 … […]
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