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2012 Joint Spring Conference in Kentucky

I’ve just returned from the 2012 Annual Joint Spring Conference of the Kentucky Library Association Academic Library Section, Kentucky Library Association Special Library Section and Special Libraries Association Kentucky Chapter in Jamestown, KY. I had not attended this particular state conference since 2005. It was very nice to talk to past colleagues I had not seen [...]

The CRL and the Linda Hall Library now form Global Resources Partnership

Interesting bit of news about a new partnership between the Center for Research Libraries and the Linda Hall Library, the independent research library for engineering and science. The objectives of this new partnership is preservation and access. Libraries that are CRL members will have the opportunity to have materials digitized from the predominantly print Hall collections and sent [...]

UK libraries and design

I learned about a great website today for anyone interested in library design and architecture. Designing Libraries is a collaborative website where UK libraries can post information about their design/redesign, construction and renovation projects. There are a database of projects, a marketplace, photo galleries and the like.

Anti-open access bill dead on arrival

Just a quick link to a well-written post about the Research Works Act debacle, by Rebecca Trager of Chemistry World. Isn’t it interesting to learn that one of the major backers of the RWA, mega-commercial publisher Elsevier, abandoned its support of the bill just hours before it’s dropped in the legislature.

SLA Board of Directors elections start today

At the beginning of this year, I was honored to be asked to run as a candidate for a position on the SLA Board of Directors. I’ve been active in SLA since 2000 and I greatly look forward the opportunity to serve on the national level. The elections start today, September 7th, 12:00 a.m. EDT. [...]

Question #5 SLA Reaching Out Internationally

Candidates for the SLA Board of Directors will be asked to answer questions on the SLA Blog until election time. I’ve published my answer to Question #5 today. I’m copying it below. Catherine Lavallée-Welch- Candidate, Division Cabinet Chair-Elect Question #5 SLA is an international organization. How can SLA involve and reach out more to members outside of North [...]

SLA 2011 Annual Conference – short report

This past June, I attended the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference in Philly. SLA, if you are unfamiliar, is an international association for librarians and information professionals from the corporate, government, association, non-for-profit and academic sectors. I attended the conference as the Chair of the Awards Committee for the Academic Division – this was [...]

SLA 2011 Candidate Speech – Joint Cabinet Meeting

At the SLA Annual Conference, candidates for the SLA Board of Directors were asked to answer two questions. The Division and Chapter Cabinet candidates presented their answers at the Joint Cabinet meeting. I’ve published my answers on the SLA Blog today. I’m copying them below. Catherine Lavallée-Welch- Candidate, Division Cabinet Chair-Elect Question #1 Tell us [...]

Question #4: SLA and Professional Growth

Candidates for the SLA Board of Directors will be asked to answer questions on the SLA Blog until election time. I’ve published my answer to Question #4 today. I’m copying it below. Catherine Lavallée-Welch – Candidate, Division Cabinet Chair-Elect Question #4 How has your work with SLA over the years helped you grow in the [...]

Question #3: Adopting and Adapting New Technology

Candidates for the SLA Board of Directors will be asked to answer questions on the SLA Blog until election time. I’ve published my answer to Question #3 today. I’m copying it below. Catherine Lavallée-Welch- Candidate, Division Cabinet Chair-Elect – Question #3 What is the newest “techie” gadget that you have/would like to have, and how [...]

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