DESCRIPTION: Shape: Rectangle ; Size: 52" x 36.5" x 8" ; Items: 140+
Stand to support object is separate ; [Larger image]
This magnificent piece of art commemorates the first 100 years of SLA. From Bretton Woods, NH to Second Life and from quill pens to PDAs, our tools have changed and where we work has changed, but knowledge and networking have not. Experience SLA's past as you look to the future.
The 3-dimensional Centennial Showcase celebrating the 100th Anniversary of SLA is designed as an open book. For state of the art knowledge in 2009, the centerpiece is the image of a computer monitor featuring the SLA website and a digital frame within the "monitor" for member photos.
A bookmark containing flags of countries representing our members curves from the top binding of the book to the bottom while the story flows in a counterclockwise direction from the upper left side from 1909 with John Cotton Dana through 2008 featuring the Wall Street Journal ad "The right people, information and decisions," and on to the future. 3-D items include a bust of John Cotton Dana, actual card catalog drawer, microfiche, SLA Jefferson silver cup, iPod Nano and Blackberry PDA, and various pins, buttons and meeting ribbons.
On the upper right section is a list of Chapters, Divisions and Caucuses while on the left is a list of the Charter Members. We move from 1909 with John Cotton Dana through 2008 featuring newspaper clippings, telegrams from U.S. Presidents, SLA's serials and other publications, and on to the future with Second Life and Conference highlights DVDs.
A brass plaque at the bottom features a dedication message:
SLA / Celebrating 100 Years, 1909-2009
On behalf of those
who have built and sustained SLA for a century,
we dedicate this to
Tomorrow's Information Professional
May your innovations soar beyond our imaginations.
- Invite members, students, retirees, other association members, or employers.
- Use it as a starting point for: Roundtable discussions on the future of your unit and the profession ; Networking ; Recruitment drives ; Regional conference displays.
- Use your creativity and imagination as this showstopper is sure to draw a crowd!
Don't forget to involve the press wherever possible. You may be surprised by the history buffs, former members, and generally interested people eager to see this once-in-a-hundred-years showcase
Showcase specificationsContents |
The showcase which incorporates over 140 3-D objects, text, images and a digital frame all encased in a bevel-edged Plexiglas cube. |
Fee |
Free for SLA Units. Not available to non-SLA hosts |
Booking |
Requests are honoured in the order we receive them. Allow shipping time (to your site and back to SLA) |
Weight |
360 pounds including display stand and shipping crates (2) |
Shipping |
All shipping costs - We appreciate that some units may find these costs outside their financial capabilities. If so contact CFO, Nancy Sansalone, nsansalone@sla.org, to request assistance. |
Things to Consider
We have prepared some considerations supplementing your own local procedures to assist those interested in hosting the SLA 100th Anniversary Centennial Showcase. Hosts are expected to assume all responsibility for planning, managing and funding the costs associated with exhibiting the showcase, including all shipping, space, equipment, installation/de-installation, security, signage and insurance. SLA staff will provide quotations on shipping costs, arrange consultative assistance upon request.
The full exhibition contains:
- 1 showcase (52" x 36.5" x 8" @ 90lbs) in shipping crate (56" x 40" x 13" @ 70lbs)
- 1 display stand for the showcase in shipping crate (total 200 lbs)
It will take two people a maximum of 1 hour to set up and less to break down the exhibit. Check out the Centennial Showcase Assembly Instructions prior to starting assembly. There is a folder with these instructions and helpful assembly photos in the Display Stand Crate
For more information, contact SLA Marketing (use subject line: Centennial Showcase Question)
About the Venue and Shipping- Allow room in front of the Centennial Showcase so your attendees can comfortable access it. Check size of room, cost of space?
- Is the lighting sufficient, or will additional lighting be necessary?
- Who will determine placement of the showcase?
- The digital frame requires an electrical outlet. Provided?
- Do you have digital photos/images to add to the frame? Send them to SLA before the showcase is shipped so they can be added.
- Who will ensure showcase gets from shipped to address to your venue? Will you need help to uncrate, install, remove and re-crate the exhibit? Arrange for storage of empty crates? Getting showcase repacked and shipped?
- Who will determine how many Showcase Key brochures will have to be ordered?
Transportation
- The weight of the full exhibition is 360 pounds and is packed in 2 crates.
- SLA will arrange shipping based on the information your unit provides. Once the arrangements for shipping to and from the event are agreed, SLA will release a shipping contact to notify you of last minute changes or problems.
- The average cost to ship the exhibit is estimated at $600 US one way. This amount will vary depending on the distance travelled.
Sample Shipping Costs (one/way)
| Ship To | Basic (w. Fuel) | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $ 425 | $ 218 | $ 643 |
| Chicago | $ 390 | $ 218 | $ 608 |
| New York City | $ 350 | $ 218 | $ 568 |
| Toronto+ | $ 650 | $ 218 | $ 868 |
| Vancouver+ | $ 925 | $ 218 | $1143 |
| London+ | $ 2000 | $ 218 | $2218 |
+ Additional costs include customs surcharges
- Showcase must be insured for its full value ($29,000 for art & stand) during transportation and exhibition
- We appreciate that some units may find these costs outside their financial capabilities. If so contact CFO, Nancy Sansalone, nsansalone@sla.org, to request assistance.
How to Reserve the Centennial Showcase
- Centennial Showcase rental form
- Bookings are available for after February 1, 2009 with blackout for June 8-19, 2009 (on display at SLA Annual Conference in Washington, DC)
- Showcase Key to Exhibit brochures must be ordered on the rental form. This small brochure includes an introduction to the showcase art and a descriptive key to all the items included therein. The Key to Exhibit is immediatley available in PDF for printing if you do not wish to order the folded version with the rental form.
Additional content
- Centennial Showcase Images (online video / snapshots after January 31, 2009)
- Related Websites via the Centennial Website (SLA interactive timeline, oral history, etc.)
- Marketing tools (print-ready posters/postcards, logos, smaller image of art object (after January 31, 2009)
- Press Release (pending)
- PR Wiki page where units can say where the Showcase is, what they did, comments etc.(after January 31, 2009)
FAQ's
When is the showcase available?
The showcase is now available for booking. The online booking form shows dates that have already been blocked off, or contact SLA at marketing@sla.org to see if your preferred dates are available.
Are there any blackout or embargo periods?
1-31 January 2009
The Centennial Showcase is available after February 1, 2009
8-19 June 2009
Displaying at the SLA Annual conference in Washington, DC
Do we need to have the display stand with the art object?
The stand is required in order to properly support and display the art object
Are there any supplementary materials we can use to promote the event?
SLA Communications is working on brochures and other ideas. They will have a Wiki where you can share ideas as well.
Can we borrow the exhibit after 2009?
Yes! The showcase can travel as long as there is interest.
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