We understand that some attendees need to see the programming before they are able to decide if they can attend SLA 2009. There are a few ways that you can find out what sessions are scheduled. If you are particularly interested in what a particular division is presenting, I would contact that division to get a list of their currently scheduled programs. The preliminary conference program, published with the January/February issue of Information Outlook, and the online planner will be available later in February. In the meantime, in addition to the Spotlight Sessions, I have randomly selected a few titles from our current programming.
Opening General Session and Awards Presentation
Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell will be our featured keynote speaker.
Sponsored by: Dow Jones & Company
SLA Closing General Session and Membership Meeting
Judy Woodruff will be moderating this closing session, with Robyn Meredith, Neil deGrasse Tyson and John Patrick. These thought leaders will share their insights on the future in their fields and the outlook for both information and information professionals. The winner of the 2009 Smart Car will also be announced herat this meeting.
Sponsored by: Dialog
SLA Tech Zones
Info pros designed these hands-on sessions for other info pros.They are scheduled throughout the conference on such topics as blogs, Web databases, multimedia presentations, and more. Tickets must be purchased separately and are listed in the daily schedule of events.
Sponsored by: Dow Jones & Company
Be the CEO of Your Life: Finding Balance in the Flexible Job Age
Speaking: Ellen Kossek, Michigan State University
Presented by: Social Science Division Labor Section; Legal Division
Government, Business and Society: Who Shapes Whom?
Speaking: Terry Alexander, Business Monitor
International; Elizabeth Elford, British Library
Presented by: SLA Europe Chapter; Asian Chapter; Australia and New Zealand Chapter; International Information Exchange Caucus; Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter
Imagining Knowledge Government Access in Virtual Worlds
Speaking: Michael Macedonia, PhD, Forterra Federal Systems; Jeffery Morrison, PhD, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA); Paulette Robinson, PhD, National Defense University & Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds
Presented by: Information Technology Division; Military Libraries Division
Conversation, Collaboration & Community: Web 2.0 Has Something for Everyone
Speaking: Kent Anderson, New England Journal of Medicine; Marie Kaddell, LexisNexis
Presented by: Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division; Knowledge Management Division
The New Face of the Special Librarian: Embedded Librarians
Speaking: Josh Duberman, National Institute’s of Health; David Shumaker, Catholic University of America; Barb Zinter, Suncor Energy
Presented by: Solo Librarians Division; Business and Finance Division; Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division
Globalization: Emerging Opportunities for the Library Profession
Speaking: Larisa Brigevich, Franklin Templeton Investments; Jane Kinney Meyers, Lubuto Library Project; Saule T. Omarova, University of North Carolina School of Law
Presented by: Social Science Division; International Relations Section of DSOC; Leadership and Management Division
CI Clinic: The Prescription for Your CI Needs
Speaking: Ellen Naylor, The Business Intelligence Source; Jennifer Swanson, Swanson & Associates
Presented by: Competitive Intelligence Division
Effective Communication Strategies: How to Understand and Be Understood by Customers and Co-Workers
Speaking: Pamela Bruner, Creating Powerfully
Presented by: Military Libraries Division
Paradigm Shift in Scholarly Communication: Science and Technology Developments in India
Speaking: Debal C. Kar, Library and Information Centre
Presented by: Science-Technology Division; Education Division
This is just a sampling of the courses that will be offered. There are also a variety of Continuing Education courses, roundtables and networking opportunities available. This is a critical time for the information industry, and you cannot afford to miss these wonderful learning opportunities. Make your plans today to attend SLA 2009 to participate in the knowledge sharing, continuous learning opportunities, and exploration of the latest technologies.
Also, be sure to come and join us at the INFO-EXPO to see the more than 300 exhibiting companies available to discuss their products and services with you.
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