GLD Annual Meeting minutes now available

The minutes of our Annual Meeting, which was held on November 6, 2014 during the ATA 55th Annual Conference in Chicago, are now available for download here. Review what you heard or read what you missed – and please contact Melissa Field or Michael Engley […]

Time to renew your membership!

As the year draws to a close and many of us look forward to the holiday season, it also time to renew your ATA membership, which, if you renew annually, will end on  December 31, 2014. Membership renewal forms for 2015 are already in the […]

Are you a voting member?

Active membership is now easier than ever! ATA members who are not yet certified can go through “Active Membership Review” – a painless online process for working translators, interpreters, and individuals professionally engaged in work closely related to translation and/or interpreting. Click here to submit the […]

Not on the ATA Business Practices Listserv?

The issues are real and so is the conversation on ATA’s Business Practices Listserv. Questions, answers, suggestions, recommendations, why I do it, why I don’t do it, why I disagree—it’s all there and available to ATA members. Open to all association members, including students. Click […]

Congratulations to our new GLD officers!

The GLD election results are in and the newly elected GLD officers are: Administrator: Mr. Michael Engley Assistant Administrator: Ms. Melissa Ann Field   Earlier this year the GLD Nominating Committee announced the 2014 GLD candidates in the slate broadcast to the GLD membership. GLD members […]

GLD Annual Networking Event Registration Extended

Haven’t registered for our Annual Networking Event during the ATA’s 55th Annual Conference? Well, you haven’t missed your chance! Register now by Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Enjoy an evening with your colleagues of the German Language Division at a pizzeria voted one of the “Top […]

October 2014 issue of The ATA Chronicle available

The latest issue of The ATA Chronicle is now available online in both flipbook and PDF formats. ATA members can log in to read current and back issues of the magazine. Go to https://www.atanet.org/chronicle/flipbook_main.php ___________________________________________________________ ATA 55th Annual Conference November 5-8, 2014 | Chicago Check out the […]

10 Reasons to Attend the ATA Annual Conference

        When it comes to getting answers to business questions, this is the place to be. The ATA Annual Conference is the largest, most comprehensive, and most respected educational program in the profession. Still need convincing? Check out these 10 reasons to […]

ATA Webinar on Oct 14: Translating for the International Development Sector

Presenter: Corinne McKay Language: Presented in English Date: October 14, 2014 Time: 12 Noon U.S. Eastern Daylight Time Duration: 60 minutes CE Point(s): 1 International development—translating for government agencies, development contractors, NGOs and private foundations that work in developing countries—may be the biggest specialization you’ve […]

Available Now! The ATA 55th Annual Conference App!

Have you registered for the ATA 55th Annual Conference? Then you can now get this FREE app that puts the entire conference (and SO much more) at your fingertips. It is also an exciting tool you can use to connect with other attendees like never […]

MOOCs in aller Munde – auch bei Sprachmittlern?

Der nachstehende Text ist eine überarbeitete und aktualisierte Fassung eines Ende 2013 im MDÜ und im Mitteilungsblatt der österreichischen Universitas veröffentlichten Artikels. Die vorliegende Fassung erschien bereits in der Ausgabe 2/2014 des Infoblatts des ADÜ Nord (Abweichungen sind der redaktionellen Überarbeitung geschuldet) – und ist […]

September 2014 issue of The ATA Chronicle available online

The latest issue of The ATA Chronicle is now available online in both flipbook and PDF formats. ATA members can log in to read current and back issues of the magazine. Go to https://www.atanet.org/chronicle/flipbook_main.php ___________________________________________________________ ATA 55th Annual Conference November 5-8, 2014 | Chicago Check out the ATA Annual Conference Program online for […]

interaktiv Summer 2014 available NOW!

Dear GLD Members, The Summer 2014 edition of interaktiv is now available for download from the GLD website. Click here to get your own personal copy Contents at a Glance Editorial by yours truly A Word from the Administrator by Eva Stabenow (Translation) Notes from the Homeland by Karen Leube 2012 […]

July 2014 issue of The ATA Chronicle available

In case you missed the email, the latest issue of The ATA Chronicle is now available online in both flipbook and PDF formats. ATA members can log in to read current and back issues of the magazine. Go to https://www.atanet.org/chronicle/flipbook_main.php Along with a copy of […]

Did you know ATA Webinars are available on demand?

That’s right – anytime, anywhere, all you need is an internet connection! From terminology management to pricing strategies, ATA webinars have covered a lot of ground in the last four years. See the May issue of ATA Newsbriefs for the hottest on-demand webinars or browse […]

Member of the ATA Business Practices Listserv? You should be.

As a freelancer, how do you keep from falling prey to the “piranha pit” of price pressures? As a company owner, how do you maintain your profit margins and keep your freelancers happy? The issues are real and so is the conversation on ATA’s Business […]

GLD 2014 Election Candidate Statements

The Nominating Committee of the German Language Division is pleased to announce that the following Division members have been nominated as candidates in the upcoming election of officers: Administrator: Mr. Michael Engley Assistant Administrator: Ms. Melissa Ann Field Please take a few minutes to read […]

From the Editor's desk

The Winter 2014 edition of interaktiv is now available for download from the GLD website. Click here to get your own personal copy Dear Readers, The world of translation tends to lurk in the shadows of society and commerce – an industry that is rarely […]

Notes from a Newbie – ATA Conference

A.T.A. Konferenz: Was für ein Erlebnis Einen Monat vorher hatte ich gar keine Idee, was ich erwarten soll. Einen Monat vorher, bin ich nie nach einer Konferenze gegangen. Jetzt sind diese Gedanke vorbei, und ich fuehle mich wir wirklich, dass ich verbessert bin. Ich wusste […]

Read all about it!! interaktiv Winter 2014 now available

Dear GLD Members, The Winter 2014 edition of interaktiv is now available for download from the GLD website. Click here to get your own personal copy Contents at a Glance Editorial by yours truly A Word from the Administrator by Eva Stabenow Minutes of the […]

Winter 2014 issue of interaktiv coming soon!

We’re putting the final touches on the Winter 2014 issue of interaktiv – the GLD’s biannual newsletter – so keep your eyes peeled for it. Unofficially known as the “writer’s issue,” the Winter 2014 edition puts the focus on translators as writers. In addition to […]

ATA Conference – Call for Submissions

Dear GLD members, it’s that time of year again – have you thought about presenting at the 55th ATA Conference in Chicago? We’d love for everyone to share their expertise with others in the division! Proposals MUST be submitted by March 10, 2014 at this […]