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SLA -Special Libraries Assoc.

special libraries association

Published on Nov 22, 2015

Brief description of special libraries association

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SLA

SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION

SLA -Special Libraries Assoc.

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JOHN COTTON DANA

FIRST PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF SLA

In 1909 John Cotton Dana founded the Special Libraries Association and was its first president from 1909 till 1911.

In 1979 SLA created the John Cotton Dana Award in his honor.

NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

HERE, JOHN COTTON DANA WAS MOST SUCCESFUL

He worked in several libraries but was most successful at the Newark Public.

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SLA

International organization
Members from 83 countries
14,700 + members
A not for profit organization

Global headquarters-
Special Libraries Association
331 South Patrick Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3501
703-647-3501

https://www.sla.org

Full member dues vary by annual income.
Organizational member - $750
Student member - $40

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MISSION

A VISION COMBINED WITH CORE VALUES

The SLA promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking.

Vision - SLA is the global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners.

Core values - based on leadership, innovation and continuous learning, results and accountability, collaboration and partnering and service.

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