Special Libraries Association: The Importance of Leadership

The Special Libraries Association (SLA), celebrating its 100th year in 2009, has long considered leadership qualities to be an important characteristic of members of the association. This article describes the structure of the organization and types of leadership programs available to SLA members an...

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Published in:Journal of library administration 2009-11, Vol.49 (8), p.887-893
Main Author: Cromer, Donna E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Continuing education
Leadership
professional education
SLA
special libraries
special libraries administration
Special Libraries Association, USA
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Summary:The Special Libraries Association (SLA), celebrating its 100th year in 2009, has long considered leadership qualities to be an important characteristic of members of the association. This article describes the structure of the organization and types of leadership programs available to SLA members and reviews some of the research done on the individual potential leadership characteristics of librarians and on special librarians in particular. A brief summary of the current activities of SLA and its positioning for the future are also provided.
ISSN:0193-0826
1540-3564
DOI:10.1080/01930820903397226