A cheesehead, a gearhead and a Canadian walked into a bar . . . No, this isn’t the set-up for a questionable joke, but there is a punchline—we’ve compiled a […] Read More »
Mary Vasilakis, a pioneering librarian at Westinghouse, a passionate mentor and teacher of upcoming librarians, and a longtime SLA member who was inducted into the SLA Hall of Fame in […] Read More »
Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt, the first African-American president of SLA (1978-1979) and a member of the SLA Hall of Fame (1984), a Dame of the Venerable Order of St. John, […] Read More »
Although she just received her master’s degree in library and information science last month, Dymond Bush has been making a mark on librarianship since she began transitioning into the field […] Read More »
Anne Spencer Caputo, who directed learning programs at media and information organizations for several years and served as president of the Special Libraries Association in 2010, died April 1 in […] Read More »
Donna Wills Scheeder, who held leadership posts in the Library of Congress, led SLA as president in 2000-2001, and generously gave back to her profession as a presenter at industry […] Read More »
A hall of fame—whether in a sport, a profession, the arts, or any other endeavor—generally honors exceptional achievements and contributions. The two information professionals being inducted into SLA’s Hall of […] Read More »
Being named a Fellow of the Special Libraries Association is a high honor, but one that comes with strings attached: It entails an obligation to advise SLA’s Board of Directors […] Read More »
Being named a “rising star” can sometimes create a burden of expectations that weighs down even the most talented of people. The two information professionals who are receiving SLA’s Rising […] Read More »
Sylvia E.A. Piggott, who served as president of SLA in 1996-97 and was presented with the John Cotton Dana Award, the association’s highest honor, in 2005, died earlier this month. […] Read More »
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