The American Society for Indexing
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The American Society for Indexing
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2008 ASI Annual Meeting
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| Pass Name | Description |
| Full Conference Registration |
This option includes all official conference events, including meals. You may also use this option to register in advance for pre-conference workshops in addition to the main registration.
Early Bird Deadline April 15, 2008! |
| One-Day Registration - Friday |
This option includes all official conference events, including meals, on Friday only. Saturday's events and any extracurricular activities are available at additional charge on the day of the conference.
Member Rate: $240 |
| One-Day Registration - Saturday |
This option includes all official conference events, including meals, on Saturday only. Friday's events and any other extracurricular activities are available at additional charge on the day of the conference.
Member Rate: $180 |
| Other Indexing Organizations |
Please identify your society membership to receive the ASI Member rate. ASI will confirm your membership with the organization you select.
This option includes all official conference events, including meals. You may also use this option to register in advance for pre-conference workshops in addition to the main registration. Early Bird Deadline April 15, 2008! |
| Workshops Only (view fees on next screen) | Use this option if you are registering for pre-conference workshops only. |
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| Continental Breakfast Wednesday | Apr 30, 2008 | 7:00 AM | |
| WS01: Taxonomy and Thesaurus Creation | Apr 30, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
(Intermediate level) Taxonomies and thesauri are structured sets of terms used for indexing or categorizing content. They are used in a wide variety of applications ranging from periodical indexing, image archive management, enterprise content management, commercial product categorization, online news service interfaces, and web site information architecture. There is a growing demand for people who can create and manage taxonomies, and indexers already have many of the basic skills. This workshop will provide the additional information and some of the practice needed for those with indexing or library science backgrounds to start working on taxonomies and thesauri. Short practical exercises will be interspersed among many of the topics. This workshop takes a broader approach from past ASI conference workshops on taxonomies, which were focused on enterprise taxonomies. This workshop also includes for the first time demonstrations of several thesaurus software packages affordable for freelancers. Workshop outline is at www.hedden-information.com/taxonomy-workshop.htm
Heather Hedden |
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| Continental Breakfast Thursday | May 1, 2008 | 7:00 AM | |
| WS02: Introducing MAXREX v.8 | May 1, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
(Basic level) See why the new MACREX version 8 is garnering such acclaim! As it is impossible to demonstrate all of the new options in three hours, we will focus on the most popular additions and enhancements.
Gale Rhoades |
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| WS03: SKY Index Professional - From Basics to the Advanced | May 1, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
(Advanced level) This workshop will start with the basics on how to use and configure SKY Index Professional and will progress to more advanced topics. Attendees will learn how to more effectively use the program and will be presented with tips and techniques for efficient editing and data entry. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Macros, Acronyms, Grouping, Formatting, Find/Replace, Pattern Matching, and more.
Kamm Schreiner |
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| WS04a: Practical Introduction to Indexing: Part 1 | May 1, 2008 | 1:30 PM | |
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(Basic level) This is a workshop in two sessions. The second session is Friday, May 2 from 9:00am - 12:15pm. Sessions not available separately.
PRAGMATIC and straightforward, Kay offers comprehensive, energetic, face-to-face exposure to fundamental book indexing techniques and thinking skills. Novice indexers, career changers, information workers, editors, and writers will benefit from this FAST-PACED workshop. Although indexing theory informs the material, Kay concentrates on the BASIC INDEXING PROCESS, accompanied by numerous examples and opportunities for self-evaluation, plus instructor feedback and group participation. Live teaching, diverse peer interaction and instant feedback serves to COMPLEMENT isolated independent learning. Key concepts include term selection, entries, cross-references, formatting, and simple editing. Learners will be able to create a full-index by the end of this FULL-DAY workshop. Kay Schlembach |
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| WS05: Scripting CINDEX Workflows | May 1, 2008 | 1:30 PM | |
(Intermediate level) A new tool for automating CINDEX functions will be presented. Illustrations of script creation and development will be given. Scripts will be demonstrated for some common workflow situations.
David Ream |
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| WS06: Introduction to Medical Indexing | May 1, 2008 | 1:30 PM | |
(Intermediate level) This workshop will focus on how to write indexes for medical media. An overview of quality indexes will be followed by an introduction to medical indexes. We'll learn how to evaluate indexes, and then will proceed with initial indexing work. Attendees will participate in hands-on group activities as we write and edit an index for a sample text excerpt. In addition to criteria for quality indexes, attendees will receive many tips for editing indexes. This workshop was last offered to ASI as a half-day workshop, but attendees left wanting more.
Pilar Wyman |
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| Thursday Welcome Reception | May 1, 2008 | 6:00 PM | |
| Continental Breakfast Friday | May 2, 2008 | 7:00 AM | |
| Keynote Address: Can the Humble Page Survive the Ebook? | May 2, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
Thousands of years of evolution have made print books what they are today. Over the next twenty years ebooks will radically change the ways that we find, purchase, read, and study information, and there is no guarantee that a single industry will be able to bridge the gap between print and digital publishing.
Jeff Duntemann |
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| Breakout A1a: Energy Exercises for Stress Management | May 2, 2008 | 9:00 AM | |
(Basic level) This session will provide participants with easy-to-do exercises and postures, some of which can be performed while seated at your computer. These exercises balance and enhance the natural flow of energy through the body. The holistic healing modality of polarity will be briefly explained. Handouts for future reference will be available. Please wear reasonably comfortable clothing!
Noalani Terry MLS, MIA |
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| Breakout A2: Artbooks and Art Catalogs Indexing: A How to Presentation | May 2, 2008 | 9:00 AM | |
(Intermediate level) This session, aimed at experienced indexers, will explain the steps and approaches to indexing artbooks and art catalogs. Examples of various types of indexes will be explained as well as the strategies used in their creation. Each year both presenters index multiple books in this category for museums, galleries, and private art publishers.
Enid Zafran |
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| Breakout A1b: Training Course Update | May 2, 2008 | 9:40 AM | |
ASI has been operating its self-paced indexing course for close to two years. This session will provide an inside view of how the course has been operating during that time and will detail some of the successes, as well as some of the lessons learned.
Janet Perlman |
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| Breakout B1: Herding Cats: The Challenges of Indexing Multi-authored Documents | May 2, 2008 | 10:45 AM | |
(Intermediate level) Multi-authored documents present many challenges for indexers. In the case of ongoing publications, the need for consistency in choosing subject headings and terminology is paramount so users can find topics as easily in a 1977 as a 2007 publication. Because multi-authored, ongoing documents are often processed by multiple indexers, a controlled vocabulary and terminology guide greatly assist in this endeavor. Using the B.C. Hansard Index and its in-house resources as a case study, I will demonstrate the challenges and rewards of writing an ongoing index in a team-based environment that reflects the parliamentary debates of the province of British Columbia.
Julie McClung |
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| Breakout B2: Degunking Your PC | May 2, 2008 | 10:45 AM | |
The co-author of Degunking Windows and Degunking Your PC presents the five most important steps you can take to reverse "Windows atherosclerosis" and return your PC to its "out of the box" responsiveness. Because malware is such an important cause of Windows slowdown-and often difficult to reverse-Degunking Tip #1 will be a quick mini-session called "Five Tips for Dodging Malware."
Jeff Duntemann |
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| Friday Networking Luncheon Buffet | May 2, 2008 | 12:15 PM | |
| Breakout C1:Indexes and the Google Generation: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You | May 2, 2008 | 1:45 PM | |
(Basic level) You know, now that electronic is replacing print, we won't need indexes anymore, right?" BNA decided to put this to the test. Do indexes, in fact, help in an electronic format, and can we quantify how much? We conducted a usability study at law schools, comparing success rates and completion times for full text search and indexes. Study results and reaction from the national librarian community will be discussed.
Chuck Knapp |
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| Breakout C2: Index Comparison Project, Part 3 | May 2, 2008 | 1:45 PM | |
(Intermediate level) This is a continuation of the Index Comparison Project presented at the Vancouver and Toronto conferences. In the latest phase, Cheryl Landes and Cynthia Landeen have conducted usability tests on the indexes from phase 2 of the project. The results will be presented in this session. A summary of the first two phases of the project can be found at http://www.newenglandindexers.org/STC-06-Landes.htm.
Cheryl Landes |
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| Breakout C3: Introduction to MACREX v. 8 | May 2, 2008 | 1:45 PM | |
Gale Rhoades |
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| Breakout D1: Learning from Indexing "Disasters" | May 2, 2008 | 3:45 PM | |
We often learn more from mistakes and disasters that we do from our success; criticism should not be feared, and may be one of the best ways to develop the self-confidence that is essential to a freelancer's success. Sharing experiences, both positive and negative, is one of the best ways to learn and we hope this panel discussion on catastrophe will help both the audience and the participants learn and grow.
Diana Witt |
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| Breakout D2: CINDEX Update | May 2, 2008 | 3:45 PM | |
Learn about the new features in recent CINDEX releases Windows and Macintosh as well as functions you might not have explored. The presentation will show the software's performance on both platforms, and time will be made available for questions.
Frances Lennie |
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| Friday Reception and Awards Dinner | May 2, 2008 | 7:00 PM | |
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Reception with a cash bar begins at 7:00pm.
Awards dinner begins at 7:45pm. |
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| Continental Breakfast Saturday | May 3, 2008 | 7:00 AM | |
| Breakout E1: Self-Publishing | May 3, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
(Basic level) Have you ever wanted to publish your own books? Cheryl Landes will share her experiences with self-publishing and provide tips on the process. She will also discuss indexing opportunities in self-publishing.
Cheryl Landes |
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| Breakout E2: Indexing Using Subcontractors | May 3, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
(Intermediate level) Using subcontractors can be an important way of growing your indexing business. If you have ever considered operating an indexing business using subcontractors, this session will explain both the rewards and pitfalls of using such a business model.
Enid Zafran |
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| Breakout E3 :SKY Index Professional v 7.0: A Sneak Preview | May 3, 2008 | 8:00 AM | |
Kamm Schreiner will demonstrate and discuss some of the new features in the upcoming version 7.0 of SKY Index Professional
Kamm Schreiner |
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| Breakout F1: Introduction to Embedded Indexing | May 3, 2008 | 10:00 AM | |
(Basic level) Embedded indexing doesn't sound liberating, but it opens the door to setting your index free, to follow the content wherever that content may go. In this presentation, Jan will discuss the theory and practice of embedded indexing, demonstrate indexing in Word files, Frame files, and InDesign files, and cover some techniques and tools that aid in this process. The session will conclude with a short foray into XML structured files.
Jan Wright MLS |
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| Breakout F2: Marketing | May 3, 2008 | 10:00 AM | |
(Intermediate level) Whether a beginning indexer just building a business or an experienced indexer needing additional clients, we can all use strategies for growing our businesses. This session will provide you with the knowledge to help you create a marketing plan, as well as practical marketing tips and techniques that are simple and easy to use.
LaSheita Sayer |
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| Walking Tour of Historic Denver | May 3, 2008 | 3:00 PM | |
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Join college history instructor Kevin Rucker to embark on a spirited walking tour (of the liquid and supernatural type) of Larimer Square, Oxford Hotel, Union Station, Mattie Silks House of Mirrors, and much more. Attendees will be regaled with tales of early Denver's movers and shakers, conmen and scoundrels, brothels and opium dens, ghost stories, and Denver firsts, from cheeseburgers to lethal gas chambers.
Free appetizers are provided along the way. You must be 21 and over to attend. |
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through May 3, 2008