Written by: Justin Gaynor Edited by: Genevieve Hammang and Michelle Sosa The Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus (author photo). Did you know there is a Library of Sourdough? Or what about a library housed in a tree? While these are extreme examples, you might be surprised Read more
Join us for an engaging session where a panel of SLA professionals will share essential insights to help students succeed in their careers. Each speaker will highlight a key aspect of working in special libraries, offering valuable advice and perspectives from their own experiences. While SLA’s role in the profession Read more
Written By: Laura Dowell Edited By: Adina Vega A view of the University of Rhode Island‘s campus. This was my first time at a library conference, and it did not disappoint! The Special Libraries Association (SLA) 2024 annual conference was held on the University of Rhode Island campus and provided Read more
Join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) in testing your knowledge of all things special libraries! If you are worried about not knowing anything, we recommend a quick browse through the Special Libraries Association’s website. However, don’t fret if you don’t have a chance to study up ahead of Read more
By Jonathan Christensen On March 15, 2017, the San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA-SD) hosted an event for members to go on a private tour of the USS Midway Research Library (“the library”) at the USS Midway Museum (“the museum”). Similar to my most recent blog post, I had Read more
Photo rights: Cory Laurence by Cory Laurence I attended the SLA 2014 Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada this June. I had a fabulous time and would absolutely recommend going to anyone who has an opportunity to do so. Now that it’s over and I’ve had some time to reflect, I’ve come Read more
Rory Dougan, Cory Laurence and Cybil Schroder — SLA Student Group members — were selected in the Silicon Valley Mentoring Program! The program is scheduled to run for six months. The students will work with their mentors on different projects and in a “variety of activities”. The Mentoring Program Kickoff Read more