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Our meeting is on June 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern. RSVP to presidents@indexers.ca for the Zoom link.
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Check it out whether you are a new member or have been here for years. You may find something you had forgotten about.
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Membership News
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 … […]
Announcing Magpie Kudos
It was suggested by a member that the Tamarack Award for Volunteer of the Year and the president’s Certificates of Recognition are well and good, but they don’t provide an opportunity for the membership to have a say in thanking people. And so we created the Magpie Kudos award. It’s a fun, easy, and distinctive … […]
ISC/SCI member wins the Purple Pen award
The Institute of Certified Indexers has announced that Jess Klaassen-Wright has won the 2020 Purple Pen Competition. Jess’s index appears in the book Deep Knowledge: Ways of Knowing in Sufism and Ifa, Two West African Intellectual Traditions by Oludamini Ogunnaike (to be published in October 2020 by Pennsylvania State University Press). Jess created an index for … […]
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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