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Vol. 23, No.1/Fall 2000

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By Leigh Poitinger

Whew! My first solo issue of News Library News is finished. Many thanks to everyone who has offered articles, advice, help and words of encouragement!

This issue is packed with great articles. A common theme running through several of them is echoed in Debra Bade's Notes from the Chair: creating partnerships among colleagues and organizations. From conference recaps to new members and panel discussions to poetry events, News Division members are continually engaging in cross-promotions and partnerships.

Speaking of partnerships, I was contacted recently by Alisson Walsh of HowStuffWorks (www.howstuffworks.com). In case you haven't seen it, HSW is a great web site with tons of useful reference information (and it's also just plain fun). If you're interested in setting up syndication and content usage agreements for your news organization or library, you can contact her at alisson.walsh@howstuffworks.com.


Changes in NLN

There are some changes starting with this issue of NLN. Due to increased involvement in her local SLA Chapter, Laura Mann is no longer doing the Technology Tips column. Thanks for all of your hard work, Laura! If anybody is interest in carrying on this useful column, please let me know.

There is a new column: Intranets. Jalyn Kelly will be taking a look at the content, marketing strategies and technologies that news libraries are using to create and maintain their intranets. Featured in this issue is the Sun-Sentinel's wonderful intranet. Hopefully this will be a great way to share ideas and pick up lots of new tips.

Also starting is an occasional feature in which new members introduce themselves. With almost 800 members in the Division, it's hard to get to know everyone. In an effort to introduce and welcome people to the Division, Membership Chair Sammy Alzofon and I asked the newcomers to contribute something about themselves. After all, part of what makes the News Division so interesting and helpful is getting to know people. So learn a little bit about your new colleagues, and say hello if you see them around a News Division event in the future!

Happy reading, and happy holidays!


Leigh Poitinger is the News Research Webmaster at the San Jose Mercury News. You can contact her at lpoitinger@sjmercury.com.


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