Building Bridges with Bricks That are Thrown Toward You

Wondering how to build a strong, stable and resilient information profession? Start by breaking rules.

BY JANICE R. LACHANCE, SLA CEO

As we gather from all over the world in Seattle for SLA 2008, the theme of this year's Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO is, appropriately enough, "Breaking Rules, Building Bridges." Why is this theme apropos for the world's premier conference and exhibition for librarians and info pros? Ignoring the obvious that Seattle is dependent upon an impressive network of bridges linking local neighborhoods and nearby cities, the theme describes accurately what info pros must do to be successful in the rapidly changing world of information.

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