"A good index is a minor work of art but it is also the product of clear thought and meticulous care."
An index is an essential roadmap that reveals the hidden gems within a book or document. American Society for Indexing offers a rich array of resources designed to enhance your indexing prowess.
Find an Indexer
When you need an indexer, we connect you to the right one. Choose from two complementary methods: the Indexer Locator and the Jobs Hotline.
Become a Member
By joining ASI, you become part of the nation’s only association dedicated exclusively to indexers and indexing. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, ASI can help you!
Principles of Indexing Training Course
ASI’s new Principles of Indexing training course provides self-paced learning through four online modules that provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of indexing and related activities.
Learn Online
Webinars from experienced indexers and in-depth online learning courses provide you with the opportunity to enhance your indexing knowledge.
News
New training course—ASI’s Principles of Indexing—is open for registration
Students can now register for ASI’s Principles of Indexing ASI’s new training course, Principles of Indexing, is open for registration. This curriculum, written by a team of indexers led by Shana Milkie, has been designed to provide students with the knowledge, competence, and professional readiness needed to be a working indexer, according to ASI President More »»»
ASI Seeks Editor for Quarterly Journal in 2026
The American Society for Indexing is seeking an editor for its quarterly journal, Key Words. Key Words is the premier resource for indexing professionals in the United States. Key Words journal is the only publication in the United States dedicated solely to indexing. Our readership is diverse and runs the gamut from one-person, back-of-the-book indexers More »»»
Newsletter
See Also—February 2026
—New training course, Principles of Indexing, unveiled —Webinar series to focus on index structure —Are you the next Key Words editor? —Add updated ASI member icon —Update ASI mailing address —Special Interest Groups plan February meetings —Diversity in Publishing Bursary accepting applications —Technology: Check out Windows features —Spotlight on Beth Lee-De Amici More »»»
AI News
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 More »»»
Webinars
ASI Webinar Replay: Legal Indexing: A Brief Introduction
Legal Indexing: A Brief Introduction, presented by Jennifer Allison, will introduce you to foundational information about the U.S. legal system and provide strategies and tips for creating indexes for law-related books. Whether you have done legal indexing or want to learn more about it, Jennifer's insight into this specialized field will help you discover whether legal indexing is an area you would like to pursue. More »»»
Online Learning Courses
ASI Online Learning Course Replay: Make Your Own Macros—Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Indexing and Increase Accuracy
Three-Part Course with Elizabeth Bartmess. Macros are like mini-programs that anyone can write. They allow users to perform a longer series of tasks with a quick keyboard shortcut and can speed indexing, increase accuracy, and reduce small annoyances. Macros can invert names, clean text, and do many other useful tasks. Attendees will learn to design and troubleshoot simple and complex macros. More »»»
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