Putting the DIY in CI
The phrase “do it yourself” may conjure up bad memories of high school home economics or shop classes, but in recent years DIY culture has made a comeback thanks in […] Read More »
Real Talk from Real Taxonomists
So, you’re shopping for a taxonomy management system. You want to get some feedback from real customers. You want to know what systems they’ve implemented, what types of features and […] Read More »
SLA to Honor Chemistry Librarian for Teaching, Mentoring
Judith Currano, head of the Chemistry Library at the University of Pennsylvania, will receive the Rose L. Vormelker Award from SLA in recognition of her outstanding dedication to teaching and […] Read More »
Monsters and Museum Libraries: Enjoying a Rebirth
What does a prehistoric monster have to do with museum libraries and their relevance today? Plenty. By examining museum specimens, a natural history museum helped solve the case of the […] Read More »
SLA Announces 2016 Class of Fellows
Brandy King, Brent Mai, Valerie Perry, Stephen Phillips, and Cindy Romaine will join the ranks of SLA Fellows when they are honored at the opening session of the association’s 2016 […] Read More »
How do Special Libraries Compare with Uber?
Quick. Easy. Seamless. Simple. Words that come to mind when ordering a gift from Amazon.com or hailing a ride through Uber, but not necessarily when trying to find and use […] Read More »
Meet SLA’s Rising Stars for 2016!
SLA is recognizing four young information professionals—Kathryn Callon, Sarah Cook, Katherine Cuyler, and Raymond Pun—as 2016 Rising Stars. Rising Star Awards are presented annually to individuals with 1–5 years of […] Read More »
Philadelphia: Always Something New to See
Think you know Philadelphia? Guest blogger Angela Shepherd takes you on a walking tour of America’s birthplace and points out the best places to see and be seen while you’re […] Read More »
A Tweet, a Talk, a Spark—and a Contributed Paper
“I think both of us have a passion for professional development and networking in general. We connected over those topics on Twitter, so it seemed like a good idea for […] Read More »
Honor a Fellow Info Pro with a 2016 SLA Award!
Do you know a colleague or peer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty? An SLA member who should be honored for his or her dedication, leadership, […] Read More »
