http://my.sla.org SLA Members, SLA Experiences Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:40:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 SLA Members, SLA Experiences My SLA no SLA Members, SLA Experiences http://my.sla.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://my.sla.org http://my.sla.org/?p=774 http://my.sla.org/?p=774#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:33:50 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=774 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=774 0 Short on time? The mp3 below includes a sample of Pat Skarulis' key discussions during episode 11 of My SLA: The Podcast. - These are just a few of the important, thought-provoking, and many times inspiring examples that Pat provides when talking abou... Short on time? The mp3 below includes a sample of Pat Skarulis' key discussions during episode 11 of My SLA: The Podcast. These are just a few of the important, thought-provoking, and many times inspiring examples that Pat provides when talking about the information center at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Be sure to listen to the full interview here. *SLA thanks Pat Skarulis, Donna Gibson, and the team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for participating in this important podcast. Learn more about Sloan-Kettering here.   My SLA no 5:55 http://my.sla.org/?p=763 http://my.sla.org/?p=763#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:24:36 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=763 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=763 0 Pat Skarulis is VP and Chief Information Officer for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In this episode, Pat discusses the many roles of the information center at one of the premier treatment and research institutions for cancer patients throughou... Pat Skarulis is VP and Chief Information Officer for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In this episode, Pat discusses the many roles of the information center at one of the premier treatment and research institutions for cancer patients throughout the world. -How is the information center strategically woven throughout Memorial Sloan-Kettering? -How does the work that Sloan-Kettering does depend on the work that their librarians do? -The information center team at Sloan-Kettering and the rest of the organization--the physicians, surgeons, administrators, and many others--comprise a partnership for success. What are the key components of this partnership? How is it fostered? *SLA thanks Pat Skarulis, Donna Gibson, and the team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for participating in this important podcast. Learn more about Sloan-Kettering here. Looking for the shorter version? Click here for a selection of the many memorable quotes from this interview. My SLA no 35:45 http://my.sla.org/?p=751 http://my.sla.org/?p=751#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:33 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=751 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=751 0 Episode 10 of My SLA: The Podcast features Jan Combopiano, Vice President & Chief Knowledge Officer of Catalyst. - Jan discusses how her organization, SLA, and librarians everywhere collaborate to bring change and innovation to the world. Episode 10 of My SLA: The Podcast features Jan Combopiano, Vice President & Chief Knowledge Officer of Catalyst. Jan discusses how her organization, SLA, and librarians everywhere collaborate to bring change and innovation to the world. Click here (or on the player at the bottom) and check it out. “It’s important to keep learning, but it’s also important to keep sharing. People need to know what you know, and why what you know is important to the organization.” - Jan Combopiano for My SLA Jan Combopiano leads knowledge management efforts at Catalyst, the leading nonprofit membership organization expanding opportunities for women and business. She is responsible for leveraging resources and expertise to serve stakeholders, preserve the organization's history, and maintain the knowledge infrastructure. As head of the Information Center, Ms. Combopiano works to provide knowledge and insight for Catalyst member organizations, the media, and outside researchers. In her operations role for the Research Department, she shepherds the knowledge cycle of Catalyst work from concept to historical preservation, including the content development for the annual Catalyst Awards Conference. Ms. Combopiano leads the Census team, which produces Catalyst's annual reporting of women in leadership in the Fortune 500 and Financial Post 500.  As a core member of the Catalyst Award Evaluation Committee, Ms. Combopiano investigates and assesses the strength and sustainability of organizational efforts to build diverse and inclusive workplaces. She has spoken to corporate, nonprofit, and public audiences in the United States, Hong Kong, and Japan. Ms. Combopiano holds a Bachelor’s degree in American History and a Master’s degree in Women’s History from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She received a Master’s of Library Science from the State University of New York at Albany. My SLA no 23:49 http://my.sla.org/?p=737 http://my.sla.org/?p=737#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:04:26 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=737 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=737 0 Tony Landolt, a longtime SLA member and employee at Reprints Desk since 2007, has engaged with fellow members around a common interest via the SLA Baseball Caucus which was founded in 1993. - The caucus has taken on a life of its own, Tony Landolt, a longtime SLA member and employee at Reprints Desk since 2007, has engaged with fellow members around a common interest via the SLA Baseball Caucus which was founded in 1993. The caucus has taken on a life of its own, uniting members of all professional fields around a vibrant discussion list, trivia, and trips to baseball games during  SLA Annual Conferences. Reprints Desk is also a vendor within SLA's community. Listen to Tony as he speaks about the vendor-perspective and his experience as an involved member. "That's what I'm going to be trying to do in 2012 with the Association, in the [San Francisco] Bay Chapter, is trying to get an influx of more young people, and get them more active in the Association." -Tony Landolt for MySLA Tony Landolt has been an active member in SLA since 1994, and has been in document delivery for 25 years. He's currently a sales executive for Reprints Desk, and has been convener of the SLA Baseball Caucus since 2000. My SLA no 10:34 http://my.sla.org/?p=708 http://my.sla.org/?p=708#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:45:50 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=708 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=708 0 SLA has a lot to offer its members, and its vendors. In episode 8, we hear from a member who has made the most out of both of these facets within SLA--and given even more in return. - Libby Trudell, Vice President of Marketing for ProQuest Dialog, SLA has a lot to offer its members, and its vendors. In episode 8, we hear from a member who has made the most out of both of these facets within SLA--and given even more in return. Libby Trudell, Vice President of Marketing for ProQuest Dialog, gives her take on SLA. How does SLA break down unspoken barriers? How are opportunities established for vendors to listen to their users, and make their products more valuable? "I'm really proud and happy to be part of an association that welcomes info pros of so many kinds, and gives us all an opportunity to learn from each other," says Libby Trudell for MySLA. Listen and enjoy! Libby has more than 25 years experience in the information industry. She joined Dialog in 1983 as Manager of Marketing, and since that time has had responsibility for various functions including Product Management, Planning, Product Marketing, Customer Services, and Strategic Development. She has held countless volunteer positions within SLA, leading the San Andreas (now Silicon Valley) Chapter, Leadership and Management Division, and IT Division. She's recently contributed hours (and months) to her role as Chair of the 2011 Annual Conference Planning Council, and is a past member of the SLA Board of Directors and Past President of the Silicon Valley Chapter . She was named an SLA Fellow in 2010 for her widespread contribution. Libby has an MLS from Simmons and a BA from Tufts University. My SLA no 5:08 http://my.sla.org/?p=698 http://my.sla.org/?p=698#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:24:33 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=698 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=698 0 What is a catalyst for involvement? How is volunteering a gateway to new skills, new opportunities, and new connections? - Tune in to episode 7, in which our usual reporter becomes the subject. DC SLA and Public Relations Advisory Council member Chris... What is a catalyst for involvement? How is volunteering a gateway to new skills, new opportunities, and new connections? Tune in to episode 7, in which our usual reporter becomes the subject. DC SLA and Public Relations Advisory Council member Chris Vestal offers his take on SLA, the association experience, volunteering, personal branding, and more. Thanks to Amy Affelt, chair of the Public Relations Advisory Council, for interviewing Chris Vestal, a 2010 Rising Star, works for ASRC Management Services in Washington, D.C.supporting its contract with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He supervises a team of four researchers and assists patent examiners researching subjects related to patent applications pertaining to semiconductors, optics, magnetic resonance, and mechanical engineering. Chris has been a member of SLA since 2006 and has since served as co-convener for the SLA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Caucus, editor-in-chief of the DC/SLA newsletter, 2011-2012 DC/SLA Communications Secretary, an alignment ambassador,  a member of the SLA Public Relations Advisory Council, a member of the SLA Future Ready Task Force,  and a member of the SLA 2013 Conference Planning Committee. He also was the DC/SLA "dine around" coordinator in 2009, organizing 22 networking dinners for members. Chris earned his MLIS from Drexel University in 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.   My SLA no 15:19 http://my.sla.org/?p=688 http://my.sla.org/?p=688#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:46:52 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=688 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=688 0 What sets SLA's Annual Conference apart from the others? How are connections (made  throughout the year via social media) cemented in-person, at association events and impromptu meetings? - In episode 6, Janel (White) Kinlaw answers these questions an... What sets SLA's Annual Conference apart from the others? How are connections (made  throughout the year via social media) cemented in-person, at association events and impromptu meetings? In episode 6, Janel (White) Kinlaw answers these questions and discusses the many levels of SLA involvement--from "lurking" on discussion lists to planning for and speaking at a conference. Don't miss this one, and find your own motivation to be truly involved! “I would encourage people to think about what experiences can you get that take you out of your comfort zone, and also things that you won’t be able to get at your workplace” - Janel Kinlaw for MySLA Janel Kinlaw works at National Public Radio in their Broadcast Library. She catalogs the radio shows that NPR produces and provides audio reference services for the staff. She is also involved in maintaining a company-wide name authority database and serves on a cross-divisional team to implement NPR’s first digital asset management system. Janel received her MLS from Drexel University in December 2005. Since then she has been a member of ALA & SLA serving on multiple committees both at a national level & local level. Outside of work, Janel enjoys singing, reading books and playing tennis. My SLA no 8:38 http://my.sla.org/?p=670 http://my.sla.org/?p=670#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:49:40 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=670 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=670 0 Some SLA members have worked at a dozen organizations during the course of their involvement with SLA. In episode 5, Stephen Fleming tells Chris Vestal how he's encountered significant changes within just one company. Some SLA members have worked at a dozen organizations during the course of their involvement with SLA. In episode 5, Stephen Fleming tells Chris Vestal how he's encountered significant changes within just one company. Learn how SLA has kept him moving in a positive direction within an industry and economic climate that's reliably unpredictable. “In a profession that’s constantly evolving, and in an economy that’s had its ups and down, it’s nice to have some continuity through SLA.” -Stephen Fleming for My SLA Stephen is currently the director of Global Intelligence Group at Young & Rubicam Brands. He chaired SLA's Advertising and Marketing Division in 2003, and was its Webmaster from 2005-2010. For these and other contributions, he won the division's Award of Merit in 2006. My SLA no 10:53 http://my.sla.org/?p=658 http://my.sla.org/?p=658#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:21:51 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=658 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=658 0 Have you come across Bethan Ruddock's name lately? If not, you soon will. Since joining SLA in 2009 (after earning a masters' in library and information management), her career has  experienced a liftoff. Listen to episode 4 to learn about the impact t... Have you come across Bethan Ruddock's name lately? If not, you soon will. Since joining SLA in 2009 (after earning a masters' in library and information management), her career has  experienced a liftoff. Listen to episode 4 to learn about the impact that involvement with SLA has had both on her career as a librarian and as an author. "You're in SLA... Its an introduction to thousands of people across the world. They're generous, they're helpful, and if they can possibly help you, they will."--Bethan Ruddock for My SLA Bethan is a librarian working for Library and Archival Services at Mimas, an organization supporting the advancement of knowledge, world class research, and teaching. She is currently writing a book, The New Professional's Toolkit, to be published in April 2012. You might like to check out Bethan's Information Professional Blog. My SLA no 9:14 http://my.sla.org/?p=642 http://my.sla.org/?p=642#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:30:03 +0000 admin http://my.sla.org/?p=642 http://my.sla.org/?feed=rss2&p=642 0 Jill's career has included different roles and different goals within very different organizations, but SLA, since she joined as an MLIS student, has been a consistent place for her to learn and try new things along the way. Jill's career has included different roles and different goals within very different organizations, but SLA, since she joined as an MLIS student, has been a consistent place for her to learn and try new things along the way. The idea of a professional "sandbox" is something we've heard in prior episodes, and Jill fleshes it out in this one. sandbox [ˈsændˌbɒks] noun 1.  A limited-risk environment where a professional may test (and leverage) new skills and applications, with an ongoing focus on how the skills, once sharpened, will enhance the professional's skill set and benefit their organization. [definition taken from SLA's Dictionary of Future Ready Terms]  "There's always somebody or something that inspires you," says Jill on SLA's community. Jill Strand directs the information resources library at Maslon Edleman Borman Brand, LLP. She previously started the property development library at Target Corporation. Jill has presided over SLA's Minnesota Chapter, served on and chaired SLA's Public Relations Advisory Council (a 6-year member), and assisted in planning the 2011 Annual Conference. My SLA no 13:33