Library Guides: IST 111: Seminar in Info Science & Tech (Berks): Insider Info: Trade Publications and Professional Organizations

Trade Publications in the Tech Industry

Keep a finger on the pulse of professional news in the IST industry.

Ars Technica
Covering business, technology, policy, and culture for IT professionals.
Computer World
Trade articles at the intersection of tech + business.
IT Professional
A trade magazine for industry professionals.
TechCrunch
An industry news source for the tech community.

Professional Organizations in IST

Professional organizations are another important source of industry news and information. Many also promote ethical codes for specialties within the industry. This is a small sample - explore more with a web search for "technology professional organizations"!

ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
Advancing computing as both a science and a profession. Recommended by PSU's IST program.
BDPA Black Data Processing Associates
Promoting the inclusion and success of African American and other underrepresented minorities in IT "from the classroom to the boardroom."
CompTIA Computing Technology Industry Association (formerly AITP)
Professional organization specializing in early career development. Recommended by PSU's IST program.
IAPP International Association of Privacy Professionals
Specializing in privacy, data governance and data security.
IEEE (Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
A world-renowned professional organization for computing and technology. Recommended by PSU's IST program.
ISSA Information Systems Security Association
An international organization for systems and cyber security professionals. Recommended by PSU's IST program.
LISTA Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
Dedicated to Latinx career development in technology and science, and consumer interests in these areas.
NSBE National Society of Black Engineers
Dedicated to increasing the participation of African Americans and other underrepresented minorities in technical fields. Specializing in education and early career development.
SIM Society for Information Management
For senior-level IT professionals. Recommended by PSU's IST program.
STC Society for Techical Communication
Career advancement in documentation, technical writing, UX engineering, and information architecture.
WITI Women in Technology International
A technology professional organization for women. Recommended by PSU's IST program.