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The Professionalization Of Community Interpreting, Holly Mikkelson
The Professionalization Of Community Interpreting, Holly Mikkelson
Holly Mikkelson
Community interpreting, which includes court and medical interpreting, is following the typical pattern of a profession in its infancy. In the beginning it is characterized by a lack of standards for training and practice, disorganization and disunity among practitioners, a lack of recognition of the profession among clients and the public, and poor working conditions. These circumstances improve as practitioners unite and form professional associations to impose discipline and standardization and to achieve recognition through education, legislation and public relations. This paper will define the terms "community interpreting" and "profession," present a comparative analysis of community interpreting and other professions, …
Librarian And Faculty Partnerships For Distance Education, Holly B.A. Heller-Ross
Librarian And Faculty Partnerships For Distance Education, Holly B.A. Heller-Ross
Holly B.A. Heller-Ross
Emphasizes the importance of faculty and librarians working together to support distance education. Describes the Telenursing Distance Education program at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Characterizes the library role by its support through curriculum enrichment, research instruction, and direct student services.