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Information Outlook

20 Ch-Ch Changes:
What Does the Future Hold for Information Professionals?
The rate of change in today's market requires great flexibility and openness to new approaches, roles, and structures. Doug Church explains why information professionals need to look beyond the management of content to encompass the changing bounds of the external market and internal organization structure.

26 The Future of Information Professionals: Seize the Day
Sometimes we ignore the need to go forward because it is safe and comfortable right where we are. Although being stationery may be comfy, you can become an easy target. Lucy Lettis urges information professionals to seize opportunities and work as business professionals. If we market our skills instead of hoard them--we won't need to worry about the future--we will be the future.

36 Leaders of the Revolution
Take this opportunity to meet your colleagues who will be honored in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, at SLA's annual conference for their outstanding contributions to the profession.

41 Smart Information Centers: Circle of Excellence

Share your accomplishments in becoming a smart information center. We are developing a database by collecting and disseminating information regarding practices and operating procedures which promote the value of the information center.

5 Executive Outlook
To Endings and New Beginnings

6 Making News

10 Communications Outlook
Don't Get Caught in the Ruts

14 Strategic Learning Outlook
Nurturing Our Genuine Commitment to Learning

16 The Cutting Edge
Transitions with Technology:
Information Specialists at California Lutheran University

44 Conference Countdown
A Taste of Philadelphia

46 Money Matters
SLA's Scholarship Program

49 Copyright Corner
Digital Libraries, Internal Databases, and Copyright

52 Coming Events

54 In Summary

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