American Society for Indexing

See Also—March 2026 ASI News —"Indexing in Interesting Times" conference is June 10–11 —Study index structure in 3-part webinar series —Board nominees announced —New training course is ready for students —Team focuses on ASI membership —Are you the next Key Words editor? —Did You Know? Chapters and SIGS —Upper Midwest Chapter plans April get-together —Chicago chapter needs chairperson Associated Industry News —SI celebrates indexing…

See Also—March 2026

ASI News —"Indexing in Interesting Times" conference is June 10–11 —Study index structure in 3-part webinar series —Board nominees announced —New training course is ready for students —Team focuses on ASI membership —Are you the next Key Words editor? —Did You Know? Chapters…

See Also—February 2026 ASI News —New training course nears unveiling —Webinar series to focus on index structure —Are you the next Key Words editor? —Add updated ASI member icon —Help out with website tasks —Update ASI mailing address Chapters and SIGS —Special Interest Groups plan February meetings Associated Industry News —Diversity in Publishing Bursary accepting applications Business and Marketing —Technology: Check out Windows features…

See Also—February 2026

ASI News —New training course nears unveiling —Webinar series to focus on index structure —Are you the next Key Words editor? —Add updated ASI member icon —Help out with website tasks —Update ASI mailing address Chapters and SIGS —Special Interest Groups plan February…

Key Words subscription (2026)

A subscription to Key Words, the electronic journal of the American Society for Indexing

ASI releases supplement to white paper on AI and indexing The AI Committee of the American Society for Indexing is pleased to announce the release of our white paper supplement, "Can the Current Generation of LLMS Produce an Adequate Index?" Click here to download the white paper in full. Read the abstract below. Abstract This paper supplements our previously-published white paper by investigating the capacity of the current generation of large language models (LLMs) to index a book chapter.

ASI releases supplement to white paper on AI and indexing

The AI Committee of the American Society for Indexing is pleased to announce the release of our white paper supplement, "Can the Current Generation of LLMS Produce an Adequate Index?" Click here to download the white paper in full. Read the…

Call for Training Course Instructors

The American Society for Indexing (ASI) is seeking multiple instructors for the new indexing training course that will be officially announced early in 2026. Suitable candidates will have significant indexing experience, good communication skills, be…

See Also—December 2025 ASI News —Ullstrom index wins ASI award —Indexing Day raises awareness —Call for Training Course Administrator —Seeking instructors for new ASI Training Course —Get a deal on ASI webinars during the month of December —Join the webmaster team —Taking some time to chat Did You Know —Easier shopping on ASI site Associated Industry News —Canadian society awards bursary Business and Marketing…

See Also—December 2025

ASI News —Ullstrom index wins ASI award —Indexing Day raises awareness —Call for Training Course Administrator —Seeking instructors for new ASI Training Course —Get a deal on ASI webinars during the month of December —Join the webmaster team —Taking some time to chat Did You…

Call for Training Course Administrator The American Society for Indexing (ASI) is seeking an administrator for our new indexing training course. This is a new role that will lead the launch, implementation, and continued management of the program. Ideal candidates should have technology proficiency, specifically Moodle knowledge, and indexing experience. After the launch of the new program is complete, ongoing responsibilities include

Call for Training Course Administrator

The American Society for Indexing (ASI) is seeking an administrator for our new indexing training course. This is a new role that will lead the launch, implementation, and continued management of the program. Ideal candidates should have technology…

Wrap up the savings! $10 off ASI Webinars

December is the time to get just what you need—to enhance your business skills. Learning more about your field gives you more confidence, increases speed, and helps give you a competitive edge. ASI has produced 38 educational webinars on essential topics…

Celebrate National Indexing Day on November 18 The American Society for Indexing (ASI) has designated November 18 as National Indexing Day to celebrate the making and using of indexes. Indexing is a largely hidden and important part of the publishing industry. Indexes are created for print publications such as books and periodicals and for media such as websites, ebooks and other digital publications. Indexers provide access to published information.

Celebrate National Indexing Day on November 18

The American Society for Indexing (ASI) has designated November 18 as National Indexing Day to celebrate the making and using of indexes. Indexing is a largely hidden and important part of the publishing industry. Indexes are created for print…

See Also—November 2025 ASI News —National Indexing Day to put focus on AI —Survey: What type of conference works for you? —Discuss rule-breaking and more on Playground —Webinar: Learn about legal system’s evolution and language Chapters and SIGS —Join PNW Chapter fall meeting on passing mentions Associated Industry News —ISC/SCI's 2026 conference set for April 10–11 —Major library vendor closing Business and Marketing…

See Also—November 2025

ASI News —National Indexing Day to put focus on AI —Survey: What type of conference works for you? —Discuss rule-breaking and more on Playground —Webinar: Learn about legal system’s evolution and language Chapters and SIGS —Join PNW Chapter fall meeting on passing mentions…

Join us for ASI’s next Indexing Playground

Indexing Playground November 19, 2025 10 am Pacific | 11 am Mountain | 12 pm Central | 1 pm Eastern Join us for ASI’s next Indexing Playground—where indexers get to take a well-earned break from working to chat with other indexers. This informal Zoom…

Webinar: Legal Indexing: A Brief Introduction (Member)

This program will introduce you to foundational information about the U.S. legal system and provide strategies and tips for creating indexes for law-related books.

See Also—August 2025

ASI News —Join indexers on the Playground —Be aware of ASI-targeted scam —Statement on artificial intelligence and indexing available —Web team member needed —Indexing Awards deadline nears Chapters and SIGS —DPI SIG meets August 7 Associated Industry News —ISC/SCI: Apply for…

You are invited to ASI’s next Indexing Playground August 27. The Indexing Playground is ASI’s version of water cooler conversation—an opportunity to informally gather with peers and chat about indexing. Because, let’s be honest, there really is no one else in your life who will listen to you go on about cross references and letter-by-letter vs word-by-word, is there? The Zoom call will be divided into four breakout rooms. You can join one and stay, or slide in and out of them as you please. The rooms for this playground are: ● Indexing During Naptime: Indexing around children’s schedules ● Indexing into the Sunset: When the retirement years are upon you ● Turning Peanuts into Caviar: Growing your business from a side job to your main job ● Recess: A digital sandbox with no agenda

You are invited to ASI’s next Indexing Playground

August 27. The Indexing Playground is ASI’s version of water cooler conversation—an opportunity to informally gather with peers and chat about indexing. Because, let’s be honest, there really is no one else in your life who will listen to you go on…

Thanks to Friday's outstanding speakers: Shannon Li, @natalielsilver.bsky.social, Anna Aridome and @pilarw2000.bsky.social! Each shared their expertise in unique areas useful to indexers and business people. We're energized and excited to continue Spring into Action! on Saturday! #ASI2025 #indexing

Thank you to our sister association for your good wishes!

Paula, we were delighted to have you in attendance!

Photo of Carlisle Froese, the presenter of the webinar. She is wearing a golden yellow dress and a navy blue sweater.

How can mentorship benefit both your business and your indexing skills? Carlisle Froese is live now presenting "Building a Successful Mentorship," including examples specifically relevant to indexers. Early registration ends today. View the replay later today. bit.ly/42WFO9h #webinar #mentorship