Another "Traditional" Year
 | Greetings: Two years ago, when Donna Scheeder started her term as SLA president, she began her inaugural remarks with a brief review of some association history and the changes SLA had gone through since 1909. Donna's point was to remind us all that in the Special Libraries Association "change is our tradition." That being the case, it looks as though we'll be in for a VERY "traditional" year over the next 12 months. |
We may have the opportunity to change our bylaws based upon a vote by the entire membership later this summer. As I write this in early May, the proposed bylaws revision is on its way to all members as we prepare for a discussion and vote during the Annual Business Meeting on June 12, in Los Angeles. A positive vote in June and the mailed ballot will result in a number of changes for the association.
Regardless of what happens with the bylaws, we will conduct another search for an executive director in the coming year. Appointments to the search committee have not been finalized, so I am unable to list them here. However, as soon as the full committee has been formed, word will go out over a couple of channels so I suspect many of you will know who is on the committee long before you read this. Any "new hire" signifies change for an organization, and I can assure you no one is more interested than yours truly to know what will result from this search.
This next year should also see some developments with our current branding initiative. After some initial missteps, we are looking forward to a productive partnership with Creative Project Management as they work with us on our branding effort. There are numerous changes possible from the rebranding of SLA. Over the next few months, as some of those possible changes become more concrete (as alternatives, not final decisions), you should look for opportunities to make your views known to the board and your chapter and division leaders.
I anticipate there are other areas of the association where change will be initiated during the next year, but there will be opportunities to look at those later. For now, a focus on bylaws, the ED search and branding should keep us fully engaged. Yes, it does look like another "traditional" year for SLA.
With the support of all of you, I am looking forward to working with the board of directors and headquarters staff as we all face the challenges of the year ahead.
Bill Fisher, SLA President
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