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Membership Directory and News Library News

Just a quick note about two additions to the Special Libraries Association News Division Web site: The 2006 SLA News Division Membership Directory is now available to members for downloading, thanks to Membership Chair Alice Pepper, the members of the … Continue reading

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2 Travel Articles about Baltimore

One of my SLA Boston Chapter colleagues posted links to two Boston Globe travel articles about Baltimore to the chapter discussion list. They give good suggestions about where to go, what to do, and where to eat, especially for literary … Continue reading

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News Division Activities during the SLA 2006 Annual Conference

The Special Libraries Association News Division has lots of great and useful activities planned during the SLA 2006 Annual Conference. As in years past, the schedule will be in flux a bit going into the conference, but the details are … Continue reading

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News Librarians & Wikipedia in The New York Times

Inspired by a recent discussion about Wikipedia on Newslib, New York Times reporter Katharine Seelye writes about John Seigenthaler’s USA TODAY editorial about falsehoods in his Wikipedia entry and includes thoughts from several our colleagues: Derek Willis of The Washington … Continue reading

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SLA Bylaws Vote

Special Libraries Association members: don’t forget about the bylaws vote! “The SLA Board of Directors has approved a plan to create a more flexible dues system while ensuring that SLA programs, services, and initiatives can continue to provide value for … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Newslib!

September 15th is Newslib’s birthday. Barbara Semonche, list administrator, sent a note out reminding us of the value it brings us. It’s been around for twelve years today. Imagine where we’ll be with it in twelve more years! cam-chat-321 instant-chat-sites … Continue reading

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