Navigation 

Saturday, June 6

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.



SLA Conference Registration 

SLA Conference Registration will be located at the Indiana Convention Center.., along with the SLA Booth, Message Center, Local Hospitality Booth, SLA Tape Sales and more. 

SLA Booth & Bookstore 
Visit Special Libraries Association’s booth for the opportunity to sample the Association’s current publications, including Information Outlook, Who’s Who in Special Libraries, and the latest from SLA Publishing. Take advantage of a guided tour of the Association’s state-of-the-art Web site’s features, including SLA’s Virtual Bookstore, Continuing Education online, and Chapter, Division, and Caucus home pages. In addition, take time to meet SLA leaders and staff, to update your member record in real-time, and to share your issues and concerns directly with headquarters. Finally, RELAX! Allow SLA’s booth to be your headquarters for a relaxing massage and liquid refreshment. Your association is at your service!! 

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.



SLA Conferences & Meetings 

Focus Group 
Executive Session 

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.



100 -- SLA CE Course 

Beyond HTML: Information Design, Cognition and Computer Interface 
 

105 -- Engineering Division, CE Course 
Using Standards to Make the Difference in a Competitive Environment 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SLA Professional Development 

Knowledge Executive Institute 

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



110 -- SLA Professional Development 

Middle Management Institute 
Analytical Tools 

115 -- SLA Professional Development 
Middle Management Institute 
Human Resources 

120 -- SLA CE Course 
Internal Consulting Skills 

125 -- SLA CE Course 
Intranet Primer for Information Professionals 

130 -- SLA CE Course 
Making Change Successful in the Chaotic Information Environment 

135 -- SLA CE Course 
The One-Person Library: Tasks and Management 

140 -- SLA CE Course 
Outsourcing 

145 -- Biomedical & Life Sciences Division, CE Course 
Molecular Biology Information Resources 

150 -- Business and Finance Division, CE Course 
Researching Global Companies 

155 -- Insurance & Employee Benefits Division, CE Course 
Managing and Maintaining In-House Databases 

160 -- Science-Technology Division, CE Course 
Improved Patent Searching in the Sciences & Technology I 

165 -- Transportation Division, CE Course 
Indexing Technical Documents Using a Machine-Readable Thesaurus 

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



SLA 1997/98 Board of Directors 

Board of Directors Meeting 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.



SLA Professional Development 

Knowledge Executive Institute Luncheon 

SLA Professional Development 
Middle Management Institute Luncheon 

SLA Professional Development 
Professional Development CE Luncheon 

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.



1998 Indianapolis Conference Program Committee 

Conference Committee Meeting 
Executive Session 

Moderator: Gloria Zamora, Chair, 1998 Indianapolis Conference Planning Committee 

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.



170 -- SLA CE Course 

Search Engines for Your Intranet 

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Exhibitors Workshop 

All 1998 Indianapolis Annual Conference exhibitors and potential future exhibitors are invited to attend this important session. Learn about SLA, the members and conference attendees. 

Moderator: Lorna Walls, SLA 

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



1998 Indianapolis Conference Program Committee 

Planners Workshop 

The 1998 Indianapolis Program Planners are urged to attend this workshop to pick up their conference materials. Planners will have an opportunity to meet with staff at pre-assigned time periods. 

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



Biomedical & Life Sciences Division 

1997/98 Board Meeting 
This is a meeting of the 1997/98 Board and Committee chairs. 

Moderator: Larry Kelland, University of Rhode Island 

  • Business and Finance Division

    1997/98 Board Meeting 
    Meeting of the current officers and committee chairs (1997-1998). Incoming officers are welcome. 
    Moderator: John Ganly, New York Public Library 

    4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • Science-Technology Division 

    • 1997/98 Board Meeting 
    Meeting of the 1997/98 Board, including committee chairs and liaisons. Newly elected officers and committee chairs are encouraged to attend. All division members are welcome. 
    Moderator: Nancy Anderson, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana 

    4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • Affirmative Action Committee 

    • Diversity Leadership Development Reception 
    The Diversity Leadership Development Program Reception is held to honor the five recipients of the DLDP Award. The purpose is to recognize their accomplishments in the profession and to spotlight the leadership potential of each candidate. This is an opportunity for the candidate to meet and network with the association Board, fellows and other association colleagues. This is a time of celebration to induct five more minority librarians into a program of mentorship which will help to pave the way for future participation in leadership roles within the association. 
    Sponsored by EBSCO Subscription Service 
    Moderator: Rosalind K. Lett, Crawford Long Hospital

  • New Program
    Consultation Services Committee

    1997/1998 Committee Meeting

  • Legal Division 

    • 1997/98 Board Meeting
    Moderator: Gayle O’Connor, AutomatedlegalSolutions 

  • Library Management Division 

    • 1997/98 Board Meeting 

    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • News Division 

    • Indianapolis Star & News Newspaper Tour
    News Division Open House at the Indianapolis Star & News. Come by before or after dinner for a tour of the library and possibly the newsroom. Cookies and coffee will be served. The newspaper is located downtown, at 307 N. Pennsylvania Street. RSVP: In order to have an estimate of our group size, if you plan to attend, please e-mail Beth Baker (bbaker@starnews.com) or call Cathy Knapp at 1-317-633-9487 by May 22, 1998. 
    Moderator: Sandy Fitzgerald, Indianapolis Star & News 

    6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    • 175 SLA Field Trip

    Indianapolis City Tour by Twilight
    Welcome to Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana. This comprehensive city tour provides the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the "Circle City." Indianapolis is a city of contrasts. It offers big city attractions with the charm and friendliness of a small town.
    The glass and steel skyscrapers of downtown are minutes from quaint neighborhoods, woods and lakes. You will also see such attractions as the famous Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, the historical landmarks of Lockerbie Square, and the Hoosier Dome.
    The highlight of the evening will be a stop at the Indianapolis 500 motor Speedway Museum. Here you will experience one of the world's largest, most varied collections of racing, classic and antique cars as well as more than 30 Indianapolis 500 winning cars.
    Other sights include the Governor's residence, the Indiana War Memorial and plaza, the Indiana State Museum and the Market Square Arena. 
    Cost of this event: $31.00

    7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Library Management Division 

    • Dutch Treat Dinner
    Dutch treat dinner for Library Management Division Board members and their guests. Please consult Final Conference Program for details. 
    Moderator: Gloria Dinerman, The Library Co-op, Inc.  

    9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.



    Business and Finance Division 

    Open House 

    Sponsored by Thomson Financial Services.

    Previous Day | Top | Next Day | Conf. Program Index
    SLA Home Page | Join SLA Now | Feedback | Search

    Copyright © 1998 SLA. All rights reserved.
    This page was updated on April 28, 1998.