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Professional Societies
The American Society for Indexing (ASI), with approximately 900 members, is the only professional organization in the United States devoted solely to the advancement
of indexing, abstracting, and database building. ASI provides professional development for indexers by means of publications
and an annual conference.
The Science and Medicine Special Interest Group of ASI is a group of indexers who specialize in scientific, medical, and engineering fields. A searchable database of members
is available, as well as links to online resources related to these fields.
The Gardening and Environmental Studies Special Interest Group of ASI consists of indexers with experience in areas such as horticulture, soil science, earth science, and environmental
science. An online directory of members and a list of online resources are available.
There are also professional associations in Canada, Australia, Great Britain, South Africa, China, Germany, and South Africa.
For contact information, see ASI's listing of indexing organizations.
Information About Indexing
For information on indexers, their training, and how they work, see
the American Society for Indexing’s FAQs. Here you will find answers to questions such as: What is indexing? What sort of training do professional indexers need?
How is indexing done?
The ASI Resources page is the place to look for: indexing courses, e-mail discussion groups for indexers, information on indexing software
programs, online reference sources, and more.
For more information on topics such as contracting with an indexer, developing an indexing style guide, and more, see "Info
for Authors" and "Info for Publishers" at Indexers Unlimited.
An interesting history of indexes and indexing can be found on the American Society for Indexing's Web site.
Exactly what is a locator? What are the ins and outs of indexing names of persons, organizations, and
places? Look up these terms and others on Martin Tulic’s About Indexing page.
Finding an Indexer
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