Welcome to the SLA 2006 Annual Conference Press Room. This online communications vehicle is designed to keep SLA members and the media updated on the Association's conference PR initiatives. If you are interested in attending the SLA 2006 Annual Conference as a member of the press please take a moment to review the requirements to qualify for a press designation.
REQUIREMENTS
Members of the media interested in attending SLA 2006 should e-mail Cara Battaglini, Director of Public Relations for SLA. Those requesting media registration must be currently employed by a publication or news organization, and your press badge will reflect this affiliation. Press credentials are only issued to editorial staff members that are reporting on the events, programs and activities at SLA 2006 and conference participants. A letter from your employer that describes your assignment may be required.
Freelance writers are required to supply an assignment letter. Please e-mail your letter to Cara Battaglini or fax to +1.703.647.4901 by close of business on Friday, 9 June 2006.
A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you, and media badges may be picked up on site at the SLA Registration Center.
Please contact the following for press registration information, to schedule an interview with SLA leadership, or for general public relations inquiries.
Contact for Public Relations:
John Crosby
Chief Marketing Officer
Tel. +1.703.647.4916
jcrosby@sla.org
Cara Battaglini
Director, Public Relations
Tel +1.703.647.4917
cara@sla.org
SLA Headquarters
331 South Patrick Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3501 USA
Te1 +1.703.647.4900
Fax +1.703.647.4901
Conference Press Releases
SLA and Click University Announce Competitive Intelligence Certificate Programs
New Course Offerings Will Advance Info Pros as Strategic Assets
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 13 June 2006 - The Special Libraries Association (SLA) will offer SLA members three new competitive intelligence (CI) certificate programs through Click University, the first and only online learning system for post-graduate, practicing librarians and information professionals. The CI certificate program will consist of three different levels of curriculum so that information professionals may choose their courses based on their function within their organizations. Full Text.
SLA, Information Today Announce Strategic Alliance
Relationship to Build on Learning, Content, Community
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 12 June 2006 - The Special Libraries Association (SLA) and Information Today, Incorporated (ITI) announce a strategic alliance that will focus on coordinated marketing, conference development, and possible expansion into content distribution that will strengthen the value of both organizations to the global community of information professionals. Full Text.
Getting Copyright Right by Intellectual Property Expert
Laura N. Gasaway Now Available From SLA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 9 June 2006 - Special Libraries Association (SLA) announces the release ofGetting Copyright Right, written by law professor and director of the law library at the University of North Carolina, Laura N. Gasaway. The book, which is a compilation of Copyright Corner columns from Information Outlook, is now available from SLA. Full Text.
SLA Surpasses Pre-Conference Registration Goal
INFO-EXPO One of Largest in SLA History
Alexandria, Virginia USA, 2 June 2006 ? Pre-registration for the Special Libraries Association (SLA) 2006 Annual Conference in Baltimore has surpassed the association's goal by nearly 20 percent and the SLA INFO-EXPO, featuring over 300 vendors, will be one of the one of the largest ever, CEO Janice R. Lachance announced today. More than 3,880 people have pre-registered to attend. Full Text.
