Chapter Mission and Strategies
About the DC/SLA Strategic Planning Committee:
The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and review of Chapter activities and for proposing long term projects and objectives which reflect the interests of Chapter members.

Committee Chair:
Gail Kouril
RAND Washington Library
Library Manager
1200 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202-5050 703/413-1100 x5333
gkouril@rand.org

  • 2004 Strategic Plan (MS Word document)
  • 2000 Strategic Planning Report
  • Mission

    The Washington, DC Chapter of the Special Libraries Association provides valuable professional development programs and resources, facilitates communication and networking among chapter members, and advocates and promotes the profession of special librarianship within the greater Washington, DC area.

    Strategies

  • Provide channels for effective communication among members;
  • Provide effective Chapter programs that meet member needs;
  • Position chapter members to meet future information challenges;
  • Encourage member participation in chapter activities;
  • Partner with related membership organizations to expand outreach and appeal of our offerings;
  • Provide growth and leadership opportunities for Chapter members;
  • Contribute to our local and global library community;
  • Promote and leverage our parent organization, the Special Libraries Association.
  • Approved by DC-SLA Board September 29, 2003