The SLA's Advocacy program is dedicated to promoting the value of information professionals and the profession. This includes Public Policy issues, advocating the profession to employers, the public, and others. The Program monitors and actively works to proactively shape legislation and regulatory proposals that affect SLA's membership. For a full listing of Public Relations Activities, such as press releases and other Association information, go to the Press Room. For the most recent activities in Public Policy, go to Public Policy Connections.
Public Policy Connections
This blog is a tool to share developments on information industry policy issues. You'll find news and documents, and information about SLA's efforts to shape legislation and regulatory proposals.
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Recent SLA Initiatives
This section includes SLA Initiatives, including letters, position statements, comments, and testimonies.
EPA Library Closure Update
In early 2006, the EPA budget revealed a proposed cut of $2 million in Bush Administration's FY2007 Budget that would directly affect and close the network of 27 libraries and information centers within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. SLA vehemently opposed this decision and took action. In August 2006 the EPA began to implement their budget plan before Congress could approve the budget. SLA continues to voice concern over the EPA decision to start their closures without weighing the impact. Read more.
ERIC Update
In January 2004, the U.S. Department of Education began to implement a reengineering plan for the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). SLA has created a summary of the proposed reengineering of ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), including informative articles and useful sites. If you have any comments or additional recommendations for this page, please contact Doug Newcomb at Dnewcomb@sla.org.
USA PATRIOT Act Portal
SLA has created a summary the USA PATRIOT Act issues and links to useful sites. The "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act" (USA PATRIOT Act) was designed to broaden the surveillance capabilities of law enforcement following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Safeguarding Our Patrons' Privacy - Video Kit Available for Purchase
SLA Public Advisory Council
The council recommends policies and programs to the Chief Executive Officer regarding the activities of governments and international quasi-governmental organizations that affect special libraries and information centers, information management, and/or information professionals, including but not limited to matters of information commerce (including copyrights, sale and licensing of information, patents, and trademarks);
Public Policy Platform
SLA is an international organization of information professionals. Its mission is to promote and strengthen its members through learning, advocacy and networking initiatives. Government bodies and related international organizations play a critical role in establishing the legal and social framework within which SLA members conduct information services. Because of the importance of governments and international organizations to its membership, SLA maintains a Public Policy Platform, which serves as a guide to policies supported by SLA.
Global Advocacy Resources
SLA Issue StatementsClick on the link for more information.
SLA develops relationships and cooperates with other like-minded organizations, including AFFECT, ATA, and Open the Government.org. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact the Chief Policy Officer.
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