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Society of Indexers Conference 2024

Bookings are now open for the Society of Indexers 2024 online conference ‘Human Indexing in a Digital World’. The conference will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 18th September and Thursday 19th September 2024. The rate for the two-day conference is £50 for SI, ICRIS-affiliated and CIEP members (and £60 for non-members), which includes access … […]

2024 Tamarack Award: Alexandra Peace

The Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation (ISC/SCI) is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Tamarack Award. Alexandra Peace (Canning, Nova Scotia) is being recognized for her contribution and commitment to the society. Alexandra was chosen for her unflagging enthusiasm, endless willingness to help out, unwavering cheerfulness, and ability to see the … […]

2024 Ewart-Daveluy Indexing Award

The award committee did not present the Ewart-Daveluy Award in 2024. The indexes submitted did some things very well and tackled the challenges of complex texts. Nonetheless, we agreed that none reached the level of consistent excellence that merits the award. The committee doesn’t expect perfect indexes, but meeting most of the criteria is essential. All … […]
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