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Translators

Resources & Associations

The American Literary Translators Association provides education, mentorship, networking opportunities, and other resources.
American Literary Translators Association (ALTA)
University of Arizona, Esquire Building #205
1230 N. Park Ave.
Tucson, AZ, 85721-0014
Tel: (520) 621-1757
Email: info@literarytranslators.org
https://www.literarytranslators.org

For more on the translating and interpreting professions, including information on accreditation, contact the American Translators Association.
American Translators Association (ATA)
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
Alexandria, VA, 22314-2875
Tel: (703) 683-6100
Fax: (703) 683-6122
Email: ata@atanet.org
https://www.atanet.org

The Dictionary Society of North America, an organization of lexicographers, writers, linguists, translators, librarians, and others interested in dictionaries, publishes a semi-annual newsletter, a blog, an annual journal, and a membership directory.
Dictionary Society of North America (DSNA)
PO Box 537
Collingswood, NJ, 08108-0537
https://dictionarysociety.com

The Editorial Freelancers Association, an organization for freelance editors, proofreaders, editors, writers, indexers, and translators, offers membership benefits such as a chart of common rates, a free listing in its directory, and daily access to job listings.
Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
266 W. 37th St., 20th Fl.
New York, NY, 10018-6648
Tel: (866) 929-5425
Tel 2: (212) 920-4816
Email: office@the-efa.org
https://www.the-efa.org

The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators provides education, certification, news, and other resources.
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)
2002 Summit Boulevard, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA, 30319-6403
Tel: (404) 566-4705
Fax: (404) 566-2301
Email: info@najitorg
https://najit.org

The Office of Language Services provides foreign language interpreting and translating support for the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Department of State, Office of Language Services
2401 E Street, NW, SA-1, 14th Floor
Washington, DC, 20522-0001
Tel: (202) 261-8800
https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-administration/office-of-language-services

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