American Society for Indexing Employee Directory
Book and Periodical PublishingArizona, United States11-50 Employees
The American Society for Indexing (ASI) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in indexing, abstracting, and database construction. Founded in 1968, ASI serves professionals across libraries, publishing, research, and information retrieval, as well as readers who rely on well-designed indexes. Based in Tempe, Arizona, the organization supports a community of indexers and related professionals through education and advocacy aimed at increasing awareness of the value of high-quality indexes. ASI operates within the book and periodical publishing industry, uniquely focusing on indexing and related methods of information retrieval. Its activities include professional development and resources for specialists such as editors, publishers, librarians, and data searchers, with a recent development noting a partnership that expands member benefits through health insurance options. The organization positions itself as the only U.S. professional body dedicated exclusively to advancing indexing and related disciplines.