The International Society of Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE) launched in 2007, filling an under-served niche within the academic, scientific, medical, technical, and professional editorial publishing industry. Established to enhance the professionalism of editorial office staff by providing networking and training infrastructure, establishing best practices, and studying and reporting on editorial office practices, ISMTE intends to become an advocate on all issues relating to editorial office operations.
Click here to join ISMTE Online
Have you been thinking about asking your boss or company to support your career growth and development by paying for your ISMTE annual membership? Are you unsure as to how to approach the topic with your employer? ISMTE has developed a template letter available for download on our website. Use this letter as a template by filling in your information and sending it to your boss, or use the bullets in the letter as talking points for an in-person conversation. If you use the letter and have success with it, let us know!
Annual Membership Benefits Include:
- The Best Reason to Join! The monthly ISMTE publication, Editorial Office News (EON), will come directly to your email with a monthly update of other news from ISMTE. Back issues are all archived so even new members are able to check all the valuable tips, tricks and articles from past issues. View a sampling of articles on our Shared Articles page. Interested in writing an article for EON? Please use the EON Submission page.
- Continuing education and training through our Resource Library, free Office Hours and webinars, and online discussion forum
- Discounted registration to ISMTE’s conferences
- Access to Members-only networking and training opportunities
and much more!
Feel free to use this helpful Employer Template Letter to
request ISMTE membership through your company.
Membership Levels and Rates
Membership dues are annual and based on the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) and are non-refundable. Renewal notices are sent in November for the next year.
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Individual Membership - $195.00 USD
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Student Membership - $55.00 USD
Student applicants are asked to submit a letter from the program director, on school letterhead, stating that they are a full-time student in good standing. Please send a letter via email to the
ISMTE Office.
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Corporate Membership - Click here for more information.
Corporate Supporters receive a limited number of complimentary ISMTE memberships and an unlimited
number of discounted ISMTE memberships. If you are an employee or affiliate of one of ISMTE’s corporate supporters indicated at the bottom of this page, or if your journal is published by one of these organizations, contact ISMTE before joining or renewing. View the current list of corporate members.
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Developing Country Membership - Free. ISMTE offers free membership to editorial office professionals residing in the World Health Organization-identified Group A and B countries (see the eligible list of countries).
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Small Staff Organizations
ISMTE is happy to offer discounted membership to editorial offices with 10 or fewer employees. We hope this discount will allow each of your editorial office staff members to take advantage of the training,
networking, and savings available to ISMTE members. Here's how it works:
- The first member from your office joins or renews at the current Individual rate and informs ISMTE at info@ismte.org the names, titles, and emails of staff who wish to join or renew.
- Additional staff, in a 2-step process, can then register for $130.00 USD – a $65.00 USD discount or the current prorated rate - and then be confirmed as eligible and approved by ISMTE.
What Do ISMTE Members Think? We Asked!
Michael Willis, Researcher Advocate, Wiley
Since joining ISMTE shortly after it was founded, and working as I do in a large publishing house, I have benefited immensely from expanding my network of editorial office professionals, keeping abreast of industry developments, and learning
about new technologies and processes that can help us improve the service we provide to researchers. Joining the Board and chairing Committees also helped me develop leadership skills that have contributed to progressing my publishing
career.
Phaedra Cress, Executive Publisher, Journals
The more involved I have become with ISMTE over the years, the more value and benefit I have derived. I’ve had the opportunity to chair and participate in several committees that has led to wonderful dialogue and professional friendships and
collaborations. The caliber of members at ISMTE is very experienced and in particular, I appreciate the ability to ask and answer questions on the ListServe, which is a rich resource for communication and learning. The webinars cover timely
topics and I’ve truly enjoyed moderating and participating with my knowledgeable committee colleagues. I would encourage all ISMTE members who have been on the fringes—looking and learning but perhaps not actively participating—to jump
in and join a committee, write an article for the EON, or volunteer to help with social media and marketing. These experiences have enriched my career and helped me to advance and I hope you will have a similar experience as you give back
to ISMTE that has given so much to its members.
Empowering editorial offices around the world