IAMIBS.org: IAMIBS Web Site FAQ

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Using This Site

How often is this site updated?

Changes, updates, and new material are posted to this frequently. However, not every page is updated daily.

What Browsers and Plug-ins do I need?

The IAMIBS Web site is built using technologies to maximize speed, security and usability for our visitors. For optimum performance, we recommend that you view our site using the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Mozilla or Safari. As we develop our site, we continually test with and optimize for these browsers. You can download our recommended browsers from the following sites:

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Macintosh is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it is no longer listed as a recommended browser for the IAMIBS Web site. We recommend either Safari or Firefox for Macintosh users.

Browser Plug-Ins

Using a variety of technologies, IAMIBS.org gives you a dynamic Web experience that's fast and easy to use. The following plug-ins, all available via free downloads, will help you get the most out of IAMIBS.org:

Why does the text look so small/large?

For some visitors, our Web site may appear to have a different size font than they are used to. If this is the case, your Web browser might be configured to display text in a larger or smaller font than normal. To adjust the font size in most browsers, look for a text size option under the "View" menu.

How do I download PDFs?

IAMIBS publishes many documents, such as journal articles, in Portable Document Format (PDF). This allows these documents to be downloaded and printed with their original formatting intact. These files require the Adobe Acrobat® Reader (Version 5.0 or higher) to be viewed and printed. This reader is free and may be downloaded from the Adobe Web site.

How do I download/view PowerPoint files?

IAMIBS occasionally provides copies of PowerPoint presentations on the Web site. If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer, you can still view these documents by using the PowerPoint Viewer. This software is free and may be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site.

What does IAMIBS do to make its Web site accessible?

The IAMIBS Web site is built to provide access for a widening variety of newer technologies and Web browsers, including assistive technologies for the Internet. For most visitors, our site is now easier to use, quicker to access, and more streamlined for updates and modifications.

We are continuing to improve the site to comply with Web standards outlined by the World Wide Web Consortium. Our site now uses Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for most page layout and design details.

Security/Privacy

Does this site have a privacy policy?

This site has a privacy policy explaining the collection and use of information and more.

How is personal/financial information that is submitted through the IAMIBS Web site secured?

IAMIBS goes to great lengths to protect the confidentiality and integrity of any personal information you share with us over the Internet.

IAMIBS treats personal data such as credit card information as critical assets that must be guarded at all times against loss and unauthorized access. To ensure the security of credit card and personal information, this Web site redirects the user to our parent site, www.iffgd.org where we employ industry-standard security methods, including the Secure Socket Layers (SSL) protocol for the encryption of transmitted data. See our privacy policy for more information on how we protect your information. If you have any questions about our Web security procedures, please e-mail webmaster@IAMIBS.org.

What are the terms of use for this Web site?

Use of the www.IAMIBS.org Web site is subject to a Terms of Use Agreement.

What are the community standards?

The IAMIBS Share Your Voice sites are a place for members to share information, ask for help, discuss problems and lessons learned. IAMIBS staff maintains these sites, but by nature of the discussion there is a reflection of all the members who take the time to be a part of the online community.

How do I link to the IAMIBS Web site?

IAMIBS welcomes links to its site. You may link to pages on IAMIBS.org without seeking permission so long as those links do not state or imply endorsement by IAMIBS.

All material on the IAMIBS site, including graphics, is either copyrighted or trademarked, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to reproduce IAMIBS materials, please write for copyright clearance to permission@IAMIBS.org or mail inquiries to:

William F. Norton
IFFGD - PO Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076, USA

Will IAMIBS link to my Web site?

We welcome input and suggestions about IBS Web resources. As a general policy, IAMIBS does not engage in "reciprocal linking" - trading links with other Web sites to increase visibility on the Web.

Links to outside resources on the IAMIBS site are chosen by our content editors and writers. These selections do not constitute nor imply an endorsement by IAMIBS. For more information, see the IAMIBS copyright and disclaimer statement.

What if I find a broken link on this site?

We apologize if you encounter any broken links on our Web site. We would appreciate it if you would take the time to inform us of the broken link so we can take corrective action.