I am finishing up a terrific visit with the members of SLA’s Southern California Chapter. I participated in a great panel discussion and also spoke to the group about all that is new at SLA. Then I had an opportunity to speak to a group of MLIS students at UCLA.
It was great to hear from both today’s info pros and tomorrow’s. I do not think any of us envy students who will graduate and look for jobs this year—or, for that matter, anyone who is searching in this difficult job market. Yet I do believe that the future of the profession is bright, especially for those who are flexible and who are committed to continuous learning.
We will have lots of opportunities to learn together soon. The SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO EXPO is a little more than three weeks off and we are already getting great press (including Library Journal and Fast Company)! Best of all, this year’s conference is in Washington, so I will not need to board an airplane to get there. I hope to see you.
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