In this issue:
Important Leadership Dates
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Have You Visited the Leadership Center?
Membership Campaigns
Annual Conference Registration
Are You Looking for Chapter Programming?
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| 31 January 2007 | 2007 Unit Officer Forms Due to SLA Headquarters |
| 31 January 2007 | Chapter Visit Requests Due to SLA Headquarters |
| 15 February 2007 | Leadership Code of Responsibility Forms Due |
| 16 February 2007 | Year-End Financial Reports Due |
| March 2007 | Meeting or Reception Deadline at Annual Conference |
| 3-6 June 2007 | Annual Conference, Denver, CO, USA |
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer - Delegation
I am so glad to have seen so many of you in Reno at my fourth Leadership Summit. From the reviews we have received, it was one of the best yet. Many of you are starting your year leading your unit, and others are anticipating that position next year. Just remember that you are surrounded by a board and committees anxious to work with you. Keep in mind that president or chair is not a solo job and delegation is one of the most important management skills you must master. Good delegation saves you time, develops your fellow leaders, grooms a successor, and motivates. Poor delegation causes frustration, demotivates and confuses the other person, and fails to achieve the task or purpose itself. So it's a management skill that's worth improving. A simple delegation rule is the SMART acronym, or better still, SMARTER. It's a quick checklist for proper delegation. Delegated tasks must be:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Agreed
- Realistic
- Time bound
- Exciting or Enjoyable
- Recorded
"Exciting" or "enjoyable" may not be realistic for all delegated work; your job is to explain why the work is important and how it will yield a sense of purpose for the person who is responsible for the task. Have a great year designing and implementing great activities for our members.
--Janice R. Lachance, Chief Executive Officer
Have You Visited the Leadership Center? You?ll Find A Useful Online Resource for All SLA Leaders
This centralized location on the SLA Web site is designed to give chapter, division, caucus, and committee leaders the training and tools to assist them in their elected and appointed positions. This site is an excellent introduction for new officers and a helpful resource for all leaders. Need to contact your unit? Find the Label/Roster Request form located here.
Important Dates Revised
The change in the association governance year has necessitated a revision of important unit dates. The SLA board approved those changes at its meeting last week. For your reference, the chapter and division recommended practices have been updated and you may click here to go to the chapter dates and division dates.
Membership Join and Attend Campaign
January marks the beginning of the second annual conference "Join and Attend" campaign. Non-members attending SLA 2007 will have the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars by signing up as SLA members as part of their annual conference registration. New members experiencing conference for the first time is the best introduction to SLA: meeting colleagues, participating in education programming and networking. Please announce this terrific opportunity at your next event, in your newsletter and on your Web site. For more details, contact Membership Director, Jill Calabria.
Annual Conference Registration
Conference and hotel registration are now open for the SLA 2007 Annual Conference and Exposition to be held in Denver, CO, USA, 3-6 June 2007. Maximize your membership benefits by signing up early for SLA 2007 and save US $100 off the regular member registration amount.
There?s been a great buzz growing about SLA 2007 and rooms are filling up quickly. Make sure you reserve your space TODAY in one of the conference hotels through the official SLA Housing Bureau.
Look for more information about SLA 2007 in the Conference Preview Program that will accompany your February issue of Information Outlook. Visit www.sla.org/Denver2007 to register today!
Are You Looking For Chapter Programming? Plan A Meeting Around the New 2007 ClickU Live! Course Schedule
Start planning your next semester today. Take a moment to check out what is happening on campus next year: 2007 Click U Live! Schedule. This is an excellent source for chapter education.
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We're always looking for new authors and new topics for SLA's monthly magazine. If you know of someone who has done something to improve a special library, solve a problem, or prevent one from happening, please encourage him or her to contact us. Or perhaps you want to contribute something yourself. More information and writer's guidelines are online at http://www.sla.org/content/Shop/Information/writingforio/index.cfm.
If you have any questions or comments about Leadership Connections, we would like your feedback. Please share your comments with leadership@sla.org and visit the Leadership Resource Center on the SLA website for information on Leadership.
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