This page provides a list of links to related professional
organizations, agencies and service providers in the scientific/technical
communication and technical publications fields, plus other useful services
or sources of information.
Please note that the presence of a link on this page
does not mean the ISTC endorses or recommends the organization in question.
Association |
Website |
Activities/aims |
Member benefits |
Annual membership fees for individuals |
Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) |
www.absw.org.uk |
Through briefings with prominent scientists and policymakers, facility visits, debates and social events, the ABSW helps to create links between science writers and their subjects and markets. |
A newsletter called The Science Reporter, an electronic discussion group, an e-mail account, listings in its online directory and access to a bookshop. |
£5, £36 or £40 |
British Association of Communicators in Business (CiB) |
www.cib.uk.com |
With a focus on building relationships between people in business communication, the CiB provides a place where communicators can share common problems and best practices. |
Offers networking opportunities, org anises national and regional events and produces a member magazine, communicators. |
£27.19, £39.15, or £184.88 |
European Medical Writers Association (EMWA)
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www.emwa.org |
The EMWA supports medical writers and medical editors. |
Provides educational and social networking opportunities. |
€120 (in Europe) or €140 (outside Europe) |
Federation of Business Writers (FBW) |
None - contact Wilma McKerron |
The FBW is a new professional body formed to promote the interests of business writers throughout the world. |
Membership card, certificate, newsletter called The Business Writer and 10% discount off Eston Training courses. |
£20 |
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) |
www.iabc.com |
The IABC aims to establish and support the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication. |
Strong international presence with regional chapters in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, UK and US. |
US$279 for new members in the UK and US$274 for renewals in the UK. Rates differ depending on country. |
International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) |
www.icograda.org/web |
Icograda is the world body for professional graphic design and visual communication. It is a voluntary assembly of associations concerned with graphic design, visual communication, design management, design promotion and design education. |
Promotes graphic designers' role and provides a unified voice; establishes international standards and procedures; holds congresses, conferences, seminars and symposia; publishes and distributes information on graphic design. |
No individual membership available |
International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) |
www.istd.org.uk |
The ISTD establishes and maintains typographic standards within the professional design and education communities. |
Organizes events, lectures and exhibitions; publishes TypoGraphic magazine and an electronic newsletter. |
£100 (less for students & retired members) |
| Society for Editors and Proofreaders |
www.sfep.org.uk |
The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who strive to make text accurate and readable. It has two aims:
- to promote high editorial standards
- to achieve recognition of the professional status of its members and associates.
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The SfEP offers its associates and members – from beginners to the most experienced – a variety of benefits, from help with finding work to discounts on books. |
The subscription year runs from 1 March to 28 February. The following are the rates for 2006/07.
Associates: £75.00
Ordinary members: £85.00
Advanced members: £90.00
Corporate membership is also available |
Society for Professional Designers (CSD) |
www.csd.org.uk |
The CSD is the world's largest chartered body of professional designers and represents designers in all disciplines. |
Recognition using MCSD or FCSD, discounts on training, magazine subscription, networking opportunities, free portfolio listing and organized events. |
£60, £100, £150, £180, £220 or £264 |
Society of Authors |
www.societyofauthors.net |
The Society of Authors represents the writing profession by campaigning for improved terms and changes in legislation, such as copyright and libel laws. |
Contract vetting, advice and assistance with author-related problems; a quarterly journal called The Author; networking opportunities; organized talks and seminars; membership of specialist groups; listings on website and online database; special discounts. |
£60 or £85 |
| Society of Indexers |
www.indexers.org.uk |
The Society exists to promote indexing, the quality of indexes and the profession of indexing. |
By joining the Society of Indexers you will become part of a group of fellow professionals who are working towards raising awareness of indexes and the profession of indexing. Experienced members are generous with their support and encouragement for new entrants and you will find our networking opportunities invaluable. Specific benefits of membership are listed elsewhere on their website. |
The Society has a comprehensive range of subscriptions (both individual and corporate). Refer to their website for details. |
| Usability Professionals' Association (UPA) |
www.upassoc.org |
UPA supports usability specialists, people from all aspects of human-centred design, and the broad family of disciplines that create the user experience in promoting the design and development of usable products. |
Provides an international network for usability professionals, changes new product development processes to better incorporate usability testing, increases the body of knowledge on the subject. |
US$35 or US$100 (plus one-off $25 fee) |
| European Association of Science Editors (EASE) |
www.ease.org.uk |
Despite its name, EASE membership is worldwide and cuts across many disciplines. It offers an opportunity to say abreast of trends in the rapidly changing environment of scientific publishing, whether traditional or electronic, through its quarterly journal, its handbook for science editors, and the workshops, seminars and major triennial conferences which it organizes. |
A quarterly journal, European Science Editing, a copy of Science Editors’ Handbook, an electronic forum for exchange of ideas, reduced registration fee at our triennial conference, seminars and workshops, a unique learning community and supportive environment providing educational and social networking opportunities. |
Annual membership fees: for 2008
Individual £70
Students £35
Corporate rates available |
