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.
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.
Learning & Networking
The SLA First Five Years Advisory Council aims to develop learning and networking opportunities for new professionals, and to support SLA units in their efforts to attract and retain new members. The 2008 survey of over 1100 new professionals and students by the First Five Years Task Force identified high interest subject areas to create programming and networking opportunities. Our presentations include:
Salary Negotiation (February 2010) - Presenter: Jack Chapman, Lucrative Careers, Inc.
Presented on behalf of the SLA First Five Years Advisory Council, this recorded presentation from the author of "Negotiating your salary: How to make $1000 a minute." is aimed at learning when in the hiring process you should talk about salary, what information you need to know in advance, how to approach the negotiation, and what else you need to consider. Click here to start this course.
What is a Special Library? (January 2010) - Lorette Waldon, Weldon Researchers
Presented on behalf of the SLA First Five Years Advisory Council, this recorded presentation presents a case study of a special library at a non-profit association with an emphasis on internal knowledge management. Lorette explains the process of an information audit, aimed at determining how the special library could better serve its clients. Click here to start this course.
Locating Open Positions (January 2010) - Anne Caputo, Executive Director, Learning & InfoPro Programs at Dow Jones
Presented on behalf of the SLA First Five Years Advisory Council), this recorded presentation explores matching what you learned in library school with the skills and opportunities you'll find in special libraries and organizations. Anne reviews how to take advantage of your network to find positions and think broadly about where to look. Also covers key tips for your job search and best sources for information professionals. Click here to start this course.
Networking (January 2010) - Presenter: Cindy Hill, Hill Information Consulting Group
Presented on behalf of the SLA First Five Years Advisory Council, this recorded presentation covers building your network at your current job, within your profession, at conferences, and through virtual tools. Cindy includes the top mistakes of networking, and tips for what actually works, as well as key resources. Click here to start this course.
Please check back regularly as we add additional topics.
Get Involved
The Council has a Facebook page "SLA First Five Years". Become a fan to hear about SLA activities and learning opportunities relevant to new professionals, post your own unit's activities, participate in discussions, and look for resources.
Early Career Conference Awards
Established in 2007, the Early Career Conference Awards fund information professionals from outside North America to attend the SLA Conference. Students or professionals in their first five years post-graduation are eligible. The goal of the Early Career Conference Awards is to increase participation in SLA from international chapters, to increase opportunities for new professionals to attend the conference, and to expand awareness of SLA divisions' activities outside North America.
SLA Europe created the first award, and gave it jointly with the Business & Finance Division in 2007. Since then, the awards have expanded through partnerships with other SLA divisions, and are now expanding to other international chapters. Since travel to the conference from outside North America can be cost prohibitive, these awards are given jointly by a chapter and division, and are generously sponsored by our industry partners.
Currently, the following chapters and divisions support the Early Career Conference Awards:
SLA Europe with Business & Finance Division
Leadership & Management Division
SLA Asian Chapter with the Business & Finance Division
SLA Australia & New Zealand Chapter with the Sci-Tech Division (students only)
If your chapter or division is interested in establishing an Early Career Conference Award, please contact a member of the First Five Years Advisory Council. The Advisory Council will assist you with the process for the award, advise you of the help SLA headquarters staff can provide with the financial aspects of the awards, and provide a member to sit on your awards committee as appropriate.
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