Beacons 10
Beacons 10, the ATA Literary Division's annual publication, is now
online. This is the first edition to be published online. Find it at:
http://www.atanet.org/publications/index.php. (2/26/08)
National Association Of Judiciary Interpreters And Translators Scholars Program
2008 NAJIT SCHOLAR Six selected scholars will attend the 2008 National
Conference! Questions about the application process should be directed to:
studentoutreach@najit.org. This is a volunteer run program and we regret
that telephone inquiries about the NAJIT Scholars program cannot be accepted.
All email inquiries will be promptly answered. The National Association of
Judiciary Interpreters and translators is a professional association promoting
quality interpreting and translation services in the judicial system. All
completed applications must be received through online registration or by posted
mail or fax to +1.202.293.0495 by February 15, 2008. No applications received
after that date will be considered. To view additional information on the
Scholars program go to
www.najit.org
Industry Survey Shows Increases in Profit and Government-Related Work for
Language Companies
Arlington, VA, December 20, 2007—US-based language companies reported
slightly higher profits in the past year and a larger amount of
government-related work, according to the 2007 Industry Survey conducted among
members of the Association of Language Companies (ALC). The results of this
survey, which are only available to ALC members, provide a representative
sampling of industry information about its members’ skills, finances and
business practices. According to ALC President Marla Schulman, “This survey was
our largest in terms of participation and offers the most definitive data ever
collected about US-based language companies. The results will help us better
anticipate changes in this fast-moving industry. We also expect the results will
help our member companies plan for changes in the products they offer, employees
they hire, and compensation strategies for both employees and independent
contractors. As with previous surveys, we expect the survey to help our members
become more efficient suppliers of services and to increase the public benefit
of our work.” With analysis and foreword by ALC Vice President Randall Morgan,
this is the Association’s third annual survey. (1/4/08)
TIP-Lab 17th Distance Spanish Translation/Revision Workshop
January through June 2008:
Registration is now open for English into Spanish
translators and interpreters. Excellent command of both Spanish and English is
required. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
For further information, visit our web site at
www.tip-lab.org, or call, fax, or e-mail: TIP-Lab, c/o Alicia Marshall, 847
869 4889 (phone/fax),
aliciamarshall@comcast.net. (8/16/07)
Teaming with an Interpreter Online
Training Now Available
Burien, WA – Highline Public Schools announces the availability of an
on-line, self-study training, Teaming with an Interpreter, at
www.speakyourlanguages.com/training. This training is available at no
cost to anyone who needs to communicate using a spoken-language interpreter. It
is useful for all types of organizations including businesses, professional
services, non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions. The
goal of the training is to enable people to get beyond their fears and other
obstacles so that they can communicate clearly and build strong relationships
with people who do not speak English. The training demonstrates how to
communicate effectively when speaking to an audience, having one-on-one
conversations, interacting with small groups, and engaging in conversations
while moving about during an event. The training shows how to avoid common
mistakes made when working with an interpreter, such as being afraid to engage
in conversation, speaking at length, and looking at the interpreter rather than
the person with whom you are trying to communicate. ”These are things people
naturally tend to do, but they prevent effective communication," explains Dave
Cotlove, one of the co-developers of the training. "And these are not things we
instinctively figure out. But once people take this training, everyone says 'Ah
ha! Now I get it!’” The training can be completed in about 30 minutes. Courtney
Searls-Ridge, a professional interpreter and co-developer of the training, says
"It only takes a small investment of time to take this training. But the payoff
is big – you will be able to comfortably and confidently communicate with people
from all over the world.” (7/23/07)
Language Interpreters
to be Featured in New Book; Call for Submissions
The publication of a new book that will showcase interpreters and their
contributions to society has been announced. From Our Lips to Your Ears: How
Interpreters are Changing the World marks the first published
compendium of stories about this unique and complex profession from the
perspective of interpreters themselves. The book will include personal anecdotes
from interpreters working in an array of settings, says Nataly Kelly, editor of
the publication. “Interpreters are out there each day, helping deliver babies,
interpreting witness testimony, rendering the words of foreign diplomats, and
assisting consumers who wish to purchase goods and services.” The stories in the
collection will cover a range of topics of interest to the general public, Kelly
pointed out. “This book shows how interpreters are helping meet a basic human
need— the need to communicate with others.” More information about the book is
available at
http://www.fromourlips.com. The web site also provides detailed information
for interpreters who would like to share their stories for possible publication
in the book. Contact: Nataly Kelly, 603/891-1101, Fax: 877/572-0779, Email:
editor@fromourlips.com,
http://www.fromourlips.com. (7/23/07)
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