Welcome to Learning Connections, your source for information on SLA learning and career enhancement experiences.
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Knowledge Begets Knowledge Management
Starting or involved in a knowledge management initiative in your organization? Looking for different perspectives or ideas for making a success of the project? Try the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, an online peer-reviewed journal that covers both theory and practice. Topics in the most recent issue include defining knowledge, knowledge transfer, and the development of intellectual capital. Read the current issue and the journal archives.
Share What You Know
SLA 2006 is coming up, and it's a great time for colleagues to share their knowledge and experiences. Have you thought about being a conference presenter...but aren't comfortable speaking to a crowd? The Public Speaking Handbook for Librarians and Information Professionals will give you the confidence boost you need to have a different kind of conference experience. Read more about this book by Sarah R. Statz.
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17 May 2006
Topic: Always Fresh - Fast Content for Your Web Site and Users
Presenter: Darlene Fichter, Data Library Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan Library
24 May 2006
Topic: Taxonomy KM -- Where to Go Once the KM Program Is Already in Place
Presenter: Seth Earley, President, Earley & Associates, Inc.
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| CLICK UNIVERSITY @ SLA 2006 |
SLA's Professional Development Team invites you to take part in rich, meaningful and high-impact learning experiences at SLA 2006 in Baltimore, MD. By attending one of the SLA Workshops (half day) or Learning Forums (full day) courses, you will learn to make an impact in your organization. Register today!. Here are some of the CE courses being offered at conference. Browse the Online Personal Planner for additional learning opportunities.
| Course | Ticket |
| Digitization Essentials Workshop, Part I | # 145 |
| Digitization Essentials Workshop, Part II | # 385 |
| Branding 101: What it Takes to Build a Library | # 170 |
| Planning Promotions and Launch Campaigns | # 315 |
| Terrorism Informatics: Developing the Skills Needed to Support Homeland Security | # 110 |
| The Basics of Web Page Design for Your Library | # 320 |
| Toxicology and Environmental Health Information: Resources from the National Library of Medicine | # 195 |
| Beyond Google: Searching Faster and Smarter on the Web | # 345 |
| Data Detective: Health Statistics that Can’t Be Googled | # 340 |
| The Vital Role of Information Professionals in Business Innovation | # 150 |
| Understanding and Using Standards and Best Practices for Taxonomies and Other Controlled Vocabularies | # 260 |
| Web 2.0 | # 470 |
| Achieving Operational Excellence: Best Practices for Information Services | # 270 |
| Digging Deeper: How Public Records Enhance Traditional News & Business Content | # 475 |
| CAREER CENTER @ SLA 2006 |
Attending SLA's 2006 Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD? Check out Career Connections for employers who will be interviewing at SLA 2006.
Marshall Brown, Marshall Brown & Associates
He’s back…Marshall Brown, Certified Career and Executive Coach. He will be presenting two free seminars at conference in our Career Connection area. The topics are:
- Writing an Effective Resume
Monday, 12 June @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Take Charge of Your Career
Tuesday, 13 June @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Please browse the Online Personal Planner for location information.
Marshall will offer One-on-One Sessions in our Career Connection area. Schedule a session today by emailing Shelva Suggs at ssuggs@sla.org to reserve your 30 minute session with professional coach Marshall Brown, and help yourself get on the path towards your career goals! Space for all the above sessions is limited.
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