First Five Years Advisory Council
Six association members appointed for overlapping terms of 2 years each. The majority of members of the council should represent members in the first 5 years of their professional career as well as diverse geographic backgrounds with at least one member representing those after the first 5 years.
The Advisory Council shall:
- Develop learning and networking opportunities to attract and retain new information professionals.
- Interface with SLA units and other SLA advisory councils and committees to consolidate information, mentoring opportunities, and educational opportunities for new information professionals.(Professional Development, Student Academic Affairs, Public Relations, etc.).
- Identify emerging leaders in the profession.
- Oversee the funding for the Early Career Awards which are monetary awards presented by chapters and divisions to provide financial support for conference attendance to those outside of North America.
- Develop content in social media forums (Facebook, Second Life) to support and offer services to new information professionals.
| Chair | Council Members |
| Christina de Castell (2009) cdecastell@gmail.com |
Judy Field (2009) Jennifer Foster (2009) Lora Alexander (2009-10) Reece Dano (2009-10) Gayle Gossen (2009-10) |
| Board Liaison | Staff Council Member |
| Sylvia James da_james@11daymer.freeserve.co.uk |
Paula Diaz pdiaz@sla.org |
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