Welcome to Special Libraries Association (SLA)

Welcome to Special Libraries Association (SLA)

February 2011

About SLA

One of the largest global information related associations with over 12,000 members in 85 countries with 58 chapters and 25 divisions.2

SLA’s mission is to advance the leadership role of SLA members in putting knowledge to work for the benefit of decision makers in corporations, government, profession and society, as well as to shape the destiny of our information and knowledge-based society.

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A not-for-profit organization serving information profession, including corporate, academic, government, media, finance, science, research, museums, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and non-traditional enterprises.

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Special Libraries Association (SLA) is 101 years old, founded in 1909 with headquarters in Baltimore, USA.31

Further details on: www.sla.org

SLA Privileges….

Build career networks and promote professional development2

Receive / contribute articles to the periodical ‘Information Outlook’4

Learn and share ways to turning information into corporate decision-making33

Introduces you to an international community of information professionals.31

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Free access to learning resources on the web

SLA provides for – Scholarship for studies: Masters, PhD, Post MLIS studies Endowment Fund and travel grants Awards, Grants and honors

SLA’s Advocacy program

SLA's Advocacy program is dedicated to promoting the value of information professionals and the profession.

• Advocating the profession to employers, the public, and others.

• Monitors and actively works to proactively shape legislation and regulatory proposals that affect SLA's membership.

SLA Units

Chapters

58 regional Chapters that elect officers, issue

bulletins or meeting announcements, hold three to nine program

meetings during a year, and initiate special

projects.

Examples1.Asian Chapter

2.Boston3.Europe

25 Divisions representing subject interests, fields, or types of information-handling techniques. Each Division elects

officers and publishes a bulletin / newsletter. Most

conduct professional programs during SLA’ Annual Conferences.

Examples1.Business & Finance

2.Science & Technology

Caucus is an informal group within the

Association intended to serve as a focus for the interaction of members who share a common

interest not covered by any Association Chapter,

Division, or Committee.

Examples1.Archival & Preservation

2.Retired Members3.Baseball

Each SLA membership includes membership in one chapter and one division. Chapters bring together information professionals where they work and live; divisions bring together those who practice in a unique discipline of special librarianship. For an optional nominal fee, members may join additional chapters and divisions as well as caucuses (a caucus is an informal network of discipline or interest not covered in other divisions).

Divisions Caucuses

SLA Connections

1. Up-to-date news bites & information from SLA.

2. Blog feeds from several SLA blogs updated weekly.

3. E-newsletter (weekly) with updates on SLA.

SLA Innovation Lab

Virtual Learning Opportunities /Webinars

Conference CE Session

Information Professional Competencies

Continuous Learning to Improve Career

Knowledge

(CLICK U)

Click University

Premium Programs / Certifications

SLA Career Center

About SLA Asian Chapter

Established in 1999. Celebrating 11 purposeful Years.

One of the bigger chapters, covering a large geographical area consisting of over 20 countries.

More than 185 members.

Presence in countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

Mission Statement:

To provide a networking facility for all Asian Librarians and facilitate visits.

To provide global access to other Chapters and Divisions, wikis, blogs and Community of Practice areas.

To organize training, workshops, seminars and conferences in the Asian region.

To celebrate the diversity of the Asian Chapter through its members, recognizing the cultural identities.

Economical Membership Structure

SLA introduces Economically Equitable Dues Structure for the benefit of Asian Countries.

Full Member

Earning equivalent to greater than US$ 35,000 ………… Rs. 8,880 (US$ 185)

Earning US$ 18,000 to US$ 34,999 ……………………… Rs. 5,470 (US$ 114)

Earning less than US$ 18,000 ……………………………. Rs. 1,900 (US$ 40)

Student ………………………………………………………….. Rs. 1,900 (US$ 40)

Organizational …………………………………………………. Rs. 32,625 (US$ 750)

Additional Chapter / Division ……………………………….. Rs. 960 (US$ 20)

Caucus ………………………………………………………….. Rs. 580 (US$ 12)

Membership Privileges

Full Member

Shall have the right to vote, to hold any Association or unit elective office or appointive position.

Can affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee.

Receives the official journal at no additional charge.

Organizational Member

Shall have the right to affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee.

Receives the official journal at no additional charge.

Other benefits of this membership category shall be determined by the Board.

Student Member

Student membership may be maintained only while actively a student, but for no more than three years.

Has the right to vote, to hold any Association or unit elective or appointive position, to affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee, and to receive the official journal at no additional charge.

SLA awards $30,000 in scholarships yearly.

SLA Select Awards and Honors

By Asian Chapter

• SLA Asian Early Career Award (by B&F Division)

• Outstanding Achievement in Business Leadership Award (by B&F Division, SLA)

• SLA Asian Professional Award (by Balani Infotech, IGroup & Asian Chapter SLA)

• SLA Asian Librarian Award (by IEEE & Asian Chapter SLA)

By Other Chapters / Divisions

• Sci-Tech Achievement Award (by S&T Division, SLA)

• Bonnie Hidlitch International Librarian Award (by S&T Division, SLA)

• International Travel Award (by B&F Division, SLA)

• Travel Award for LIS student / member of P&HT Division (by P&HT Division, SLA)

• Steven I. Goldspiel Memorial Research Fund

• David R. Bender Fund of International Development

Select Award Winners 2010…

Ms. Sushma Arora

Tata Consultancy

Services

International Travel Award

Ms. Snehlata SharmaTata Consultancy Services

SLA Board & Office Bearers

Executive Board Members

President Mr BP Prakash / India

President-Elect Dr Harish Chandra / India

Immediate past president

Ms Kyoko Sato / Japan

Secretary Dr Medha V Joshi / India

Directors

Mr Maqsood A Shaheen / PakistanMs Jeanette Reagan/ AustraliaMs Jane Macoustra / UK

Treasurer Mr Jay Bhatt / USA

Country Representative/s

Hong Kong Ben Keefe

Japan Mr Dave McCaughan

PakistanMr Nooruddin MerchantMs Muzammil Tahira,

Malaysia Ms Harvinder Kaur

Operational Committee 2011

Operational Committees Members

Nominations

Ms Sushma Arora (Chair) / IndiaMs Kyoko Sato / JapanMr. Scott Davidson / SingaporeMs Jane Macoustra / UK

Memberships

Mr Debal C Kar (Chair) / India Dr Nagappa B / IndiaMr Shivmohan Kahar / IndiaMr Ben Keefe / Hong Kong

Awards

Mr PK Jain (Chair) / IndiaMs Jeanette Reagan / AustraliaMs Kyoko Sato / JapanDr Harish Chandra / IndiaMr KV Satyanarayana / India

Sponsorships & Programs

Mr Kishore Ingale (Chair) / IndiaMr Yamakawa / JapanMr Salek Chand / IndiaDr Tariq Ashraf / IndiaMs Lata Suresh / India

Training & MentoringMs Meera Gaikaiwari (chair) / IndiaDr Shubhada Nagarkar / IndiaMs Anita Pujari / India

Editorial

Dr TS Kumbhar / (Editor) / IndiaDr. H. Anil Kumar / India Mr M Nandeesha / IndiaDr. Sridevi Jetty / India

Dr Medha Joshi/India

Portal Management Mr Manish Ranjan (Web Master) / India

Publications

Events

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