Conference Programming

Wondering what programs will be offered at the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO? 

The preliminary conference program will be sent out to the membership in the January/February edition of Information Outlook.  Also, the online conference planner will open in just a few short weeks.   So, be sure to check back often for updates! 

Spotlight Sessions are back!  This popular series represent collaboration amoung SLA divisions to bring attendees targeted, high-quality learning opportunities.   This year's Spolight Sessions are:

Monday, 15 June 2009

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Social Networking: The Essence of Innovation
Presented by: Leadership and Management Division

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How Do You Move Up the Ladder If There Is No Ladder to Climb?
Presented by: Solo Librarians Division and Transportation Division

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Library of the Future: Discovery in the Round
Presented by: Education Division and Leadership and Management Division

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Transformational Leadership: Inspirational Language
Presented by: Leadership and Management Division

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SLA at 100: From Putting Knowledge to Work to Building the Knowledge Culture
Presented by: Museums, Arts & Humanities Division and Retired Members Caucus

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Practical Strategies for Improving ROI
Presented by: Business and Finance Division, Knowledge Management Division, Leadership and Management Division, Legal Division, and Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Creating Groupies: How to Add Value, Make Yourself Irreplaceable & Beat the Pants Off Google
Presented by: Legal Division and Solo Librarians Division

With almost 300 different programs and events to choose from there will be something for everyone at SLA 2009 Conference & INFO-EXPO!   Register Today!

Comments

[Michelle Bing]

I understand that it takes a lot of work and time to get the program together, but if you are offering discounts to register early, then you really need to list more than 7-8 sessions before the discount deadline. In this economy, I need hard evidence that the conference will be worth it to my employer. The earlier you release conference programming, the more likely it is that I will get a go-ahead to attend this year. Can SLA pull a few more workshop titles off the program and post them on the blog while we wait for the full program?

[Heather Maloney]

I agree with Michelle. This is a yearly frustration for me (and not just with SLA). I can't register until I know more about the programs. Again, I understand the work involved, but I can't commit my time and money until I know what I'll be getting in return. Even broad titles with no descriptions or a few more full listings for each track would be very helpful.

Thanks so much!

[Kristin Foldvik]

Please be sure to check out my most current posting. "Session Sneak Preview."
http://slaconnections.typepad.com/conference_blog/

We also hope to have the .pdf of the preliminary program up early next week.