Professional indexing
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If so, you are in the right place! We are an international community of professional indexers, specializing in indexing books, directories, guides, databases, and other materials for clients all over the world. Using the power of human decision-making and professional indexing software, we produce indexes in a variety of print and electronic formats.

The community of indexers

We are an affiliation of independent societies and networks dedicated to the promotion and advancement of indexing practices, professionalism, and education.

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Choose from hundreds of indexers carrying a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and expertise for your project.

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Learn to construct indexes

Develop the skills and knowledge to write, edit, and deliver well-structured, useful indexes for the back of books and other materials.

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The Indexer: The International Journal of Indexing

Explore the indexing body of knowledge

Discover the world of indexes and indexing practices through journals, books, articles, and other references, including the NISO standards.

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