National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

I'm reviewing the index for "True Color" now, and I just want to heap laurels on the indexer who read this <checks jacket copy> "kaleidoscopic journey" and noted every. single. color. name. mentioned. In a book about defining color names. The index is 6600 words long. A marvel.

The principles of indexing Parliamentary proceedings are very similar to those for book indexing - you need to be thoughtful, neutral, precise, accurate and consistent #SIConf25

We finished up Day 1 of #SIConf25 with two breakout sessions, one for newer indexers, and one for the more experienced. It's always good to discuss with other indexers how we manage our careers, develop and maintain our skills, and solve problems.

Our first keynote for Day 2 of #SIConf25 looks at how indexers and indexing societies can respond to the change and challenges of AI. JoJo Chen and Tanya Izzard give the Chinese and UK perspectives.

For our next keynote, we had a panel discussion where Jolanta Komornicka, Ruth Martin, Rob Gibson and @baindex.com have all indexed the same text, a scholarly book about gender in the X-men comic series. As always, it's fascinating to see how individual indexers approach a text #SIConf25

Before lunch at #SIConf25 we shared tips on the various forms of indexing software. Whether indexers use Sky, Cindex or Macrex, it's always useful to learn from our colleagues about timesaving techniques so we can work more efficiently.

Excellent start to @indexers.bsky.social #SIConf25 day 2 with ‘Adapting with Agility: How Indexing Societies are Responding to Al Challenges’ from @tanyaizzard.bsky.social plus JoJo Chen from the China Society of Indexers via Zoom. We are coordinating approaches as individuals and societies.

It is kind of terrifying having one of your clients speak during the "working with authors" panel discussion, but this worked out really well! Thank you, Jane, for your kind words! #SIConf25

A great challenge to index The Claremont Run: Subverting Gender in the X-Men by J. Andrew Deman @claremontrun.bsky.social. Eight indexers have made indexes to this, with author permission, including original indexer @closereadingie.bsky.social. An amazing experience. @indexers.bsky.social #SIConf25

Our first keynote for Day 3 of #SIConf25 is on humour and bias in indexing with @baindex.org and Ann Kingdom. When can we use humour in indexing, and when shouldn't we?

Fascinating session at #SIConf25 from Ruth Martin on indexing emotions and the emotions of indexing. Ruth identifies the human qualities of empathy and intuition as indexing superpowers.

We did it! @annkingdom.bsky.social and I speaking on ‘Humour and bias in indexing’ at @indexers.bsky.social #SIConf25 conference. I got @alaughinstockport.bsky.social and @murderinccomedy.bsky.social in there. 😀

Another day, conference, and 9.15am presentation. 😬 Now at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes for @the-ciep.bsky.social’s #CIEP2025. I’m running a breakout session on ‘Another trick up your sleeve: adding book indexing to your editorial skills portfolio’, with a live indexing exercise for all.

Indexers will be gathering in Birmingham tomorrow for our annual conference. We're delighted to be welcoming presenters and participants from our sister societies around the world. Follow along with #SIConf25 #IndexSky

Leaving a foggy Sussex on my way to Birmingham for @indexers.bsky.social's #SIConf25. Reading this beautiful novel which is, appropriately, mostly set on trains.

First up on the third and final day of @indexers.bsky.social #SIConf25 are @annkingdom.bsky.social and me on ‘Humour and bias in indexing’. We hope to entertain, make people think, and keep everyone awake at 9.15 on a conference Sunday morning.

Anya Somerville from the House of Commons Library gives our first keynote, on indexing the proceedings of Parliament #SIConf25

The indexers have dispersed now as #SIConf25 is over. Profuse thanks to the Conference Committee: @baindex.com, Caroline Diepeveen, @nicolaking.bsky.social, Ann Kingdom, Sharon Laverick and Beverley Winkler for creating such an enjoyable conference, and to all the presenters & participants.

I enjoyed chairing this author panel session featuring Society of Indexers Honorary President @carosanderson.bsky.social, Jane Calvert, and the always-welcome @djbduncan.bsky.social at @indexers.bsky.social #SIConf25. Some excellent discussions here between the authors and the indexers.

I just returned from Birmingham, where I spoke at the Society of Indexers (@indexers.bsky.social) conference #SIConf25. It was a great conference!

On September 10, 2018, I launched the Editors of Color Database to raise the visibility of editorial professionals of color. Like many POC, I was tired of being left out of projects, interviews, panels, and jobs because the people in charge claimed we don’t exist… Continue on LinkedIn

Hmmm ... found "sort which knitting to take on the trip" twice in one list.

WEST DALHOUSIE WILDFIRE NOW BEING HELD

Starting a new book, and thanks to my Canadian colleagues, I have a perfect bookmark. 🐦

Indexing biographies can bring up some particular challenges. How do you deal with the subject of the book? Indexer W. Stephen Gilbert discusses biographical indexing approaches in our blog post

@stephenbheard.bsky.social & I are pretty stoked! Our book (from @uchicagopress.bsky.social) about mentoring #ScientificWriting is another step closer to being in your hands!! We now have a cover, a *funny* index (who knew that was possible!?!) & amazing blurbs from 3 scholars we deeply respect! 1/

The moving company AMJ Campbell is using "AI technology" to estimate fees and truck size. They ask the client to send videos of their belongings instead of measurements or anything useful. Needless to say, I won't be using them for my move and I encourage you to avoid them as well.

Don't be drinking coffee or tea when you read this ...

I've been the "Design Indexer" in rez at the Cooper Hewitt library this 😎. On Sept 10 we'll explore library resources that frame the INDEX itself — the Index of 🇺🇸 Design (the prjct's namesake), the index card, the manicule 👈, etc — as a material, designed thing, esp contra AI's indexical flattening

Yo, any canadians out there. Spread this around. Counter protests should be in their face. Make these people embarrassed of their views.

Looking forward to my presentation at the 2025 CIEP Conference! I will talk about those editing interventions that go beyond grammar and spelling. #CIEP2025 #AmEditing @the-ciep.bsky.social

Where are my #MuslimWomen editing friends at? Ash P has created a Discord community just for you! Details are below. #AmEditing #AmWriting

I'm going, anyone else? I recently witnessed some unbelievable rudeness in a hotel and found myself shocked and unable to say anything. I want to change that ... I want to know how to intervene safely.

If you saw a woman being sexually harassed on the train, would you know how to help? If you witnessed transphobia at a coffee shop, would you step in? Give me 1 hour of your time and I'll teach you 5 concrete, practical ways you can safely intervene and be an ally! Sign up: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

At our SI Coffee Morning today 13 indexers met to talk about things we've learned over our indexing careers.

Great idea🌷

Hey, #editors and #proofreaders, hurry & sign up for @efafreelancers.bsky.social's August 14 live #webinar "Indexes Explained for Non-indexers," led by @closereadingie.bsky.social. community.the-efa.org/events/Event... Your work will be faster & easier when you understand how #indexes really work!

Indexes for non-indexers! Aimed at proofreaders, but anyone who looks at indexes and has reason to edit them (say, reviewing an index you hired out for) can get a lot out of this. I cover the best ways to edit an index. community.the-efa.org/events/Event... #edibuddies #IndexSky #academicsky #EFA

Emma's flowchart is GOLD! I just reworked it to avoid decision fatigue with an extremely chatty section of notes. Should I index this author name or is it just a bibliographic reference? My flowchart based on Emma's will tell me what to do!!

Edibuddies, check out Jola's webinar. They explain things well!!

And if you're in the UK or EU and spot a hardback Effin' Birds Field Guide with green foil letters on the dust jacket, it is the rare second edition hardback. I don't have that one and very much want a copy. I will trade you a signed US/Canada edition with original art on the endpaper for it.

I found two Amazon.ca gift cards I'm never going to use. I don't know how much is on each of them, but I think it's $15–$20. I'd like to send each to someone in need, so if you could use this and I'm not already regularly sending you mutual aid, please DM me. First come, first served. Canada only.

This is super niche, but do I know anyone with a 2" sized button maker? I have a box of 100 magnet supplies for a 2 inch machine, it doesn't fit my machine but I can't return it. Seems so wasteful to just throw them out!

A kitten was found on Vancouver Island with rabies. If you were bitten or scratched by a kitten in the 8000 block of Chemainus Road between July 2 and July 9 call 250-519-3575 immediately. Rabies is preventable if you get treatment BEFORE any symptoms start. cheknews.ca/rabies-confi...

I've been watching Niall for years. It's a worthy cause.

Need an indexer for your book in the humanities? I've just two August projects slip into September! #AcademicSky 🎥🗃️🪡🏛️ #lit #FeministSky

Non-Binary Awareness Week is for us. It's our week for reminding people that we exist, but it is also our week for embracing ourselves, for loving ourselves, and for finding ourselves. #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek

I have spent three whole days in Montreal and holy smokes Calgary could be soooo much better. An incredibly functional and connected system, well graded, contra painted lines on one ways, so many car-free spaces, and so many people using them. I have possibly seen more bikes than cars. 🚲🚶‍♀️