IndexerLabs advertises “accurate, elegant, publication-ready indexes comparable to professional work”, produced using a custom model trained on 1,000+ indexes harvested from the open web. The IndexerLabs website offers indexes starting at $99/book in less than 2 hours and alleges that a comparable human index would cost $3,000/book and take 7–10 days. (As professional indexers, this strikes us as an excessively short timeframe and an excessively high price: while the cost and time do vary depending on the text, professional indexes for trade books typically take 1–2 weeks and run $700–1500, and professional indexes for scholarly books typically take 2–4 weeks and run $1500–2500.) Neither of the people behind IndexerLabs are professional indexers.

ASI News —Take a trivia break on the Playground —Interesting sessions in interesting times —Vote by April 10 —Spring Key Words is out —Catch replays of valuable webinar series —New training course open for registration —Take the reins as Key Words editor Chapters and SIGS —Gardening SIG has a new webmaster —Chapter get-together planned Associated Industry News —Enjoy the conference!

Principles of Indexing Module 3: Exploring Index Structure

Indexing Playground April 22, 2026 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 gathering offers a chance to connect, compare notes, and swap ideas with peers in a relaxed, small-group setting.

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…

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…

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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.

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 comfortable using technology, and have a desire to help new indexers learn the craft of indexing. Job Responsibilities Instructors will be assigned between one and ten students enrolled in one of the four course modules and guide the students from the beginning of a course module through its completion (students are given six months to complete each module).

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…

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

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 for indexers, and they are each $10 off the regular price during the month of December. What are your professional goals as you prepare for the new year?

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.

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…

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 gathering offers a chance to connect, compare notes, and swap ideas with peers in a relaxed, small-group setting.

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.

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 Diversity in Indexing Bursary Business and Marketing —New law's effects on business owners Spotlight on Caitlin Morgan ASI News…

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