Beyond Borders: Building a More Inclusive SLA

For me, the most important benefit is that I am part of an international1 association, with a global network that has allowed me to expand my horizons of what it means to be an information professional, When 1 first joined SLA in 1999, I worked for the BBC, and the News Division offered me a wonderf...

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Published in:Information Outlook (Online) 2014-01, Vol.18 (1), p.2
Main Author: Arnold, Kate
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Associations
Conferences (Gatherings)
Cross Cultural Studies
Information professionals
Presidents
Sustainability
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Summary:For me, the most important benefit is that I am part of an international1 association, with a global network that has allowed me to expand my horizons of what it means to be an information professional, When 1 first joined SLA in 1999, I worked for the BBC, and the News Division offered me a wonderful Rolodex of contacts around the world who shared with me their best practices and advice. [...]we need to be realistic and admit we are not yet a truly inclusive international association, As SLA'S first non-North American president, I am keen to continue expanding the growing international status qf the association, and for that reason my theme far 2014 is Beyond Borders (with thanks to Keith Low and the Annual Conference Advisory Council for coming up with that phrase).
ISSN:1938-3819