AIG members will be aware that AIG News, the Institute’s quarterly membership newsletter, will be published on-line from this month (February 2015).

The move to on-line publication will be accompanied by changes in format, with the newsletter moving to a full colour magazine presentation, and allow the inclusion of links to additional content, including links to additional reading and other background materials delivered via the AIG web site and other sources, or videos hosted by the AIG YouTube channel.  AIG News will be produced by a Victorian graphic design and publishing company, MRGraphics, owned by Fiona Makin.  Fiona is a geoscientist who leads a small team of graphic designers and programmers that underpin a dynamic and innovative small business.

The on-line editions of AIG News will, of course, be freely accessible by members.  AIG News will remain a quarterly publication.

Members will also have the ability to download a print-ready version of each edition for free, purchase a printed copy of the magazine to be posted on an issue by issue basis.  Non-members will have the option of purchasing individual issues or an annual subscription to AIG News through the AIG e-Shop which will be on-line soon for electronic delivery or in printed format.

The move to electronic publishing and delivery of AIG News will both help AIG to maintain low costs of membership while, at the same time, providing members with a high quality source of news and information as part of their Institute membership.

The changes to AIG News will be implemented gradually during 2015 but we hope that members will see and appreciate the difference in the publication’s delivery and content.

The move to electronic publishing also allows advertisers to reach their audience with the aid of colour advertisements and to incorporate links to additional information, such as additional product information, presentations and videos.  Advertising rates will be reviewed during 2015 but, for now, remain at the rates published in the November 2014 issue.

Any questions or comments about the direction of AIG News may be posted here, or sent by email to the Publications Committee.