Technology - IASSIST bridges three communities: 1.social scientists who are producers and users of social data; 2.information specialists who preserve social data, manage facilities and provide services that promote the secondary use of social data; and 3.computing specialists who advance methods to analyze social data.

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) - An international membership organization dedicated to fostering through research an understanding of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and volunteerism.

International Network for Social Network Analysis - Professional association for researchers interested in social network analysis

International Rural Sociology Association - Umbrella organization for national associations.
Meta Description: [ The objectives of the Association are to: foster the development of rural sociology; further the application of sociological inquiry to the improvement of the quality of rural life; and provide a mechanism whereby rural sociologists can generate dialogue and useful exchange. ]

International Sociological Association - Umbrella organization for national associations.

International Visual Sociology Association - Association for sociologists devoted to the visual study of society, culture, and social relationships.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of the International Visual Sociology Association is to promote the study, production, and use of visual images, data, and materials in teaching, research, and applied activities, and to foster the development and use of still photographs, film, video, and electronically transmitted i... ]

The Society for Applied Sociology - Forum for sociologists and others interested in applying sociological knowledge. Includes publications and info on annual meetings, events, and membership.