SLA NEWS
SLA.COMmunicate is Coming to a Desktop near You!
The Special Libraries Association has launched a creative new newsletter for its members! SLA.COMmunicate debuted in June and featured management tips, career-long learning, and thought provoking articles on current challenges and trends in the information profession.
SLA.COMmunicate will be published on a random basis and available only in an electronic format. The electronic format will allow members to view abstracts or full text versions of industry related news and information conveniently from their desktops.
SLA Executive Director David R. Bender, Ph.D., noted that "SLA.COMmunicate is representative of how the Association is utilizing today's technology to effectively disseminate information and enhance the communication between the association and its members."
SARC Certificate of Merit Program 2000 Awards Presented at Annual Conference
The Special Libraries Association Student and Academic Relations Committee (SARC) extended their sincere thanks and hearty congratulations to the student groups who participated in this year's SARC Certificate of Merit Award Program. The committee received twelve nominations in the three categories and one chapter/division nomination. Everyone was invited to have at least one nominator, student, adviser, or chapter representative present at the President Elect's Reception and Award Presentation. The representatives were responsible for bringing a poster displaying one of their award winning activities or efforts so people could learn more about their student groups and Chapters.
SARC CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PROGRAM 2000 RESULTS:
Student Group Awards (1) Student Group Outstanding Leadership Award First place: SLA Toronto Student Group, University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Second place: Special Libraries Association Student Chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles
Third place: Pittsburgh Student Chapter, SLA, University of Pittsburgh
Runners-up: School of Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida and Kent State University Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, Cleveland, Ohio
(2) Student Group Innovative Programming Award First place: Rutgers University Special Library Association Student Group (RUSLA), New Brunswick, New Jersey
Second place: SLA Toronto Student Group, University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Third place: School of Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Runner-up: Kent State University Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, Cleveland, Ohio
(3) Student Group Creative Use of Electronic Resources Award
First place: SLA Toronto Student Group, University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Second place: Kent State University Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, Cleveland, Ohio
Third place: School of Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Outstanding Chapter/Division Support of Student Groups 2000 Award Cincinnati Chapter, Cincinnati, Ohio
CHAPTER NEWS
Annual Meeting, Banquet, and Awards Presentation of the North Carolina Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (NC/SLA)
Members from across the state came to the Annual NC/SLA Business Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Carolina Inn. Ann Stringfield, president, and Peggy Hull, nominations committee, offered congratulations to the newly elected officers and to everyone who ran for office. Assuming new positions are president-elect Marlys Ray, freelance information specialist; treasurer Nancy Kozlowski, North Carolina Biotechnology Center; and director Teresa Leonard, News & Observer.
Eleanor Smith received the Sara Aull Student Paper Award of $500 for her excellence in writing while contributing to the literature of special librarianship. Richard Cole, dean of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication, received the Information Management Award for his school's support of libraries and information science and the information needs of its community. Evelyn Daniel, School of Information & Library Science at UNC-CH, received the Meritorious Achievement Award for her notable and enduring contributions to the chapter and the profession.
Attendees then enjoyed the remarks of Sylvia Piggott, SLA Past President 1996-1997, in her presentation "Issues and Trends for the Profession."
Biomedical & Life Science Division (DBIO) Honors Fred Roper
Biomedical & Life Science Division member Fred Roper was awarded the MLA 2000 President's Award in Vancouver, B.C. Roper has a long history of contributions to the Division; he has served on the DBIO Executive Board, chaired the Division, worked on by-laws, and was the Division's nominee and the recipient of SLA's John Cotton Dana Award, 1999.
MEMBER NEWS
Thibodeau Named Associate Dean of Library Services
Patricia L. Thibodeau, who has served as Associate Director of the Duke Medical Center Library for the past seven years, has been appointed as Associate Dean of Library Services at the Duke University School of Medicine. Thibodeau will oversee the operations of Duke Medical Center Library's traditional functions, as well as develop strategies for taking advantage of the great promise of the Internet and other electronic media for use in medical education.
Before coming to Duke in 1993, Thibodeau spent ten years at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, N.C., as director of information services. From 1977 to1983, she served as director of the Health Sciences Information Center and Research Administration at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island in Providence.
Thibodeau received a B.A. in history from the University of Hew Hampshire, a master of library science from the University of Rhode Island, and a master of business administration from Western Carolina University, Asheville, N.C.
Thibodeau is an active member of the North Carolina Chapter and the Advertising & Marketing, Biomedical & Life Science, and Business & Finance Divisions.
Members Gazzale and Lettis Promoted
Andrew Gazzale has been promoted to Director of the Business Information Center (BIC) for Arthur Andersen LLP's New York Market Circle. The BIC, a member of Arthur Andersen's U.S. Business Information Network, provides value-added strategic information services to personnel in seven offices as well as to Arthur Andersen personnel around the globe. Gazzale joined Arthur Andersen in 1995 as a senior information specialist and was promoted to Manager in 1997. Gazzale is an active member of the New York Chapter and the Business & Finance, and Insurance & Employee Benefits Divisions.
Lucy Lettis, a Principal at Arthur Andersen LLP, has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of the U.S. Business Information Network. In this role, Lettis will be responsible for aligning key information services throughout the firm's U.S. organization and integrating them with firm-wide objectives. The firm's numerous information and research centers, libraries, and knowledge centers throughout the U.S. will be united within the new Business Information Network. Lettis was previously Director of Business Information Services for Arthur Andersen's New York Market Circle, a position she has held since joining the firm in 1995. Lettis is a member of SLA's 2000/2001 board of directors, an active member of the New York Chapter, and a member of numerous divisions.
Field Receives Award
SLA Past-president Judy Field received the Wayne State University Libraries Library and Information Science Program Award for Excellence in Teaching, for her contributions to the program, in designing new courses, introducing new curricular materials, involving practitioners in cooperative teaching endeavors, and in mentoring and assisting students. Field was SLA President for 1997-98 association year.
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