Welcome to ASTD

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Welcome to ASTD!

• 2005 Member Benefits
• Web Tour

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Overview

• Welcome to ASTD!
• This web tour is designed to help you navigate
  your way around the ASTD web site and your ASTD
  member benefits. The areas we will cover
  include
• Publication Benefits
• Research Options
• Networking Opportunities
• Career Development
• Chapters Global Networks
• Personal Benefits
• Products Services
• We hope you enjoy the tour. If you need further
  assistance, please contact Janna Audey,
  Membership Project Coordinator at jaudey_at_astd.org.

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Publication Benefits
TD Magazine As a classic member, you will
receive a yearly subscription to TD magazine,
ASTDs flagship publication, which will be
delivered by mail every month. You can also view
TD magazine online. For international members
who elected e-membership, you will access your
TD magazine online.

To review TD magazine online click here, or go
to the ASTD home page. On the navy blue
navigation bar go to Publications and select TD
magazine from the drop down menu.
Click here to review archived issues online.
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Publication Benefits
TD Magazine, Continued
As part of your member benefits, full-text
articles in downloadable PDF format are FREE
(from TD issues within the current calendar
year.) Visit the ASTD store and use the search
engine to locate topics, titles, or authors.
(Older, archived articles are available at
special member prices.)
Tip Dont forget to login to the ASTD Store
with your member ID and password, which gives you
full online accessthere is no need to register
when you are an ASTD member.
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Publication Benefits
E-Newsletters
The Buzz includes industry news clips and is
delivered by email at the beginning of each week.
Click here to see a sample issue.
ASTD Links is delivered by email at the beginning
of every month, and includes In-Practice
articles, interviews more. Click here to see a
sample issue.
To access The Buzz or ASTD Links online, login to
the home page with your member ID and password.
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Publication Benefits
Access to The Buzz and ASTD Links Online,
Continued
After logging in, you will be directed to the
ASTD Member Welcome page. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page.
There are five main sections. Under the
Publication Benefits section you will see
hyperlinks for ASTD Links and The Buzz. Click on
each link to review the most recent issues today!
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Publication Benefits
Miscellaneous
Heres a quick overview of a few other
publication benefits available to you. From the
ASTD Member Welcome page scroll down to the
Publication Benefits section.
Keep up with the latest business wisdom and sign
up for your FREE subscription to ExecuBooks.
HRDQ, the first scholarly journal directly on the
evolving field of human resource development, is
available to ASTD members at a significantly
reduced subscription rate.
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Publication Benefits
Miscellaneous, Continued
Link to information on topic areas such as
employee relations and selection and
recruitmentHR White Papers are provided in
partnership with SHRM.
Discover the latest technological developments in
training, learning, and knowledge management
through Learning Circuits.
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Research Options
There are several online research tools available
to you as an ASTD member. Lets get started
ASTD Mobile allows you to download articles to
your PDA or MP3 player, or even listen live at
your computer! Its a convenient way to stay
current on industry topics while keeping pace
with todays on-the-go lifestyle.

• Click here for more information, or access ASTD
  Mobile directly and login at the homepage with
  your member ID and password.

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Research Options
ASTD Mobile, Continued
After logging in, you will be directed to the
ASTD Member Welcome page. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page.
There are five main sections. Under the
Publication Benefits section you will see a
hyperlink for ASTD Mobile. Click on the link to
view topics and build your program.
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Research Options

• The State of the Industry Report is ASTD's annual
  review of trends in workplace learning and
  performance. The 2004 report includes data from
  1999 through 2003, as well as analysis of two
  years of ASTD BEST Award winners. Download your
  FREE copy today!

Click here to access the member-only PDF of the
2004 State of the Industry Report, or access the
report directly from the ASTD web site and login
with your member ID and password.
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Research Options

• State of the Industry Report,
• Continued

After logging in, you will be directed to the
ASTD Member Welcome page.
On the navy blue navigation bar, go to Research
and then scroll down to and click State of the
Industry. The report will pull up on your screen
within seconds!
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Research Options
ASTDs exclusive Training Literature Database,
known as Trainlit, provides access to more than
20,000 article and book summaries on training,
e-learning, human resources, management, and
business topics.
Click here to see a sample of what the Trainlit
Literature Database can do for you.
To access the Trainlit Literature Database online
login at the homepage with your member ID and
password.
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Research Options
Trainlit Literature Database, Continued
After logging in, you will be directed to the
ASTD Member Welcome page. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page.
There are five main sections. Under the
Publication Benefits section you will see a
hyperlink for Literature Search. Click on the
link.
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Research Options
Trainlit Literature Database, Continued
You will be directed to the Literature Search
Page. Now click on the link Enter the Trainlit
Literature Database.
You are now in the main screen of the database!
Search by keyword or use the subject list word
wheel.
Or, click on the Search Tips link for further
assistance.
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Research Options

• The Do Your Own Research section is a
  consolidated page with links to various ASTD
  research tools and topics, including a Training
  FAQ page, Hot Topics, Free Reading Lists, and
  more!

Click here to see what the DYOR page has to offer.
Or, from the ASTD home page, select Resources on
the navy blue navigation bar and scroll down to
Do Your Own Research and then select About Do
Your Own Research.
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Research Options
Do Your Own Research, Continued

• The Do Your Own Research page provides several
  links to the following sections
• Training Industry FAQs
• Trainlit Literature Database
• Article Archives
• Research Reports
• Learning Communities
• Hot Topics
• HR Whitepapers
• Free Reading Lists

Tip When logging in as an ASTD member you are
able to access Registered User and Members Only
content. There is no need to become a registered
user when you are an ASTD member.
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Networking Opportunities
Member Directory Contact your ASTD member
colleagues using the online Member Directory.
Search by name, company, title and location.
Getting started Login at the home page using
your member ID and password.
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Networking Opportunities
Member Directory, Continued
After logging in, you will be directed to the
ASTD Member Welcome page. Scroll down to the
bottom of the page.
There are five main sections. Under the
Networking Events section you will see a
hyperlink for Member Directory. Click on the
link.
Did you know that you can access the chapter
calendar under Networking Events?
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Networking Opportunities
Member Directory, Continued
You can now begin conducting your searches.
Remember, you are allowed 10 searches per day.
Tip When searching by state, enter the two
letter abbreviated postal code. For example, VA
for Virginia.
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Networking Opportunities
Learning Communities and Discussion Boards ASTDs
learning communities are an online environment
where training and development practitioners find
resources and share experiences with one another.
Inside each community you will find online
discussion boards, as well as articles, book
excerpts, and other tools relating to e-learning,
consulting, training, performance, and more.
Click here to learn more about ASTDs Learning
Communities, Discussion Boards, and other
valuable resources.
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Career Development
The Career Center is a comprehensive online
resource with everything from professional resume
services and expert career coaching to salary
data and advice for achieving better work/life
balance. Whether facing a career transition, job
interview, performance review, or other
life-impacting career challenge, consult the
Career Center to ramp up your marketability and
prepare for the next level of career success!
Click here to learn more about the Career Center,
ASTDs Job Bank, and more.
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Chapters Global Networks
Membership in one of over 140 ASTD Chapters and
Global Networks can provide unique response to
your career needs from a local or regional
perspective. Chapters set their own dues which
are handled separately from ASTD membership.
To find a Chapter or Global Network serving your
area or to learn more click here.
Or, from the ASTD home page locate Membership on
the navy blue navigation bar and scroll down to
Local Chapters.
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Personal Benefits
Personal Benefit Programs
Members can take advantage of our ever-growing
selection of benefits designed to save you time
and money both personally and professionally.
From the ASTD Member Welcome page scroll to the
bottom right corner and see what personal
benefits are currently available.
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ASTD Products and Services
ASTD members receive significant discounts on
conferences, education programs and various ASTD
publications.
Education Programs
Conferences
ASTD conferences ensure that you're up-to-date
with the latest thinking and trends affecting
workplace learning and performance. Click here
to learn more.
ASTD education programs will help you grow your
skills and competencies?and your career?so that
you can be your professional best. Click here to
learn more.
Publications
Through its publications, ASTD leads the field
with content that advances the profession,
highlights proven practices, and raises awareness
of the value of learning and performance. Click
here to learn more about ASTD books, InfoLines,
and more.
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ASTD Products Services
Customer Care Center
Remember, ASTDs Customer Care Center is in place
to assist you with over-the-phone meeting
registrations, orders, or to answer general
membership questions. Call 1.800.628.2783 and
press option 3 between the hours of 8AM-6PM
eastern time.
If you need further assistance with this web
tour, please feel free to contact Janna Audey,
Membership Project Coordinator, at
jaudey_at_astd.org.