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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking that surely book indexing is something AI could do? Think again. @asindexing.bsky.social has released its statement on indexing using LLM-based AI tools - these tools simply don't do a good job of indexing. For a quality index, use a human indexer. buff.ly/X7Vuesc

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

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Announcing the new Twelfth Edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, thoroughly updated and redesigned to be even more useful and engaging for students, professionals, and everyone who loves...

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 15d

Hope to see you next time, Helen!

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 15d

What's the theological significance of the cross-reference?

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 15d

A fascinating little video of the making of a book, via @levparikian.bsky.social's Six Things newsletter (buff.ly/upBRl6y)

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Madelon Franssen @exterindexing.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 16d

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.

A CIEP conference delegate speaker badge and lanyard on top of session materials including a resources page, text extract, index entry input sheet, and ‘Commissioning an Index’ leaflet from the Society of Indexers.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 17d

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. 😀

Ann Kingdom presenting at Society of Indexers 2025 conference in front of her introductions slide and a photo of Brilliant Creatures by Clive James.

Paula Clarke Bain presenting at Society of Indexers 2025 conference in front of her introductions slide and a photo of Murder Inc performers at A Laugh In Stockport comedy club.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 17d

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.

Madelon Franssen @exterindexing.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 17d

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?

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 17d

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.
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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Madelon Franssen @exterindexing.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 18d

This afternoon's sessions at #SIConf25 have included sharing expertise on embedded indexing and cross-reference, the opportunity to unwind with mindful collage, and next we have a panel discussion on working with authors with @carosanderson.bsky.com, @djbduncan.bsky.social and Jane Calvert.

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 18d

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.

Tanya Izzard in person and JoJo Chen on screen presenting on AI issues at the Society of Indexers 2025 conference.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social · 19d

And we're off, with a welcome from our Honorary President @carosanderson #SIConf25

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Madelon Franssen @exterindexing.bsky.social · 19d

Arrived in Birmingham for #SIConf25 yesterday evening. Lovely to see friends again and talk about nothing but #indexing for the next three days!

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