Today I received an email with a statement about the importance of retired "members" staying in touch with the happenings of their SLA home. I agree. I think it is important.
I can't imagine what I would do for entertainment if my SLA friends didn't spend time with me in our leisure. I also know that that network of friends is broad based and if I want to stay in touch with them, SLA is the common denominator. Therefore, I'm pretty certain that as long as I can afford to I will be a paying member of SLA so that I can keep those connections.
This made me wonder why a "listserv" was so important in terms of keeping up for retired members. Note, a listserv was the tool in question in the email I received. Comfortable, easy, non-intrusive? But definitely not social in the way that Facebook and Blogs and other 2.0 mediums are.
Is it just generational? Probabably not. I think its more about educating our members of the new ways to connect. So I encourage us, my fellow SLA members, to think forward about the tools we use to connect with one another and the value that brings to our professional and personal lives.
Can you put a price on it? I don't mind paying to be a part of the "cool kids" club and I certainly think I'll continue to get value when I am way past the "cool kids" stage. Oh wait, I am way past that stage. So if you are a retired member of SLA I highly encourage you to consider staying active. You can get information about SLA membership online.
Constance Ard March 17, 2011
Note: This post will be published on the SLA Legal blog too.
Thank you so much for the link and info! Also these flowers are making me get in the mood for Spring! Thanks for sharing!
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