San Andreas Chapter

A Glimpse at the SLA Director Candidates

Eric Schwartz, New Jersey Chapter President-Elect, has posted reviews of the bios and videos of all ten candidates running for a position on the 2009 SLA Board of Directors on the New Jersey chapter's website http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njsla/2008/08/a-glimpse-at-th.html.

Eric's post states, "The reviews provide just a sample of the creativity, passion, knowledge and skills each person brings to our association. For each office, I attempted to post a more-or-less equal amount of information from each candidate's bio and video speech. But you should judge for yourself, by reading the bios, watching the videos and participating in the call-in sessions."

Below is a recap of the reviews:

  * Comments on SLA President-Elect Candidates
    http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njsla/2008/07/comments-on-sla.html

  * Passionate Connections: Barrancotto and Wolfish Stump for Chapter
    Cabinet Chair-Elect
    http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njsla/2008/08/passionate-conn.html

  * Giving Back and Expanding: Chong-Williams and Sweeney Run for
    Division Cabinet Chair-Elect
    http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njsla/2008/08/giving-back-and.html

  * Director Candidates: Breaking Barriers in Industry, Geography,
    Technology and Diversity [Includes links to videos of several candidates' speeches.]
    http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/njsla/2008/08/director-candid.html

The election runs Sept. 10-Oct. 1. Complete information on voting and the candidates is on the SLA site http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/governance/2009bodelect/index.cfm.

Lee Pharis Recipient of 2008 North American InfoStar Award

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals, announced two recipients of its 2008 North American Quantum² InfoStar Awards, which are presented annually to information professionals whose achievements demonstrate leadership and inspire others in their industry. Lee Pharis from the San Andreas Chapter was one of this year's recipients, as announced during a special ceremony at the Special Libraries Association (SLA) conference on June 17 in Settle, WA.

Lee, manager, Information Services, Exponent, Inc., (Menlo Park, CA) was honored for her ability to innovate, while also finding practical ways to enhance existing processes. She has evidenced these qualities in her work with Exponent, as well as her leadership role with SLA. As president of her SLA chapter, Lee was instrumental in establishing a new strategic plan and discovering new ways to recognize those who contributed to SLA.

“The InfoStar Awards recognize information professionals who demonstrate leadership and exemplify innovation in their industry,” said Libby Trudell, Vice President, Market Development. As part of its Quantum² program that offers professional education and career development services to information professionals worldwide, Thomson Reuters annually designates recipients of its InfoStar Awards in various regions around the world.

For additional information about the Quantum² program, please visit http://quantum.dialog.com.

SLA president-elect candidates Q&A session

Both of the SLA president-elect candidates, Janice C. Anderson and Anne Caputo, will be available for a 30 minute virtual Q&A session moderated by 2008 President-elect Gloria Zamora. This forum will be your opportunity to ask each of the candidates questions about the profession, the industry, or any topic you choose to discuss. Use the information below to dial in.

Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Time: 1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -04:00)

To join the teleconference:
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 1.866.469.3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1.650.429.3300
Call-in toll number (US/Canada)*: 1.408.856.9570
Global call-in numbers: go here.
Toll-free dialing restrictions: go here.

Attendee access code (Full Speaking): 56782007

* Call-in toll number (US/Canada) should only be used if the primary number does not work.

For assistance
You can contact Jeff Leach or call 1.703.647.4922.

To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click here.

Linda N. Broussard
Chief Community Officer
SLA
lbroussard@sla.org,  www.sla.org

SLA Centennial Commission and 2009 Conference Planning Committee

San Andreas Chapter Members:

The following note is note from the SLA Centennial committee.  If you were at the Annual Conference in Seattle, you heard about the plan to hold a "black tie" event at a high-end location in DC and ask for contributions from Chapters and Divisions to fund that event. This idea has been shelved in favor of this new proposal. Your comments to the Centennial Committee are encouraged.

Helen Josephine
Head Librarian, Engineering Library
Stanford University
helenj@stanford.edu