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| FAST READS |
Communication = Trust = Communication
Honesty, continuous communication, and a show of respect are all ways to instill a sense of trust in your colleagues. These things are simple, but are sometimes forgotten. In "Trust Me: Communication Is Key," Michael Wakefield examines several ways to create transparency, especially important in times of change. From the October issue of the Center for Creative Leadership's Leading Effectively newsletter. Read more.
And Now a Word on Written Communication...
The five steps on memo writing presented here can easily be applied to e-mail communication, as well. Writing for the intended audience and getting feedback before hitting the send key are important in crafting an effective communication. Read more in "How to Write a Memorable Memo," from the 15 October issue of CIO Magazine. Read more.
| CLICK UNIVERSITY |
What's Happening at Click University? This online learning system is an exclusive member benefit of SLA. Please log in when prompted.
Were you unable to attend some of the CE sessions at Conference? Whether you were unable to attend the conference, or there were too many excellent sessions going on at the same time, here is your chance to take advantage of some of the best sessions. Cost $149 per session.
Making It Count - Communicating the Value of Special Libraries & Information Centers
Eileen Abels and Lisl Zach
How to Make Fear User-Friendly
Michael Clarkson
Digital Library Collections and Services
Roy Tennant
Go to the Student Lounge and participate in the Forum Discussions that are going on. The topics include:
- Ways to improve our CE sessions at Conference
- Technology Trends
- Experiences in Change Management
- Virtual Teams
Just click on the session that interests you, read what other members have said and add your thoughts.
Go to the Information Studies Library and check out the Fall schedules for both Syracuse University and Drexel University.
| UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES |
Lead and Succeed at the '06 Leadership Summit
Seize this opportunity to step back from your day-to-day routine and engage in group learning and skill-building exercises guaranteed to push your thinking and advance your leadership skills. This unique leadership development program offers both substantive content AND time for individual reflection. The Summit takes place 18 - 21 January 2006 in Houston, TX USA. Read More.
Virtual Learning Series (VLS)
November 2005
Text Mining
Part II: 29 November 2005
Case Studies and Implementation Roadmap
Speakers: Seth Grimes, Alta Plana Corporation
December 2005
7 December 2005
Topic: Copyright for the Corporate Librarian:
The Importance & Consequences of Copyright Issues in the Digital Environment
Speaker: Laura Gasaway, Director of the Law Library & Professor of Law, University of North Carolina
14 December 2005
Topic: Communicating the Value of Your Service
Speaker: Jane Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates
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Live VLS Seminar Site* Member $99 Non Member $149 |
VLS Replay*
Member $69 Non Member $119 |
2005 Virtual Learning Series Homepage
*Seminars are priced individually.
Employment Opportunities
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| MEMBER PROFILES |
Information Outlook® is planning a series of articles that will profile an information professional in every issue, starting in January or February.
We're looking for people who are doing interesting work -- or who might have something interesting in his or her background. For example, the June 2005 issue of the magazine featured an info pro who also owns a book store in Toronto.
The only restrictions: They should have interesting stories to tell, and they must be SLA members.
You probably know people who would make a good profile in Information Outlook. If you do, SLA's publications director, John T. Adams III, wants to hear from you. You can e-mail him at jadams@sla.org. Include a sentence or two about why you think we should write about why you are suggesting them -- plus their contact information.
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