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Indexing Resources

compiled by Carolyn Weaver

Web Sites

American Society of Indexers
ASI's home page. Contains information about indexing careers, training, software, fees, online and print reference tools, and links to other indexing-related sites.
E-mail: info@asindexing.org

Pacific Northwest Chapter / ASI
Information about indexing in the Pacific Northwest, including "Publisher's Guide to Indexers in the Pacific Northwest."

Discussion Lists

(NOTE: Instructions for subscribing to the following indexing discussion lists (and others) are also available on the ASI Web site.)

IndexCafe
Unmoderated list where indexers, both new and experienced, can strengthen their social bonds in the indexing community.

INDEX-L
E-mail: index-L@listserv.unc.edu
Discussion list for issues related to indexers and indexing.

INDEX-NW
E-mail: indexing@lyris.pnl.gov
Discussion list for indexers in the Pacific Northwest.
Learn how to subscribe at PNW/ASI

IndexStudents
For those interested in discussing issues related to learning to index books, magazines, databases and the World Wide Web.

Indexing Instruction

The Graduate School, USDA Self Study Course is the leading source for indexer training in the US. The courses were developed and are taught by professional indexers, and allow students to work at home and progress at their own speed.
Contact: Graduate School, USDA Correspondence Programs, Ag Box 9911, Room 1112, South Agriculture Building, 14th St. and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9911.
Phone: 202-314-3670
E-mail: correspond@grad.usda.gov

Information about other indexing courses is available on the ASI Web site.

Books About Indexing

Fetters, Linda K.
Handbook of Indexing Techniques: A Guide for Beginning Indexers. 2nd ed. Corpus Christi, TX: FIM-Books, 1999. ISBN0-929599-04-7.

Mulvany, Nancy C.
Indexing Books. Chicago; London: University of Chicago Press, 1994. ISBN 0226550141.

Wellisch, Hans.
Indexing from A to Z. 2nd ed. NY: H. W. Wilson, 1995. ISBN 082420882X.

The following ASI publications can be ordered from Information Today, Inc., 143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055. Phone: 1-800-300-9868.

Beyond Book Indexing: How to Get Started in Web Indexing, Embedded Indexing, and Other Computer-Based Media,
edited by Diane Brenner and Marilyn Rowland.
Price: $25.00 for ASI members, $31.25 for nonmembers.

Marketing Your Indexing Services,
Second Edition, edited by Anne Leach, 1998.
Strategies for beginning indexers, new business owners, as well as established professionals. An excellent addition to any freelancer's library.
Price: $15 for ASI members, $20 for nonmembers.

Starting an Indexing Business,
Third Edition, edited by Enid L. Zafran, 1998.
Topics covered include an overview of what indexers do, setting up a business, finding clients and setting fees, indexing while holding a full-time job, the ASI Recommended Indexing Agreement, the 1997 salary survey and much more.
Price: $25 for ASI members, $30
for nonmembers.

See the ASI Web site for additional books on indexing and indexing specialties.

Carolyn G. Weaver
Weaver Indexing Service
e-mail:cgweaver@mindspring.com

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