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Membership News

Call for Submissions: 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 … […]

Conference 2024: Call for proposals

The Conference Committee invites your proposals for ISC/SCI Conference 2024. Proposals are being accepted until October 31, 2023. This is an online conference taking place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2024. Sessions will be 50 minutes in total (35–40 minutes for presentation followed by a 10–15 minute question-and-answer session). The committee is seeking proposals in the following areas: … […]

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 … […]

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 … […]