Christine De Bow Klein for Director
Christine De Bow Klein is director of research and development for LifeCare.com, a professional work-life services company based in Westport, CT.
Past Employment: manager, information services, Towers Perrin (1998-2000); project manager, General Electric Corporate headquarters information research center (CIRC), Teltech (1997-98); manager, information services, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (1992-97); special assistant to the executive director (1991), assistant to the director of scientific and academic publishing (1990-91), Association of Research Libraries.
SLA Member Since: 1990
Education: M.S. (library science) Catholic University of America (1992); B.A. (history) Chestnut Hill College (1968).
SLA Chapter Activities: Hudson Valley Chapter: president (1999-2000) and president-elect (1998-99); Washington, DC Chapter: co-chair and chair of the Consultation Services Committee and advisory board member (1993-97), career day program planner and speaker (1995 and 1996).
SLA Division Activities: Founding member, Association Information Services Caucus (1995); roundtable leader and program planner (1967-68).
SLA Association level Activities: Global 2000 fellowship mentor (2000)
Other Professional Activities: Capcon Board of Trustees (1996-97); frequent presentations to library schools to encourage students to choose special librarianship
Publications: Jewelry History: A Core Bibliography and Report in Support of Preservation (Commission on Preservation and Access, 1991); collaborated and compiled directories and articles for Association of Research Libraries (1989-1991); numerous contributions to chapter bulletins (1994-2000).
On the Questions:
What are the keys to the growth of the information profession, its stature and its image?
The health and vitality of the profession requires us to find, encourage and energize professionals to bring variety, inspiration and the courage to discover and appreciate the many diverse directions our profession permits us to take that results in significant contributions built on our shared core competencies. Publicly recognizing innovation, creativity and success will not only encourage others to enter the profession but will raise our stature. Opening our doors to alliances and partnerships will give us all opportunities for the growth and synergy that is crucial for the success. Encouraging others to appreciate and use information professionals. Encouraging people to enter our profession and supporting programs at library schools to help burgeoning professionals enter the workplace with the skills they need to succeed.
What is your vision for the association during your time in office, and what legacy would you like to leave behind? What is your strategy to implement this vision?
To clearly define and serve members needs and grow the association to be the leader in the information profession. This means understanding and growing the services of association as defined by the membership and becoming a global resource for the information profession.
Position the association to publicly address issues/work/professions (outside our natural homogenous community) where we can make a substantial contribution.
Grow the association internationally, absorbing cultures and ideas, sharing our prosperity and supporting our profession worldwide, creating opportunities for exchange of ideas and technologies.
Explain a career-related accomplishment and how its outcome will relate to your success on the board of directors.
As Consultation Service Officer and Chair I met with over twenty organizations that were interested in growing or starting an information service or hiring an information professional. Each time I learned more about our profession, how we were perceived and how we can address the needs of diverse situations. By representing SLA andguiding those organizations to information professionals who could provide solutions and help them meet their goals I was rewarded with an opportunity to learn more about our professional opportunities while impressing upon people the competencies and professionalism of the information community. I learned to listen and look for opportunities to provide value and service.
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