If you're looking for a formal education in indexing, there are a few live courses in the Pacific Northwest for you to look into. Those we know about are listed below in alphabetical order. For more information, stop by the Index West web site. The Library Information Management program at Marylhurst University occasionally offers Indexing classes taught by Elspeth Pope, a successful professional indexer. Knowledge will come from extensive practical experience in writing indexes, detailed feedback from the instructor, and the opportunity to share and compare your indexes with your peers.
Instructors are either library faculty or professional indexers.
A technical indexing seminar is offered occasionally through this department. In the past, the class has been taught by Kari Kells, a professional indexer. Wasser sometimes offers a one-day workshop on indexing. Past classes have been taught by editors or writers.