Blogs
- ATA Interpreters Division Blog
- The Savvy Newcomer: American Translator Association's blog for new and emerging language professionals
- Translation Tribulations: Translation technologies, marketing strategies, workflow optimization, resource reviews
- The Medical Interpreter Blog: Meditations, resources, and information for healthcare interpreters, by NOTIS trainer Yuliya Speroff
- Translation Times: Judy and Dagmar Jenner’s blog on the business of translation, professional development, software, humor, and many other topics
- The Interpreter Diaries: Experiences as an interpreter, tips for new interpreters, dealing with trauma, interpreter training
- About Translation: Advice to beginning translators, definitions, translation tools, resources, payment boards
- Thoughts on Translation: Corinne McKay’s site on the translation industry and on becoming a translator, issues encountered in freelancing
- Three Percent: A resource for international literature in translation at the University of Rochester; created by Chad Post (founder of Open Letter Books)
NEWSLETTERS
- Intersect: A weekly e-newsletter from Cross Cultural Communications offering breaking news on language, culture, and interpreting
- Slator Weekly: Slator is a "leading provider of news, analysis, and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industries" (scroll down to subscribe)
certification
- American Translators Association (ATA): ATA certifies translators in specific language pairs (from or into English) through a three-hour, open book proctored exam given throughout the year in cities around the country. Exam sittings are available in person and online from April to October. Additional exam sittings will be posted as they are confirmed.
- California Court Interpreters Program: This website offers a variety of resources for those interested in legal interpreting.
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI): This Australian organization's mission is to set and maintain high national standards in translating and interpreting to enable the existence of a pool of accredited translators and interpreters responsive to the changing needs and demography of the Australian community.
- National Center for Interpretation Testing, Research and Policy: Part of the University of Arizona, and home to the Agnese Haury Institute for Court Interpretation. Contact them via email at ncitrp@u.arizona.edu.
- Washington State Court Interpreter Certification: This site explains the requirements for Washington State Court Interpreter Certification and provides resources for self-study and terminology development. You may also contact the Administrator for the Courts, P.O. Box 41170, Olympia, WA 98504-1170, or +1 (360) 753-3365 for more information.
- Washington State DSHS Language Testing and Certification (LTC): Language Testing and Certification Services (LTC) certifies medical and social services interpreters and translators.
- Interpreter & Translator Continuing Education Credits for Different Agencies (members only)
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): CCHI certifies medical interpreters with the CHI credential for Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin interpreters, and with the CoreCHI credential for interpreters of other languages.
Client education
The American Translators Association (ATA) provides helpful information about translation and interpretation and how to find the right translator and interpreter for your needs:
- Translation: Getting it Right – multilingual mini guides help you navigate the process of hiring and working with a language professional
- Interpretation: Getting it Right – multilingual mini guides help you navigate the process of hiring and working with a language professional
- Translation – Buying a Non-Commodity
The ATA Compass: A periodic publication designed specifically to help buyers of translation and interpretation get the most for their money
ASTM STANDArds
The ATA has helped to develop nationwide standards for translation and interpretation. Browse the resources below to find more information:
- ASTM F2089-15: Standard Practice for Language Interpreting, available for purchase
- ASTM F2575-14: Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation, available for purchase
- ISO has developed and published Guidelines for Community Interpreting
- More resources, laws, discussions, and presentations (clicking this link will prompt an automatic download)
ethics
- Standards of ethics & Practice for Washington State Legal Interpreters: This manual is a practical guide to assist interpreters in fulfilling their professional and ethical responsibilities. It also serves as a valuable resource for judges, attorneys, schedulers, court personnel, and anyone else who works with interpreters or wishes to study the field.
- ATA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility: In their words, "ATA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility is intended to inspire and guide the ethical conduct of all ATA members in the performance of their professional duties."
- Code of Professional Responsibility for Judiciary Interpreters
- WAC 388-03-050
Model Contracts
- ATA Model Contract: A good, basic agreement for translation services from the American Translators Association.
- PEN Model Contract: An annotated model contract for literary translators is published by PEN-American Center in their Translator’s Handbook, available for download free of charge, or you may view it online.
Interpreter Advocacy
Guidance from The U.S. National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC)
- A useful chart to help you decide when and when not to advocate
- More detailed NCIHC guidance on the important topic of Interpreter Advocacy
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