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SLA 2007 Features Major Conference Support from
LexisNexis and Dow Jones

SLA Conference and Exposition to Take Place in Denver 3-6 June

Alexandria, Virginia USA, 23 May 2007 - The Special Libraries Association (SLA) will host its 98th Annual Conference in Denver 3-6 June, 2007, with significant corporate support from many organizations in the information industry. This year, LexisNexis® and Dow Jones, will serve as Major Conference Partners for what is widely considered the largest knowledge and information management event in North America.

"The commitment to these ongoing partnerships with SLA reflects the dedication our sponsors have to advancing the information profession and the work of our members," said SLA Chief Executive Officer Janice R. Lachance. "LexisNexis® and Dow Jones have participated in our annual conference as major partners year after year, and I want to thank them for their continued support."

Over 5,000 people are expected at SLA 2007. The Major Conference Partners have pledged support for a variety of specific events, meetings, services and activities in which SLA members may participate and enjoy.

LexisNexis continues to be a strong supporter of SLA and the information professional community. "LexisNexis worked with SLA to line up an impressive series of educational events and awards this year, including the opening general session, which features a keynote address from former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Sunday evening. This is one conference that you don't want to miss," said Clemens Ceipek, senior vice president of U.S. Corporate Markets for LexisNexis.

LexisNexis is supporting numerous programs, including SLA Salutes!, a reception honoring SLA award recipients and Association leadership; SLA's Innovations in Technology Award; the Hot Topic Session on 4 June, "Everybody FUMSI! (Find, Use, Manage and Share Information);" and the SLA Board of Directors meetings, along with various SLA chapter and division board meetings.

Dow Jones' strong involvement and commitment to SLA continues this year with their sponsorship of the Closing General Session, featuring Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert. Dow Jones also develops the content and provides speakers for the sellout seminars of the SLA TechZone as well as the SLA Division Cabinet meeting. Their support of the Dow Jones Leadership Award since its inception has highlighted information professionals' commitment to developing competencies for career growth.

About SLA
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. SLA serves over 11,500 members in more than 60 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 www.sla.org.