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  * ANNOUNCE: InterChange 2001 to be held October 15-16 (NEW)
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  * JOBS: Technical writers needed, various locations 
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ANNOUNCE: InterChange 2001 to be held October 15-16

Register for InterChange 2001 to be held October 15-16
in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Registration deadline October 1st.

Join us for the 13th annual InterChange Conference on October 15th
and 16th, 2001 in Boxborough, Massachusetts. InterChange is the
largest regional non-profit technical communication conference in
New England. It is co-sponsored by the STC, Boston and Northern
New England chapters, and by the University of Massachusetts Boston,
Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education.

The keynote speakers for this yearÕs conference are Alan Cooper and
Margaret Driscoll. New this year is the addition of two hands-on
sessions each day covering topics such as XML and on-screen editing
with Frame. InterChange also features exhibits of vendors, placement
firms, and local universities.

For more information, go to the conference web site at
www.interchangeconference.com. Register by phone (617-287-7916), 
by fax or mail (download the conference brochure from the web site),
or online. The registration deadline is October 1st.

9/24/01-10/3/01
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ANNOUNCE: Upcoming training: Single-sourcing, minimalism, more

Have you had a chance this year to fix that conflict 
between needing more training and having the money in 
the budget for it?  If not, check out our upcoming workshops!

Invest two days of your time and come away with the 
knowledge and experience you need!

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Developing a Single-Sourcing Strategy
When:   October 8-9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Schaumburg, IL
Host:   JoAnn Hackos

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Developing a Strategy for Minimalism
When:   October 15-16, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Dallas, TX
Host:   Henry Korman

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Managing Your Documentation Projects
When:   October 29-30, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       St. Paul, MN
Host:   Bill Hackos

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Structured Writing for Single-Sourcing
When:   October 29-30, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Atlanta, GA
Host:   JoAnn Hackos

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Structured Writing for Single-Sourcing
When:   November 15-16, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Milwaukee, WI
Host:   Henry Korman

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Managing Your Documentation Projects
When:   November 28-29, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Atlanta, GA
Host:   Bill Hackos

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User and Task Analysis for Information Design
When:   November 28-29, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:       Fort Collins, CO
Host:   JoAnn Hackos
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For complete course descriptions visit www.usabledesign.com.

This is your chance to receive the information design and 
human productivity expertise from JoAnn and Bill Hackos 
of Comtech Services, and Henry Korman.  For bio's, 
visit www.usabledesign.com/02leaders/02leaders.htm.

9/24/01-10/2/01
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JOBS: Technical writers needed, various locations

Here is a summary of the openings at Clarity Technical. Please see the
detailed requirements on the Clarity Technical website
www.ClarityTechnical.com/jobs.html if interested and apply via our
website. Do not just send a resume.

Number: TW-457
Title: Contract Instructional Designer/Trainer (Immediate Need!)
Length: 5 YEARS!
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Bill rate: TBD

Number: TW-456
Title: Contract Technical Writer (6+ months)
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Bill rate: BOE

Number: TW-452
Title: Proposal Manager (Staff)
Location: Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Salary: $50-$60k BOE + 90 day review

Number: TW-447
Scientific Copywriter (on-site staff)
Location : Carlsbad, CA
Salary: $50-60k


Clarity Technical Services Inc.
Outsource Writing, Contract/Perm Placement
http://www.ClarityTechnical.com
Toll free:  888-378-2333
Fax:        323-874-1439 

9/24/01-9/27/01
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9/19/01-9/30/01
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SPECIAL: "From Paper to Web Workshop" with TECHWR-L Discount

On October 4-5, 2001, in Research Triangle Park, NC, 
Bright Path Solutions presents "From Paper to Web: 
Instructional Design for e-Learning" at a substantial
discount for TECHWR-L members.

In the "From Paper to Web" Workshop, you examine the three
most common obstacles to a successful e-learning strategy: (1)
lack of interactivity, (2) cultural resistance, and (3) lack of
bandwidth. You learn to identify specific learner obstacles that must
be considered when designing e-learning programs. "From Paper
to Web" provides practical tips and techniques to overcome these
obstacles in your instructional design. Join in for a fast-paced,
highly interactive workshop that focuses on the "real-world"
aspects of designing e-learning programs for the web. Gain a
foundation in training development that is not dependent on any
one authoring tool, but incorporates the principles of effective
instructional development in the e-learning environment.

This workshop usually costs $695, but as a special for the 
TECHWR-L community, Bright Path and Raycomm are working
together to offer this workshop to TECHWR-L members for 
only $395. 

For more information, learning objectives, and to register, 
visit: http://www.travelthepath.com/training/wbt.shtml

9/5/01-9/30/01
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TRAINING, Santa Clara, CA: The Localization Institute's Seminar Series 

Dates: 22-25 October 2001 

Introduction to Localization 
22-23 October 2001. Cost: $1195 
Presenters: Ulrich Henes, Nancy Hoft, Willem Stoeller 

Global Content Infrastructure
22 October 2001. Cost $795 
Presenter: Shuli Goodman 

Introduction to Unicode 
22 October 2001. Cost: $395 
Presenter: Asmus Freytag 

Localization Project Management 
22 October 2001. Cost: $795 
Presenter: Karen Combe 

Advanced Localization Project Management 
23 October 2001. Cost: $795 
Presenter: Karen Combe 

Multilingual Websites 
24-25 October 2001. Cost: $995 for any two modules (minimum), and $1395
for
any three modules. 
Presenters: Willem Stoeller, Richard Sikes 

Writing and Designing for an International Audience 
24 October 2001. Cost: $695 
Presenter: Nancy Hoft 

Microsoft Project 2000 for Localization Projects 
25 October 2001. Cost: $395 
Presenter: Willem Stoeller 


Group discounts are available. For complete seminar descriptions, agendas,
and registration information, please visit: 
http://www.localizationinstitute.com. 

9/4/01-9/27/01
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JOB: Manager, Technical Communications (Administrator audience), San
Leandro, CA

DESCRIPTION: Lead/manage the group within Technical Communications that is
responsible for deliverables for System Administrators.  As Leader, you
will: Monitor the group's success via surveys, usability testing, and site
visits; Collect feedback from Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales; and
Benchmark against "peers," such as Oracle, Sybase, Sun.  As Manager, you
will: Improve staff experience and knowledge; Balance workload evenly over
available resources; Update the Master Schedule and closely monitor
progress of deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience; 3+
years writing for server products on Sun, Windows NT, or similar; 1+ years
as manager or team leader of a group of technical writers. Familiarity
with any of the following is a plus: Oracle databases; SQL or other
scripting languages; HTML, Java, and JavaScript.

OUR COMPANY: MDL Information Systems is the world leader in providing
databases and database-searching applications to the pharmaceutical and
biotech industries.  We offer a rare combination of a stable, well-managed
company with sane working conditions, along with cutting-edge technology.
Benefits include profit sharing, (401)k. 

Contact: Trevor Grayling, Manager of Technical Communications,
trevor -at- mdli -dot- com

9/18/01-9/26/01
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ANNOUNCE: September 2001 Issue of _The Whirler_ Now Available

The Whirler is the every-once-in-a-while update about 
what's going on behind the scenes at TECHWR-L. Check 
out what's new in September 2001: 

* TECHWR-L: A worldwide community 
* Discount Rates for TECHWR-Lers for upcoming workshop 
* TECHWR-L submissions FAQ updated with new information 
  and policies 
* TECHWR-L Employment Central FAQ now available 
* TECHWR-L Employment Central has scads of new jobs 
* New articles published 
* Jobs, events, and seminars wanted 
* Writers wanted 
* Mentors wanted 

Read the complete September 2001 issue at
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/whirler.html

9/13/01-9/21/01
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BOOK: Indexing Made Easy

A new book outlining a sequential indexing method is now available
from William Andrew Publishing.

INDEXING: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Technical Writers, guides you
through the process of sequential indexing in an easy-to-follow
format.  You will succeed as an indexer using this new guide.  The
book is based on real-world success and the method was tested in 
high-pressure publishing organizations over the space of a decade.

For more information, go to:
http://www.williamandrew.com/titles/1481.html

7/26/01-9/30/01
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ANNOUNCE: SnagIt - A TechWriter's Best Friend!

SnagIt is vital for technical writers and documentation specialists!
Creating documentation with SnagIt is a quicker and better way to share
information.  Announcing our new contest: How do YOU use it? Tell us your
SnagIt story & be eligible for really cool prizes!  Visit our site today
for details...
www.techsmith.com/twr <http://www.techsmith.com/twr> 

7/1/01-12/31/01
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