Executive Connections

JUNE 29, 2009

SLA Europe Celebrates the Centennial » 29 June 2009.   Our founder, John Cotton Dana, wrote that the name Special Libraries Association, “was chosen with some hesitation, and rather in default of a better.”    The terms “special library” and “special librarian” were the lowest-ranking concepts we tested. 

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 3, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Open Clip Art Library: jongo_jingaro. Dec 2009 (12). Oct 2009 (2). Sep 2009 (10). Aug 2009 (6). Jul 2009 (5). Jun 2009 (8). May 2009 (4). Apr 2009 (6). Mar 2009 (7).

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Executive Connections

AUGUST 22, 2008

Last week, SLA had the honor of welcoming 34 new members from around the world to our ranks when I had the privilege of attending the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference held in Quebec City, Canada. December 2009. November 2009. April 2012. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010.

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Association Success

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Like a lot of cities, 2009 was a tough year for Philly. When the Mayor announced emergency cuts to public services like community pools and libraries, citizens were livid. My hometown of Philadelphia wrote the book on this as it attempted to deal with the fallout of the financial crisis.

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AMR Management Services

MARCH 20, 2012

.” NASCA, an association for commissioners, directors and cabinet secretaries who oversee government operations, helps members implement public policy to improve efficiency and effectiveness and promotes interstate communication by showcasing innovative programs. ► 2009. (53). Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

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Executive Connections

JULY 30, 2008

I was recently asked about where the creativity and the Participative Web were going and how they are affecting libraries around the globe as well as, “How big of a change in mindset do you think this participative Web culture is for the library community?”. December 2009. November 2009. April 2012. September 2010.

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Executive Connections

MARCH 17, 2009

Guest Video Message: What Will 2009 Bring for SLA » 17 March 2009. The free programming encompasses all non-certificate online courses that are part of SLA's Click University, including programs such as Click U twice-monthly Webinars  and replays and the SLA Online Libraries. December 2009.

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AMR Management Services

AUGUST 6, 2011

During those 19 years, DrakeCo emerged as a progressive and innovative association management firm with a passion for serving its clients. ► 2009. (53). Association for Rural and Small Libraries. Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. ► October. (3). ► September. (6). ► August. (1).

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

He asked our five innovative community managers some tough questions, and they provided real answers. Tom Morrison (MTI): I’ve been in community management since 2009. But members are all busy with their days, which are more like a public library. Set those expectations— are we creating our public library?

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AMR Management Services

MAY 17, 2011

They offer innovative advertising services, audience analytics, and reader engagement tools that allow publishers to engage their readers and better monetize their site. ► 2009. (53). Association for Rural and Small Libraries. Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. But definitely something to look forward too.

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Executive Connections

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

» 04 February 2009. SLA member Mindy Pennington, Manager of External Content at Pfizer’s library services, sat on a panel titled “Licensing Digital Information—Customer Satisfaction vs. Safeguarding Assets.” That is why we created the Innovation Lab , and that’s why we are keeping 23 Things available to members indefinitely.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

Associations can do great things and the nonprofit sector needs innovators to shake it up. ► 2009. (53). Association for Rural and Small Libraries. Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. Work the steps, research your target audience fanatically, thoroughly consult experts and find smart people to help.

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AMR Management Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Tweets per second (TPS) when Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 (a record at that time). We can’t expect to replicate it, therefore we look for ways to adopt, adapt and amplify a tool like Twitter through innovative ideas. ► 2009. (53). Association for Rural and Small Libraries. 177 million. ► July.

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Executive Connections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Why This Is the Right Name » 23 September 2009. Yesterday, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the conference of Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Spezialbibliotheken —an association of special libraries in German-speaking countries—in Karlsruhe, a lovely city with one of Germany's top universities. 

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Tom Morrison

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009. The world of business is changing every day, and it is critical for associations to tap into the innovations in technology to help enhance our value to members and create a connection between them that cannot be separated. Another key tool of Social Networking is the Resource Library function.

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Membership Marketing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By combining the opportunities presented with technological innovations and actively addressing the foundational principles of membership marketing, we can make significant progress in building a powerful membership program. The 2009 Report noted that the number one reason members did not renew was the perceived lack of value.

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