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Say hello to ASI’s new board members

ASI’s new board members were installed at the ASI annual meeting, held virtually on May 22, 2021. Joining the board are Gina Guilinger, president-elect; Eileen Allen, director; and Heather Pendley, director. These three new members join continuing board members...

Plan to join us for ASI’s Annual General Meeting on 5/22

ASI’s Annual General Meeting is normally in person at our Annual Conference. As that is not an option this year, we will hold the meeting by Zoom on Saturday, May 22, at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00 pm Eastern time. At the General Meeting, Meghan Miller Brawley will...

ASI calls for submissions for Excellence in Indexing Award

Call for Submissions ASI Award for Excellence in Indexing Have you written an excellent index this year for a particularly challenging text? Then consider submitting it for the 2021 ASI Award for Excellence in Indexing. Nominations for the award are welcome from...

Call for Nominations for 2021 Hines Award

Nominations Due March 26, 2021 Call for Hines Nominations ASI’s Theodore C. Hines Award recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to ASI and to the indexing profession. The deadline for submitting a nomination for the 2021 award is March 26, 2021....

NISO’s Updated Draft Standard on Criteria for Indexes Now Open for Public Comment?

The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that the Z39.4 Criteria for Indexes Working Group has released its draft standard for public comment. It replaces the original ANSI/NISO Z39.4 standard (Guidelines for Indexes and Related Information...

2021 Open Enrollment Period for new health coverage options for ASI members is here!

As a member of the American Society for Indexing, you have exclusive access to affordable health insurance options for you, your family, and your business/employees from our partner, LIG Solutions. Important Dates to Remember Over 65: Medicare Enrollment started...

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New Health Insurance Benefit

ASI has partnered with LIG Solutions to offer members exclusive health insurance and related coverage options including major medical, short term health plans, vision and dental plans, critical care coverage, life, and several different supplemental health options.
Visit the Health Insurance Benefits page for more information.

Best Practices for Indexing

ASI’s Best Practices for Indexing guide is available to read or download here.

The Benefit of Networking with Indexers

Want to talk about indexing stuff? It takes another indexer to understand your work. And indexers are the best at answering your work-related questions, whether it’s about your software or just how to handle that tricky name. Join the ASI Discussion List to post your questions, hear responses from other indexers, and benefit from the knowledge of the community. Visit this page to join the list and participate in your community.