Career Development
“Although the core of the (special librarianship) profession remains the same, the methods and tools for information delivery and the scope of the enterprise continue to grow and change dramatically. While maintaining their client and content-centered approach, practitioners increasingly require advanced knowledge of information technology to realize their full potential. Continually emerging opportunities will propel the prepared professional into as yet unseen realms of advanced information retrieval, interpretation, synthesis, product development and virtual services on a global scale.” [Excerpt from "Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century"]
SLA has embarked, under the leadership of President Gloria Zamora and CEO Janice Lachance, on a thorough examination to bring clarity and unity to the core identity and values of the Association and the profession. The SLA Alignment Project will not only help refine our current positioning in the marketplace, but provide a framework for discussing the inherent value in the profession and the Association in a clear, compelling and cohesive voice.
DBIO is committed to help you reach your career goals by offering you career advice and resources; continuing education sessions tailored to your own needs and expertise; the Division newsletter, Biofeedback, and DBIO Blog, full of timely news and information; and the opportunity to query via the SLA-DBIO Email Discussion List other members on practices and issues with which you need assistance.
Rev. July 2009