SLA Science-Technology Division Discussion List

PURPOSE

The purpose of SLA-DST discussion list to promote communication among the members of the Science-Technology Division of SLA and other interested parties within SLA and beyond. As such, it should help special librarians everywhere advance their role as information professionals in their respective institutions.

CONTENT

With a slant toward the needs of scientific and technical special libraries in the U.S. and beyond, some examples of the many topics appropriate to this list include 1. Provision of information to our clients. 2. How to improve service to patrons in times of shrinking budgets. 3. Information technology: problems & solutions. 4. Sci-Tech information products & services. 5. How to promote innovative collaboration among information professionals. 6. Information policies and legislation. 7. Division and association business. 8. Professional meetings and research.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

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POST TO SLA-DST

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QUESTIONS

Questions about the list can be sent to: Anna Ren, Manager of SLA-DST

COMMENTS

Your comments and suggestions are welcome, and you may post them to the SLA-ST discussion list or send them to Anna Ren, list manager, at the address below:

Anna Ren
Northwestern University
Science and Engineering Library
2233 Tech Drive
Evanston, IL 60208