Suggested Name Changes

Added by Delores Meglio, last edited by Gloria Zamora on Oct 07, 2009  (view change) show comment

We discussed possible name changes for SLA and here are the 3 that emerged:

1) InfoPros - for Information Professionals;
2) SIPA - Special Information Professionals Association or Specialized Information Professionals Association;
3) Information Research Specialists (IRS) - lots of laughter about this one.

I believe that the word 'librarian' conjures up old stereotypes and does not convey for today's audience and generation what librarians really do and their value to the educational or governmental institution and/or the corporation. To remain competitive in the digital environment we must be seen as an organization willing to reinvent and we can put a stamp on SLA's movement by changing the name along with our core values.

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  1. Oct 08, 2009

    Gloria Zamora says:

    The Board earlier today voted on a new name for the association\!\!  It wil...

    The Board earlier today voted on a new name for the association!!  It will be presented to the entire membership next week along with details about the voting process.  All members will get a chance to vote on the name before the end of the year.

  2. Oct 12, 2009

    Christi Underdown says:

    I hope it was the second one (w/ Specialized, instead of Special) or perhaps an ...

    I hope it was the second one (w/ Specialized, instead of Special) or perhaps an alteration of the 1st one (Information Professionals Association (IPA).

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