Live book indexing: reflections on working in front of an audience

Experienced book indexer Stephen Ullstrom provides a historical overview of live (‘naked’) indexing presentations before reflecting on his own experiences of indexing in front of an audience. He offers insights into the purpose of a live indexing presentation, the challenges it presents, and the ways the format can be structured to give the best experience to indexer and audience.

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The Indexer
Published
2026-06-16
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https://doi.org/10.3828/index.2026.14
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1
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Publishing and Scholarly Communication
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Live book indexing: reflections on working in front of an audience

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Live book indexing: reflections on working in front of an audience

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Abstract

Experienced book indexer Stephen Ullstrom provides a historical overview of live (‘naked’) indexing presentations before reflecting on his own experiences of indexing in front of an audience. He offers insights into the purpose of a live indexing presentation, the challenges it presents, and the ways the format can be structured to give the best experience to indexer and audience.

The IndexerVol. 44(2)
Glycemic Index Laboratories (CA)
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Publishing and Scholarly Communication
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