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The listings in this directory were prepared by the members of the Gardening and Environmental Studies Special Interest Group to facilitate communication among members and to aid publishers, authors, and others who seek the services of qualified, dependable indexers.
On this page is an alphabetical listing of members with their interests and qualifications.
We also provide a categorized listing of members who specialize in particular project formats, languages, and subject areas.
Disclaimer: This group makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty regarding the quality of any member's work. Work agreements, including fee schedules, are negotiated between the individual indexer and the client. Members of the Gardening/Environmental Studies SIG are also members of the American Society of Indexers.
Judith Anderson
True North Indexing Services
6008 Leibly Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5E 3C8 Canada
Telephone: 604-526-4722
Fax: 604-526-4724
Web site: www.members.shaw.ca/judithanderson/
Formats: books, journals & periodicals, newsletters,
reference materials, websites
Subjects: anthropology, archaeology/archaeobotany, biogeography,
biology/life sciences, botany, composting, conservation, earth sciences, ecology, environmental
history, environmental science, ethnoecology/Native peoples, fisheries, forestry, geography,
natural history, natural resources,
outdoor recreation, wildlife
I have a doctorate in population ecology and have recently done research in human behavioural ecology and evolutionary psychology, with an emphasis on the psychology of judgment and decision-making in resource management, conservation, and the interactions of people with the natural world. I have also worked on statistics and experimental design for adaptive management of natural resources. Other related disciplines that I am well-qualified to index include cultural anthropology and ethnoecology.
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Marilyn Augst
Prairie Moon Indexing
3032 Decatur Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906-1132
Telephone: 765-463-9370
Web site: www.PrairieMoonIndexing.com
Formats: back-of-the-book, technical manuals
Subjects: civil engineering, conservation, ecology, environmental engineering,
environmental history, environmental science,
geology/earth science,
mathematics, natural history, natural resources, paleontology, soil science, space
exploration, wildlife
Indexing experience includes books on environmental topics, soil engineering, and sustainable development. My first career was technical writing. I work on manuscript or pdf files, either e-mail or ftp. I meet deadlines.
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Susan Barnes
Topcat Indexing Services
PO Box 65063
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70896-5063
Telephone: 225-573-9784
FAx: 225-924-5857
Web site: www.topcatindexing.com
Formats: books, large projects, reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: foodplants and foodways, gardening/organic gardening,
gardens and garden history, health and the environment, herbs and herbals, horticulture, natural history, outdoor recreation
I guarantee to create a professional index, tailored to your specifications, meeting all deadlines, at a reasonable rate. I use the Chicago Manual of Style, but I am more than willing to use a different format provided by you.
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Connie Binder
332 Compton Ave
Laurel , MD 20707, USA
Telephone: 301-604-0331
Web site: http://www.conniebinder.com
Formats: books, databases, journals/periodicals
Subjects: anthropology, archaeology, biogeography, biology/life sciences,
botany, composting, conservation, ecology, environmental history,
environmental science, ethnobotany, foodplants and foodways, forestry,
geography, geology/earth sciences, health and the environment, herbs and herbals,
natural history, natural resources, oceanography, outdoor recreation, wildlife
I am a freelance librarian, specializing in the indexing of books, journals, and electronic media. In business for myself since 1991, I am dedicated to helping you produce a top quality product. I work independently, make professional decisions and provide consulting services. I tailor my work to your needs, never losing sight of the fact that the final product belongs to you.
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Camilla Clocker
Florilegium Indexing
7108 Marine Drive
Alexandria , VA 22307-1905, USA
Telephone: 703-768-8983
Formats: books, catalogs, images, journals & periodicals, newsletters, newspapers
Subjects: agriculture/agronomy, archaeology/archaeobotany, biogeography, biology/life sciences,
botany, composting, conservation, ethnoecology/Native peoples, forestry,
gardening/organic gardening, gardens and garden history, health and the environment,
herbs and herbals, horticulture, landscape design and history, nursery operations, outdoor recreation,
pest control, plant pathology and physiology, wildlife
My experience in these specialties accrues from being the daughter of a forest ranger and a landscape architect; from volunteering at the American Horticultural Society, U.S. National Arboretum, and several local gardening groups in northern Virginia. For a short time I worked for a Master Guide in Alaska, and I have experience with botanical illustration and photography.
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Melinda Davis
The Abecedarian Editorial Services
5421 Dogwood Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918-3456
Telephone: 865-659-9427
Fax: 865-688-2314
Formats: back-of-the-book, catalogs, images, journals &
periodicals, reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: botany/botanical illustration, food plants, gardening/organic gardening, garden
history, geography, herbs and herbals, horticulture, how-to books,
crafts (nature, paper, and fiber arts), land use and planning, landscape design & history,
natural history, outdoor recreation
MSLS (10+ years cataloging). Art history degree. Master Gardener; personal interest in native plants, garden history and writing, hiking. Indexing, editing and proofreading.
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Heather Dubnick
Heather Dubnick Editorial Services
39 Dodge St. #356
Beverly, MA, 01915, USA
Telephone: 978-969-3122
Fax: 978-969-1928
Web site: www.heatherdubnick.com
Formats: books
Subjects: anthropology, archaeology, botany, conservation, environmental history, ethnobotany, food plants and foodways, gardening/organic gardening, gardens and garden history, geography, health and the environment, herbs and herbals, horticulture, landscape design and history, natural history, natural resources, wildlife
I am an experienced indexer and editor as well as an amateur herbalist and gardener. I am particularly interested in organic gardening, food gardening, and herb gardening.
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Kay M. Dusheck
RidgeRoad Indexing
4193 Buffalo Ridge Road
Anamosa, IA 52205, USA
Telephone: 319-350-8657
Fax: 319-462-2405
Formats: books, reference materials
Subjects: agriculture/agronomy, anthropology, archaeology/archaeobotany,
beekeeping, biogeography, biology/life sciences, botany/botanical illustration, composting,
conservation, ecology, environmental history,
environmental science, ethnoecology/Native peoples, fisheries science,
food plants and foodways, forestry, gardens and garden history, geography,
geology/earth science, health and the environment, horticulture,
land use/planning, natural history, natural
resources, nursery operations, outdoor recreation, pest control, plant physiology, soil
science, wildlife
My formal background in the sciences and my practical background of farming, beekeeping and raising beef cattle make me an indexer well-versed in many aspects of soil science and its relatives.
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Jill Edwards
Land O' Lakes, WI
Web site: www.EdwardsIndexing.com
Formats:
books, catalogs, technical manuals, web sites
Subjects: biology, botany, composting, ecology, environmental science,
gardening, health & environment, natural resources, organic
gardening, wildlife & wildlife conservation
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Songbird Indexing Services
7249 W. Kentucky Dr., Apt. G
Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Telephone: 303-935-1279 or 503-245-3009, toll free: 866-604-8435
Web site: www.songbirdindex.com
Formats: back-of-the-book, catalogs, images, journals &
periodicals, large projects, newsletters, newspapers
Subjects: crafts, environmental history, forestry, gardening, gardens
& garden history, health & environment, herbs & herbals,
how-to books, landscape design & history, Native Americans, natural
history, natural resources, organic gardening, outdoor recreation,
wildlife & wildlife conservation
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Erin Hartshorn
The Well-Chosen Word
3349 Green Meadow Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Telephone: 610-317-2269
Fax: 206-333-1758
Web site: www.wellchosenword.com
Formats: books
Subjects: biology, botany, composting, crafts, food plants &
foodways, garden history, gardening, general science, herbs &
herbals, horticulture, how-to books, landscape design, life sciences,
organic gardening, outdoor recreation, wildlife & wildlife
conservation
B.S. Biochemistry, M.A. Molecular & Cell Biology. Lifelong gardener, both ornamental and culinary. Also provide copyediting and proofreading services.
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S Jane Henderson
Indexplorations
2939 NE 19th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Telephone: 971-219-9868
Fax: 503-287-1908
Web: www.indexplorations.com
Formats: books, catalogs, images, journals &
periodicals, large projects, reference materials
Subjects: anthropology, biogeography, ecology, environmental history,
ethnobotany, garden history, gardening, geography, health &
environment, historic preservation, homesteading, horticulture, how-to
books, landscape design, native Americans, natural history, natural
resources, nursery operations, organic gardening, outdoor recreation,
wildlife & wildlife conservation
As a licensed landscape architect with more than a decade of experience working in multi-disciplinary design firms, I offer particular expertise in landscape design, land-use and urban planning, landscape ecology, and sustainability. Other areas of expertise and interest include history of landscape architecture, art in the landscape, the vernacular landscape, natural history, environmental psychology, and children's outdoor play environments.
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Hannah Huse
2190 Linden Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80304
Telephone: 303-449-9740
Fax: 303-449-9740(call first)
Formats: books
Subjects: agriculture, anthropology, archaeology, ethnobotany, food
plants & foodways, gardening, gardens & garden history, herbs
& herbals, historic preservation, horticulture, landscape design,
Native Americans, natural history, organic gardening
Books indexing since 1987. Scholarly and trade presses. An academic background in anthropology/archaeology and a longtime interest in gardening have given me a special enthusiasm for ethnobotany and foodways.
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Andrea M. Jones
Jones Literary Services
171 Wapiti Court
Canon City, CO, 81212, USA
Telephone: 719-214-1283
Web site: www.jonesliteraryservices.com
Formats: books
Subjects: biology/life sciences, conservation, ecology, environmental history, forestry, gardening/organic gardening, gardens and garden history, health and the environment, land use and planning, natural history, natural resources, outdoor recreation, wildlife
JLS provides comprehensive and user-friendly indexes, on time and at competitive rates. I am familiar with land use issues and conservation easements in addition to general environmental topics. Other areas of specialization include gardening, horses, natural history, and science. MA in English Literary Research, PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Marjorie Joy
Words and Images
1083 S. Quantico Drive
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Telephone: 719-251-8916
Formats: books, catalogs, reference materials
Subjects: art/art history, botany/botanical illustration, ecology, gardening/organic gardening,
gardens and garden history, herbs and herbals, horticulture, natural history, outdoor recreation, wildlife
Botanical artist, amateur naturalist and Master Gardener with strong personal interest in native plants. BFA in Fine Art, Associates Degree in Advertising Design. 25 years experience in graphic design for print.
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Suzi Kaplan
Key Information Service
7109 Amy Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
Telephone: 301.320.3322
Web: www.keyinfoservice.com
Formats: books, catalogs, CDRoms, databases, images, journals and periodicals, large projects, newsletters, newspapers, reference material, thesaurus construction, website indexing
Subjects: Anthropology, archeology, conservation, earth sciences, environmental history, environmental science, ethnobotany, gardening, gardens & garden history, geography, land use, landscape design, natural history, natural resources, oceanography
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Lee Lawton
Right to the Point Indexing
314 Vincent St.
Philomath, OR 97370-9219, USA
Telephone: 541-929-6843
Formats: books
Subjects: Agriculture, anthropology, archeology, biogeography, biology, botany, composting,
conservation, earth sciences, ecology, environmental health, environmental history,
environmental science, ethnobotany, food plants and foodways, gardening, gardens & garden history,
herbs and herbals, horticulture, landscape design, natural history, natural resources, nursery operations,
outdoor recreation, pest control, soil science, wildlife
Punctual, dependable, analytical, creative. Experienced and educated in agriculture, health, environmental and natural sciences, and other fields. Resume and samples on request.
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Marion Lerner-Levine
Marion Lerner-Levine: Artist/Indexer
359 Sixth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Telephone: 718-965-3136
Formats: books, catalogs, images, journals/periodicals, large projects, newsletters,
reference materials
Subjects: anthropology, archaeology, botany/botanical illustration, ethnoecology/Native peoples,
forestry, gardening/organic gardening, gardens & garden history, herbs & herbals,
horticulture, landscape design & history
Languages: French
Since 1989 I have indexed scholarly and general-interest books and encyclopedia articles for Collier's, Smithsonian, St. Martin's, Cornell University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, Princeton University, Reader's Digest Publications and others. My special interests include Visual Arts, Music and Music History, and Biography. Related interests are gardening, botanical illustration, and architecture.
I studied at the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 1954), and have pursued indexing studies and seminars at New York University and St. John's University in New York City.
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Jeanne C. Moody
Beaver Wood Associates
P.O. Box 717
Alstead, New Hampshire 03602
Telephone: 603-835-7900
Fax: 603-835-6279
Web
site: www.beaverwood.com
Formats: books, databases, journals, newsletters, reference materials, technical manuals, thesaurus construction
Subjects: archaeology, biogeography, conservation, ecology,
environmental health, environmental history, environmental science, forestry, geography, geology/earth science,
land use/planning, landscape design and history,
natural history, natural resources, oceanography/marine sciences, soil science,
wildlife
Beaver Wood Associates indexes technical, scholarly, and trade publications on nearly all aspects of natural resources. We have particular expertise in water resources, earth sciences, and geography. Received the Wilson Award for the index to a book on raptor management.
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Barbara Mullinix
Beeline Index Writing Service
40 Bee Farm Lane
Buena Vista, VA , 24413, USA
Telephone: 540-463-7207
Formats: books, journals and periodicals
Subjects: agriculture/agronomy, beekeeping, foodplants and foodways, gardening/organic gardening, gardens and garden history, herbs and herbals, horticulture, land use and planning, landscape design and history, natural history
My education in history and many years of experience gardening and homesteading join in this ideal indexing niche. Resume available upon request.
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Raymond Nader
Book of Earl Indexing
PO Box 44542
Phoenix, AZ 85064, USA
Telephone: 602 717 7364
Web site: www.bookofearl.com
Formats: books, technical manuals
Subjects: anthropology, conservation, gardening, gardens & garden history, geography,
health & the environment, herbs and herbals, land use, landscape history and design, outdoor recreation, pest control, wildlife
I am a freelance indexer who creates professional back-of-the-book indexes for a variety of publications. I pledge to:
- Deliver indexes on time
- Use Chicago Manual of Style or the publisher's own specifications
- Deliver a complete index by e-mail and/or disk with a hard copy
- Use dedicated indexing software (Sky Software)
- Prepare an index in any number of formats
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--O--Deborah Patton
8416 Elko Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Telephone: 410-480-0997
Web site: www.pattonindexing.com
Formats: books, catalogs, journals, large projects,
newsletters, reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: beekeeping, composting, crafts, ecology, environmental
history, food plants and foodways, gardening, gardens & garden
history, general science, health and environment, herbs & herbals,
historic preservation, homesteading, horticulture, landscape design
& history, nursery operations, organic gardening, outdoor
recreation, pest control, soil science, wildlife and wildlife
conservation
Freelance indexer since 1994. Master Gardener from a family of gardeners, a historic homeowner, and organic gardener. Graduate degree in information studies.
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--Q--Sheila Ryan
Ryan Indexing
4533 SE Monroe
Portland, OR 97222
Telephone: 415-810-4858
Web site: www.ryanindexing.com
Formats: books, catalogs, databases, journals and periodicals, large projects,
reference materials, technical manuals, websites
Subjects: biology/life sciences, conservation, ecology, environmental history, environmental
science, fisheries, forestry, geography, geology/earth sciences, land
use/planning, natural history, natural resources, oceanography/marine sciences, outdoor
recreation, soil science, wildlife
Professional freelance indexer of trade and scholarly texts and other nonfiction publications, delivered on time and meeting all publishing specifications. With over 15 years of both public and private sector experience in environmental impact assessment, land use policy and planning, and natural resource management and regulation, I am adept at indexing numerous subject areas in the science and environmental fields. All projects are welcome; please contact me to discuss your indexing needs and to request a quote.
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Dakota Indexing
228 15th Avenue N.
Fargo, ND 58102
Telephone: 701-298-6304
Web
site: www.dakotaindexing.com
Formats: books, journals & periodicals,
newsletters, reference materials, technical manuals, web sites
Subjects: agriculture, agronomy, beekeeping, biology, botany,
ecology, environmental history, environmental science, gardening,
general science, health & environment, herbs & herbals,
horticulture, Native Americans, organic gardening, pest
control, plant physiology, soil science
M.S. in Horticulture (Vegetable Production); Ph.D. in Agronomy (Weed Science/Plant Physiology); prior to indexing accumulated over 20 years of experience in field research and development in pest management in conventional and organic crop systems in both academic and corporate settings.
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Sandi Schroeder [Back to the top]
Schroeder Indexing Services
23 Camilla Pink Court
Bluffton, SC 29909
Telephone: 843-705-9779
Fax: 847-303-1559
Web
site: www.schroederindexing.com
Formats: books, journals & periodicals, large projects, newsletters, reference
materials
Subjects: anthropology, biology, botany, conservation, earth sciences,
ecology, environmental history, environmental science, food plants and foodways, forestry, gardening, gardens & garden history,
geography, geology/earth sciences, health & environment, herbs & herbals,
horticulture, land use, landscape design & history, natural resources, nursery operations, oceanography, outdoor recreation, pest control, plant physiology, soil science, wildlife
Thérèse
Shere
7566 Eastside Road
Healdsburg, California 95448
Telephone: 707-838-2981
Formats: books, reference materials
Subjects: agriculture, anthropology,
conservation, ecology, environmental history, environmental science, ethnobotany, fisheries, foodplants and foodways, forestry,
gardening/organic gardening,
health and the environment, horticulture, land use,
natural history, natural resources, wildlife
Full-time indexer with thorough knowledge of botanical nomenclature and many years' experience with environmental and natural resource topics, natural history, and gardening.
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Sherry L. Smith
Sherry L. Smith Indexing Services
63505 Bridle Lane
Bend, Oregon 97701
Telephone/Fax: 541-382-6414
Web
site: www.sherrysmithindexing.com
Formats: books, journals & periodicals, large projects,
newsletters, reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: agriculture, biogeography, botany, ecology, environmental
history, environmental science, ethnobotany, forestry, Native
Americans, natural history, natural resources, pest control, wildlife
& wildlife conservation
Indexing experience includes books on pest management, weed identification, forest studies, plant monitoring, coastal studies, public policy. Indexes are thoughtfully written for conceptual completeness and tightly structured for easy reader use. They are delivered on time in the format requested.
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Marianna Stewart
Telephone/Fax: 607-936-8204
Formats: books, catalogs, journals & periodicals,
newsletters, reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: agriculture, biogeography, biology, composting, crafts,
ecology, environmental history, environmental science, food plants
& foodways, gardening, gardens & garden history, general
science, geography, health & environment, herbs & herbals,
historic preservation, homesteading, horticulture, how-to books,
landscape design & history, life sciences, Native Americans,
natural history, natural resources, organic gardening, outdoor
recreation
Indexes produced to the clients's specifications, on time, with the needs of the readers in mind. Delivery via e-mail, on diskette, or on paper. I am an avid reader of books in the listed subjects and have practical experience in many of these fields.
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Whole Life Indexing & Energy Works
61490 Epitaph Road
Montrose, Colorado 81401
Telephone: 970-240-3620
Fax: 970-252-9647
site: www.wholelifeindexing.com
Formats: books, catalogs, databases, journals/periodicals, newsletters,
newspapers, reference materials, thesaurus construction
Subjects: agriculture, ecology, environmental history, environmental
science, ethnobotany, forestry, general science, geography, health
& environment, herbs & herbals, natural history, natural
resources, outdoor recreation, wildlife & wildlife conservation
Languages: German, Spanish
I have indexed journals and performed specialized cataloging in public and special libraries, developing subject thesauri for agricultural, environmental policy, and public broadcasting collections. I index books and other publications on topics ranging from natural resources to holistic health.
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Margaret Troutman
PO Box 1477
Candler, NC 28715, USA
Telephone: 828-278-0130
Formats: books, technical manuals
Subjects: biology, conservation, ecology, environmental science, gardening/organic gardening, gardens and garden history, earth sciences, health and the environment, horticulture, landscape design
Experienced indexer (9 years) with decades-long interests in gardening and environmental issues.
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Ann W. Truesdale, DVM
4716 Summit Plantation Road
Hollywood, South Carolina 29449-6086
Telephone: 843-889-8897
Web
site: www.index-able.com
Formats: books, journals & periodicals, large projects, newsletters,
reference materials, technical manuals
Subjects: agriculture, biology/life sciences, botany, conservation,
ecology, environmental science, foodplants and foodways, forestry,
gardening/ organic gardening, gardens and garden history,
health and the environment, horticulture, natural history, natural resources,
oceanography/marine science, outdoor recreation, pest control,
plant pathology and physiology, soil science, wildlife
Broad expertise in medical topics and biological sciences, with special interest in natural history, environment/ecology, and agriculture. Indexes are written with completeness and reader usability in mind. For further information please visit my website.
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