Message to the SLA Membership:
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As president of the Special Libraries Association, I want to reassure you that the association's foundation is as firm as ever. Despite recent changes, we will move forward with our current plan of action. After 93 years of providing excellent service to a unique set of librarians and information professionals, the vision of our founder John Cotton Dana remains intact. The Special Libraries Association will continue its course as the leading professional association for global information professionals.
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I recently returned from SLA headquarters in Washington, D.C. During my visit, I met with the full staff and held conversations with individual staff members. They are enthusiastic about the direction in which the association is headed. They are also committed to providing the best programs, products and services to the membership. Acting Executive Director Lynn Smith has been with the association for more than 12 years, serving as deputy executive director for eight of those years. She has worked closely with the board of directors on a variety of important issues and has the total confidence of the board to carry out its agenda.
One of the great aspects of being SLA President is the opportunity to serve as a board member. I believe that the board of directors is in step with the pulse of the membership and we are dedicated to channeling our energies to achieving our goals. A few weeks ago, the board agreed to implement a new communications tool to keep members abreast of all board activities. BOARD.COMmunicate is an electronic newsletter that will be disseminated to the membership. The newsletter will feature updated information on board activities and issues facing the association. There will also be a mechanism for members to provide comments, address concerns and respond to specific questions.
From a member's point of view, I believe that BOARD.COMmunicate has great potential for information exchange. From the board's view, the newsletter provides a forum for the board to reach out to everyone. We would like to hear your ideas and solutions as well as your comments and concerns on how we can make SLA a better place for us all.
In my July 2001 Information Outlook column, I stated that I see two types of change: "Change leading to success and change leading to challenges and opportunity for improvement." As an integral aspect of that equation, let me add that nothing is possible without members' involvement. You are the driving force behind the association. Without your commitment and participation, the association is a shell of itself. I speak for the staff, the leadership, and myself: SLA is fully committed to serve you!
Thank You!
Hope N. Tillman, SLA President
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