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from SLAOne of the opportunities for your chapter or division to launch a project for which it doesn't have funding is an Endowment Fund Grant. The purpose of Endowment Fund Grants is to support programs developed by SLA Chapters, Divisions, or Committees that will further the scientific, literary, and educational purpose for which the Special Libraries Association is organized and operated. Proposals must have a wide applicability to the entire special libraries community. Funds may be given for publications, research projects, study grants, continuing education programs, public awareness activities, special studies and reports, or information dissemination efforts. A significant amount of money is available for disbursement.
The newly revised guidelines and
application form are available at:
http://www.sla.org/content/leadership/endowment.cfm
Linda N. Broussard
Director, Leadership/Member Services
Special Libraries Association
There are a variety of exciting virtual seminars taking place this year. One of these seminars is set to take place on April 30th, 2003. "An Organic Approach to Project Management" with seminar leader Randy Englund, a well-known expert in the project management community. If you were unable to attend past seminars you can still gain knowledge through the V-Pakseries, the series is available on a variety of virtual seminars from 2002 to present. For further information contact Shelva Suggs at shelva@sla.org
From June 7-12 Information Professionals far and wide will converge on New York City for the 95th annual conference. The 2003 Conference Ad is a sneak peek at the speakers in attendance this year. Registration information and course listings are available at the Putting Knowledge to Work conference site. Online conference registration is available once you have picked out the continuing education courses and other events you wish to attend.
SLA is sponsoring Relaxation Stations: The moment you've been waiting for! Get your FREE ticket (you must have a ticket for the massage) at the MarketPlace, and then go to the 3rd floor for an upper body and/or foot massage. Visit the Virtual Info-Expo Center with up-to-date exhibitor information at http://www.sla.org/content/Events/IExhibit/exhibithour.cfm
Don't miss the Networking Reception
in the Info-Expo Hall
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
CONSULT Online at http://www.sla.org/consultonline/ is SLA's online directory of SLA member consultants. A search on this database is free and is available to members and nonmembers interested in locating a consultant who may assist, on a normal commercial basis, with such areas as library management, technical services, and subject specialty. It is a great resource for keeping your outsourcing within the SLA family or for promoting your own services.
