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Free Access to Leadership and Management eBook Collection Now Available Through SLA's Click University

New Exclusive SLA Member Benefit Brings Nearly One Thousand Titles Directly to the Desktops of Information Professionals

Alexandria, Virginia, USA, 29 March 2007 -- Click University, the exclusive members-only online learning center of the Special Libraries Association (SLA), today announced the availability electronically of nearly 1000 business titles through ebrary®, a well known eBook technology provider and services company. This decision by SLA to offer members free unrestricted access to books and resources about leadership and management follows numerous upgrades and improvements to the offerings members can access through participation in SLA's Click U.

Click U, which SLA launched in June of 2005, is dedicated to meeting the changing educational needs of information professionals working in corporate and organizational settings. Click U's features and courses are constantly evolving, ensuring they reflect the competency demands of today's information environment. The ebrary collection offers yet another option for busy information professionals looking to expand their skill sets whenever, wherever and however they wish.

As part of its strategy to improve on an already successful member benefit, the Click U team is implementing free access to this collection for SLA members only. The ebrary leadership and management suite provides members with an arsenal of information and resources that will allow them to expand their professional development in accordance with SLA's Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century. View here: www.sla.org/competencies.

The SLA competencies document was developed in 2003 by the Association as a forward looking and strategic roadmap for special librarians and information professionals looking to remain relevant and integral leaders in information management within their organizations. It is being used as a guiding light for the Association as it develops programs and benefits in service to members.

"I have long said that information professionals should be thinking about their future and taking action to define it. We have developed the courses being offered through Click U and at SLA's Annual Conference to make it as easy as possible for them to get the training and knowledge they need to be successful," said SLA Chief Executive Officer Janice Lachance. "Part of our mission as the professional association for info pros is to provide our members with benefits that will allow them to shape their professional future. Free access to the top leadership and management content gives our members yet another set of tools to supplement their continuing education activities with resources that compliment the SLA Competencies," Lachance said.

The ebrary Leadership and Management Collection covers a wide range of topics to enhance the ability of professionals to make important business decisions. Key subject areas covered by the content include; leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, management, organizational behavior, personnel management, project management and risk management.

As a special offer to SLA members, ebrary is offering an organizational discount which will allow organizations that employ SLA members to purchase any subject database within the library for an introductory flat rate of $1,000 USD. Members can save more by subscribing to any three ebrary collections for $2,500. More information about the discount is available by contacting Local Knowledge Online at sales@localko.com or +1-925-837-7464.

To join the SLA community and start receiving benefits associated with membership, including access to Click U and other services visit: http://www.sla.org/content/membership/joinsla/index.cfm.

About Click University
Click University is an exclusive online learning community for SLA members focusing on continuing professional education for knowledge workers around the world. Click is primarily designed to train librarians and information professionals in core skills such as software and technology use; management, communications, and leadership strategies; and effective practices and methods for the collection, sharing, and use of information and knowledge in the modern working world. For more information, visit us on the Web at www.clickuniversity.com.

About SLA
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. SLA serves more than 11,500 members in 75 countries in the information profession, including corporate, academic, and government information specialists. SLA promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives. For more information, visit us on the Web at www.sla.org.