The OASIS Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) Technical Committee has created a new DITA Technical Communication Subcommittee. The subcommittee’s charter states that DITA was originally designed as an architecture for technical communication, but has evolved into a far greater solution Read more
How come I’m not listed? We’re sorry that some members and companies missed the opportunity to be listed in the STC Online Buyers Guide & Consultant Directory. We tried to give every vendor who has advertised or exhibited at the Read more
EPUB, an XML format for reflowable text made from three open standards, is on its way to becoming an e-book industry standard. The standard, developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), is gaining support from publishers and technology firms, Read more
Looking for special software or other tools to do your tech comm job better? Check the STC website for its newest addition—an online buyers guide which also lists technical communication consultants. In addition to companies that provide products and services, Read more
STC offers four online courses where participants can earn a certificate. The courses are divided into 90-minute sessions and presented live online over five to eight weeks. Participants must log in for all sessions to earn the certificate. Individual sessions Read more
STC has just announced that SUMMIT@aClick is available on STC’s Live Learning Center, with unlimited access for those who attended the 2009 Summit in Atlanta. SUMMIT@aClick has more than 85 sessions currently online and more sessions will be added as Read more
In this tough economic climate, STC would like to extend a helping hand to those conducting job searches. Members have free access to the Job Seeker Boot Camp, as well as many other benefits. The STC Job Seeker Boot Camp Read more
STC’s 2008 Salary Database— What are the fastest growing industries for technical writers? Which ones are posting the sharpest declines? Where are salaries going up the most? How much should you expect to make if you apply for a job Read more
The Society for Technical Communication welcomes you to its newest publication: STC’s Notebook. This blog will house relevant information for STC members and those interested in technical communication. New stories and articles will be added frequently and the blog will Read more
STC’s volunteer leadership has been working to develop a recovery and regeneration plan for the Society. As we announced at the Summit in Atlanta in May, STC is experiencing an unprecedented challenge to its financial health in the form of a projected shortfall that could reach as high as $1.2 million. This will continue into 2010 unless we take decisive action right now. The regeneration plan, which will include many of the great ideas suggested by scores of chapter leaders and members through our various communication channels, will be announced as promised by the end of August.