1. Welcome to Special Libraries Association (SLA) February 2011

2. About SLA One of the largest global information related associations with over 12,000 members in 85 countries with 58 chapters and 25 divisions. 2 SLA’s mission is to advance the leadership role of SLA members in putting knowledge to work for the benefit of decision makers in corporations, government, profession and society, as well as to shape the destiny of our information and knowledge-based society. 4 A not-for-profit organization serving information profession, including corporate, academic, government, media, finance, science, research, museums, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and non-traditional enterprises. 3 3 Special Libraries Association (SLA) is 101 years old, founded in 1909 with headquarters in Baltimore, USA. 3 1 Further details on: www.sla.orgwww.sla.org

3. SLA Privileges…. Build career networks and promote professional development 2 Receive / contribute articles to the periodical ‘Information Outlook’ 4 Learn and share ways to turning information into corporate decision-making 3 3 Introduces you to an international community of information professionals. 3 1 3 5 6 Free access to learning resources on the web SLA provides for – Scholarship for studies: Masters, PhD, Post MLIS studies Endowment Fund and travel grants Awards, Grants and honors

4. SLA’s Advocacy program SLA's Advocacy program is dedicated to promoting the value of information professionals and the profession. Advocating the profession to employers, the public, and others. Monitors and actively works to proactively shape legislation and regulatory proposals that affect SLA's membership.

5. SLA Units Chapters 58 regional Chapters that elect officers, issue bulletins or meeting announcements, hold three to nine program meetings during a year, and initiate special projects. Examples 1.Asian Chapter 2.Boston 3.Europe 25 Divisions representing subject interests, fields, or types of information- handling techniques. Each Division elects officers and publishes a bulletin / newsletter. Most conduct professional programs during SLA’ Annual Conferences. Examples 1.Business & Finance 2.Science & Technology Caucus is an informal group within the Association intended to serve as a focus for the interaction of members who share a common interest not covered by any Association Chapter, Division, or Committee. Examples 1.Archival & Preservation 2.Retired Members 3.Baseball Each SLA membership includes membership in one chapter and one division. Chapters bring together information professionals where they work and live; divisions bring together those who practice in a unique discipline of special librarianship. For an optional nominal fee, members may join additional chapters and divisions as well as caucuses (a caucus is an informal network of discipline or interest not covered in other divisions). Divisions Caucuses

6. SLA Connections 1. Up-to-date news bites & information from SLA. 2. Blog feeds from several SLA blogs updated weekly. 3. E-newsletter (weekly) with updates on SLA.

7. SLA Innovation Lab

8. Virtual Learning Opportunities / Webinars Conference CE Session Information Professional Competencies Continuous Learning to Improve Career Knowledge (CLICK U) Click University

9. Premium Programs / Certifications

10. SLA Career Center

11. About SLA Asian Chapter  Established in 1999. Celebrating 11 purposeful Years.  One of the bigger chapters, covering a large geographical area consisting of over 20 countries.  More than 185 members.  Presence in countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.  Mission Statement:  To provide a networking facility for all Asian Librarians and facilitate visits.  To provide global access to other Chapters and Divisions, wikis, blogs and Community of Practice areas.  To organize training, workshops, seminars and conferences in the Asian region.  To celebrate the diversity of the Asian Chapter through its members, recognizing the cultural identities.

12. Economical Membership Structure SLA introduces Economically Equitable Dues Structure for the benefit of Asian Countries. Full Member Earning equivalent to greater than US$ 35,000 …………Rs. 8,880 (US$ 185) Earning US$ 18,000 to US$ 34,999 ………………………Rs. 5,470 (US$ 114) Earning less than US$ 18,000 …………………………….Rs. 1,900 (US$ 40) Student …………………………………………………………..Rs. 1,900 (US$ 40) Organizational ………………………………………………….Rs. 32,625 (US$ 750) Additional Chapter / Division ………………………………..Rs. 960 (US$ 20) Caucus …………………………………………………………..Rs. 580 (US$ 12)

13. Membership Privileges Full Member  Shall have the right to vote, to hold any Association or unit elective office or appointive position.  Can affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee.  Receives the official journal at no additional charge. Organizational Member  Shall have the right to affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee.  Receives the official journal at no additional charge.  Other benefits of this membership category shall be determined by the Board. Student Member  Student membership may be maintained only while actively a student, but for no more than three years.  Has the right to vote, to hold any Association or unit elective or appointive position, to affiliate with one Chapter and one Division without payment of additional fee, and to receive the official journal at no additional charge.  SLA awards $30,000 in scholarships yearly.

14. SLA Select Awards and Honors By Asian Chapter SLA Asian Early Career Award(by B&F Division) Outstanding Achievement in Business Leadership Award(by B&F Division, SLA) SLA Asian Professional Award(by Balani Infotech, IGroup & Asian Chapter SLA) SLA Asian Librarian Award(by IEEE & Asian Chapter SLA) By Other Chapters / Divisions Sci-Tech Achievement Award(by S&T Division, SLA) Bonnie Hidlitch International Librarian Award(by S&T Division, SLA) International Travel Award(by B&F Division, SLA) Travel Award for LIS student / member of P&HT Division(by P&HT Division, SLA) Steven I. Goldspiel Memorial Research Fund David R. Bender Fund of International Development

15. Select Award Winners 2010… Ms. Sushma Arora Tata Consultancy Services International Travel Award Ms. Snehlata Sharma Tata Consultancy Services

16. SLA Board & Office Bearers Executive BoardMembers PresidentMr BP Prakash / India President-ElectDr Harish Chandra / India Immediate past president Ms Kyoko Sato / Japan SecretaryDr Medha V Joshi / India Directors Mr Maqsood A Shaheen / Pakistan Ms Jeanette Reagan/ Australia Ms Jane Macoustra / UK TreasurerMr Jay Bhatt / USA CountryRepresentative/s Hong KongBen Keefe JapanMr Dave McCaughan Pakistan Mr Nooruddin Merchant Ms Muzammil Tahira, MalaysiaMs Harvinder Kaur

17. Operational Committee 2011 Operational CommitteesMembers Nominations Ms Sushma Arora (Chair) / India Ms Kyoko Sato / Japan Mr. Scott Davidson / Singapore Ms Jane Macoustra / UK Memberships Mr Debal C Kar (Chair) / India Dr Nagappa B / India Mr Shivmohan Kahar / India Mr Ben Keefe / Hong Kong Awards Mr PK Jain (Chair) / India Ms Jeanette Reagan / Australia Ms Kyoko Sato / Japan Dr Harish Chandra / India Mr KV Satyanarayana / India Sponsorships & Programs Mr Kishore Ingale (Chair) / India Mr Yamakawa / Japan Mr Salek Chand / India Dr Tariq Ashraf / India Ms Lata Suresh / India Training & Mentoring Ms Meera Gaikaiwari (chair) / India Dr Shubhada Nagarkar / India Ms Anita Pujari / India Editorial Dr TS Kumbhar / (Editor) / India Dr. H. Anil Kumar / India Mr M Nandeesha / India Dr. Sridevi Jetty / India Dr Medha Joshi/India Portal ManagementMr Manish Ranjan (Web Master) / India

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