Category Archives: Weblogs
Member interview: Robert Tomaszewski
Robert Tomaszewski, chemist turned librarian, recently moved from Canada to the UK. Robert tells us about what inspired him to change his career, how being an SLA member benefits him as an academic science librarian, and what excites him most about the information profession today.
SLA Announces Candidates for 2014 Board of Directors
Alexandria, Virginia, 22 March 2013 - The Special Libraries Association’s Nominating Committee has identified 10 candidates to stand for election to 5 positions on the 2014 SLA Board of Directors. The candidates will serve three-year terms on the board if elected. SLA members will be able to speak with the candidates at the SLA 2013 Annual Conference [...]
Event review: SLA 60 Apps and Sites in 60 Minutes
SLA Europe member Claire Lucas has kindly reviewed the SLA event 60 Apps and Sites in 60 Minutes, presented by Anneli Sarkanen and Simon Barron.
Insights from the SLA Fellows – Martha Foote
This the second in a series of SLA Fellow interviews featuring Martha Foote, the Board General Manager at LibraryCo Inc. in Toronto, Canada, providing central management of the 48 county and district law libraries in Ontario.
SLA Europe member wins bursary to San Diego
We are very excited to announce that our own Sam Wiggins is the 2013 recipient of the Legal Division’s Non-U.S. Law Librarian bursary to attend the annual conference in San Diego!
Insights from the SLA Fellows – Marlene Vogelsang
Interview with Marlene Vogelsang, Resource Specialist at the Pacific Energy Center since 1992, and SLA Fellow since 2011. Since 1987 she has been active in SLA, playing crucial roles in the division of Petroleum and Energy Resources and the Baseball caucus amongst others.
From the President’s chair – January and February 2013
This year we are excited to announce that we will have a regular column by the SLA Europe President Stephen Phillips, with the first of Stephen’s letters reflecting on the opening months of 2013 and the activities of SLA Europe.
Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year! Anneli Sarkanen, SLA Europe member and Legal Division’s International Relations Committee Chair, shares some Chinese legal resources.
New Site Additions: YouTube and Events Calendar
In a rare, from behind the curtains post, I come bearing news of two new additions to the SLA Europe site. We’re pleased to announce that SLA Europe now has a dedicated YouTube channel. See some of our previous speakers in action from events such as our Social Media panel and the recent SLA & [...]
Event review: SLA Winter Warmer Quiz
Loyita Worley, Senior Manager of EMEA Library Operations, shares her first impressions of the annual Winter Warmer Quiz 2013.
