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SLA Annual Conference 2015

Name: SLA Annual Conference 2015
Start: 2015-06-14
End: 2015-06-16
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

by Special Libraries Association

The SLA 2015 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO is a premier event organized by the Special Libraries Association (SLA), dedicated to information professionals worldwide. This annual gathering offers a platform for librarians, information managers, and knowledge professionals to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.

The conference features a diverse array of sessions covering topics such as copyright compliance, knowledge management, data management, and user experience design. Attendees can participate in workshops like "Best Practices for Copyright Compliance" and "An Introduction to Developing a Better Web-based User Experience," designed to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.

In addition to educational sessions, the event includes networking opportunities such as division meetings, open houses, and social events. The INFO-EXPO provides a space for exhibitors to showcase innovative products and services, facilitating connections between attendees and industry leaders. Notable speakers, including Leigh Gallagher, Assistant Managing Editor at Fortune, contribute to the conference's dynamic program.

This conference is ideal for information professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry developments, expand their professional networks, and gain insights from experts in the field. Whether you're a seasoned librarian or new to the profession, the SLA Annual Conference offers valuable resources and connections to support your career growth.

Speakers(87)

Abigail Ross

Keller and Heckman LLP

Abigail Ross is affiliated with Keller and Heckman LLP, focusing on legal information services.

Alireza Peyvand Robati

Faculty Member at Department of Knowledge and Information Science at Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch

Alireza Peyvand Robati is a Faculty Member at the Department of Knowledge and Information Science at Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch, specializing in knowledge and information science.

Amber Humphreys

Information Resources Manager at Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited

Amber Humphreys is the Information Resources Manager at Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, managing information resources.

Amjad Quadri

VP Development at Guidance Residential LLC

Amjad Quadri is the VP of Development at Guidance Residential LLC, overseeing development initiatives.

Anna Ren

Northwestern University Library

Anna Ren is affiliated with the Northwestern University Library, contributing to library services.

Barbara Wetzel

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Barbara Wetzel is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, contributing to library and research services.

Bethan Buddock

Mimas

Bethan Buddock works with Mimas, focusing on open data initiatives.

Caren Rosales

Boston Public Library

Caren Rosales is affiliated with the Boston Public Library, contributing to library services.

Carrie Netzer Wajda

Global New Business Research Specialist at Y&R Advertising

Carrie Netzer Wajda is the Global New Business Research Specialist at Y&R Advertising, focusing on intranet search strategies.

Catherine Lavalle-Welch

Library Director at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Catherine Lavalle-Welch is the Library Director at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, overseeing library operations and services.

Charlene Kirkpatrick

University of Tennessee

Charlene Kirkpatrick is affiliated with the University of Tennessee, contributing to knowledge-driven enterprise initiatives.

Cynthia Robinson

Research Director at Bain Capital

Cynthia Robinson serves as the Research Director at Bain Capital, overseeing research operations.

Daniel Coleman

NASA

Daniel Coleman works with NASA, specializing in information risk management strategies.

Daniel Theobald

Co-Founder and CTO at Vecna

Daniel Theobald is the Co-Founder and CTO of Vecna, leading technological innovations in the company.

Darryl Sargent

Vice President, National Security & Space Programs at Draper Laboratory

Darryl Sargent is the Vice President of National Security & Space Programs at Draper Laboratory, overseeing national security initiatives.

David Cappoli

UCLA

David Cappoli is associated with UCLA, focusing on networking and professional development.

Deborah Hunt

Library Director at Mechanics' Institute Library

Deborah Hunt serves as the Library Director at the Mechanics' Institute Library, overseeing library operations.

Dorotea Szkolar

DigiTech Librarian at GroupM

Dorotea Szkolar serves as a DigiTech Librarian at GroupM, specializing in intranet search enhancements.

Dorothea Salo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dorothea Salo is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on information services.

Emily Cunningham Rushing

CI Manager at Haynes and Boone, LLP

Emily Cunningham Rushing serves as the CI Manager at Haynes and Boone, LLP, overseeing competitive intelligence.

Gail Fairhurst

Professor of Communication at University of Cincinnati

Gail Fairhurst is a Professor of Communication at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in communication studies.

Gary Kahn

Vice-President, Search and Findability Solutions at Earley & Associates

Gary Kahn is the Vice-President of Search and Findability Solutions at Earley & Associates, specializing in intranet search enhancements.

George Gulla

ANSI

George Gulla is associated with ANSI, focusing on standards development and updates.

Giovanna Badia

Schulich Library of Science & Engineering, McGill University

Giovanna Badia is affiliated with the Schulich Library of Science & Engineering at McGill University, contributing to library services.

Graham Robertson

Principal Associate at Bracken Associates

Graham Robertson is a Principal Associate at Bracken Associates, focusing on information services.

Greg Urquhart

President at Urquhart Publishing Group

Greg Urquhart is the President of Urquhart Publishing Group, overseeing publishing operations.

Hannah Norton

Reference & Liaison Librarian at University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries

Hannah Norton serves as a Reference & Liaison Librarian at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, supporting health sciences research.

Hilary Clark

Senior Knowledge Manager at Oliver Wyman

Hilary Clark is the Senior Knowledge Manager at Oliver Wyman, specializing in intranet search enhancements.

Ian Bruno

Director, Strategic Partnerships at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center

Ian Bruno is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center, overseeing strategic initiatives.

Ismael Rivera-Sierra

Director, Davis Library at St. John's University-Manhattan

Ismael Rivera-Sierra is the Director of Davis Library at St. John's University-Manhattan, overseeing library operations.

Jacob Ratfliff

Information Architect / UX Specialist at Management Sciences for Health

Jacob Ratfliff is an Information Architect and UX Specialist at Management Sciences for Health, focusing on user experience design.

James Manasco

Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at University of Louisville Libraries

James Manasco is the Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at the University of Louisville Libraries, specializing in engineering and physical sciences resources.

Jennifer Lee

University of Calgary

Jennifer Lee is affiliated with the University of Calgary, contributing to knowledge-driven enterprise initiatives.

Jill Hurst-Wahl

Associate Professor of Practice at Syracuse Univ. iSchool

Jill Hurst-Wahl is an Associate Professor of Practice at Syracuse University's iSchool, specializing in information studies.

Joe Ryan

Research Visualization Engineer at Center for Statistics and Visualization

Joe Ryan is a Research Visualization Engineer at the Center for Statistics and Visualization, specializing in data visualization.

Jon Bentley

Head of Product Marketing at OpenAthens

Jon Bentley is the Head of Product Marketing at OpenAthens, focusing on knowledge-driven enterprise initiatives.

Juanita Richardson

Dysart Jones Associates

Juanita Richardson is associated with Dysart Jones Associates, focusing on information services.

Karen Croneis

Associate Professor Emerita at University of Alabama

Karen Croneis is an Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Alabama, contributing to education and research.

Karen Krahulik

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at New York University

Karen Krahulik is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at New York University, overseeing academic programs.

Karen Reczek

Program Manager, Standards Information Services at National Institute of Standards and Technology

Karen Reczek is the Program Manager for Standards Information Services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, overseeing standards information.

Kevin Messner

Interim Head and Biology Librarian at Miami University, Business, Engineering, Science and Technology Library

Kevin Messner serves as the Interim Head and Biology Librarian at Miami University, focusing on biology resources.

Laura Leavitt

Head of the Gast Business Library at Michigan State University

Laura Leavitt is the Head of the Gast Business Library at Michigan State University, overseeing library operations.

Leah Strudwick

University of Toronto

Leah Strudwick is affiliated with the University of Toronto, contributing to knowledge-driven enterprise initiatives.

Leslie Reynolds

Senior Associate Dean, University Libraries at University of Colorado Boulder

Leslie Reynolds is the Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder, managing library operations and strategic initiatives.

Lian Ruan

Illinois Fire Service Institute

Lian Ruan is affiliated with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, contributing to open data and transparency efforts.

Liya Deng

Doctoral Student at University of South Carolina

Liya Deng is a Doctoral Student at the University of South Carolina, researching knowledge management.

Lizette Gabriel

Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University

Lizette Gabriel serves as an Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University, supporting knowledge management.

Lyndsay Rees-Jones

Professional Trainer & Coach at Real-Time-Release

Lyndsay Rees-Jones is a Professional Trainer and Coach at Real-Time-Release, specializing in professional development.

Mara Thacker

South Asian Studies Librarian at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mara Thacker is the South Asian Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing on South Asian resources.

Maria Brahme

Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University

Maria Brahme serves as an Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University, supporting knowledge management.

Mark-Shane Scale

PhD Student/Candidate at Western University (University of Western Ontario)

Mark-Shane Scale is a PhD Candidate at Western University, researching open data and confidentiality.

Martha Rabin

Senior Business Leader at Visa Knowledge Services

Martha Rabin serves as a Senior Business Leader at Visa Knowledge Services, focusing on business leadership.

Martha Roseberry

Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries

Martha Roseberry is associated with the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries, focusing on library services.

Mary Ann Huslig

Research & Liaison Librarian at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Mary Ann Huslig serves as a Research & Liaison Librarian at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, supporting research initiatives.

Mary Frances Lembo

Senior Research Librarian at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Mary Frances Lembo serves as a Senior Research Librarian at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, supporting research initiatives.

Mary Whittaker

Boeing Company

Mary Whittaker is associated with the Boeing Company, focusing on information risk management.

Maya Kucij

Research Visualization Engineer

Maya Kucij is a Research Visualization Engineer, specializing in knowledge management.

Miranda Hunt

User Research Analyst at EBSCO Information Services

Miranda Hunt is a User Research Analyst at EBSCO Information Services, focusing on user research.

Monique Clar

Biomedical Librarian at Universite9 de Montre9al

Monique Clar serves as a Biomedical Librarian at Universite9 de Montre9al, specializing in biomedical information services.

Patti Ensor

CSA Group

Patti Ensor works with CSA Group, specializing in standards development and updates.

Rebecca Vargha

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Rebecca Vargha is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, contributing to education and research.

Regina Raboin

Associate Director for Library Education & Research at University of Massachusetts Medical School

Regina Raboin is the Associate Director for Library Education & Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, overseeing educational and research services.

Richard Huffine

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Richard Huffine is associated with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, focusing on information services.

Richard P Hulser

Chief Librarian and Curator at Natural History Museum Los Angeles County

Richard P Hulser serves as the Chief Librarian and Curator at the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County, overseeing library and curation services.

Rindra Ramli

EResources Lead at KAUST

Rindra Ramli serves as the EResources Lead at KAUST, managing electronic resources.

Rita Ormsby

Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York

Rita Ormsby is an Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, providing research support and information services.

Robert Harington

Associate Executive Director, Publishing at American Mathematical Society

Robert Harington is the Associate Executive Director of Publishing at the American Mathematical Society, overseeing publishing operations.

Ryan Phillips

Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York

Ryan Phillips works as an Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, assisting with research and information needs.

Sara Davis

Librarian at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

Sara Davis serves as a Librarian at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., supporting engineering information needs.

Sara Gonzalez

Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Visualization Librarian at University of Florida Marston Science Library

Sara Gonzalez is the Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Visualization Librarian at the University of Florida Marston Science Library, specializing in physical sciences resources.

Sarah Green

Sarah Green is associated with the SLA 2015 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO, contributing to the event.

Scott Carlson

Metadata Coordinator at Rice University

Scott Carlson is the Metadata Coordinator at Rice University, specializing in knowledge management.

Shawn O'Grady

Digital Fabrication Specialist at University of Michigan

Shawn O'Grady is a Digital Fabrication Specialist at the University of Michigan, focusing on digital fabrication technologies.

Sheila Bryant

Science/Mathematics Librarian at Michigan State University

Sheila Bryant serves as the Science/Mathematics Librarian at Michigan State University, specializing in science and mathematics resources.

Sheila Rosenthal

Manager of Library Services at Carnegie Mellon University

Sheila Rosenthal is the Manager of Library Services at Carnegie Mellon University, overseeing library operations and services.

Sheryl Rosenthal

Retired

Sheryl Rosenthal is retired, previously contributing to information services.

Stacey Greenwell

Instructional Design Librarian at University of Kentucky

Stacey Greenwell serves as the Instructional Design Librarian at the University of Kentucky, focusing on integrating instructional design principles into library services.

Stacy Bruss

Innovation and Engineering Research Librarian at National Institute of Standards and Technology

Stacy Bruss serves as the Innovation and Engineering Research Librarian at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, supporting engineering research.

Stuart Bowyer

SAI Global

Stuart Bowyer is associated with SAI Global, focusing on standards development and updates.

Susan Hoover

Research Specialist at Young & Rubicam Group

Susan Hoover serves as a Research Specialist at Young & Rubicam Group, focusing on intranet search strategies.

Susan Makar

US National Institute of Standards & Technology - NIST

Susan Makar is associated with the US National Institute of Standards & Technology, specializing in open data and confidentiality.

Tallie Casucci

University of Utah

Tallie Casucci is affiliated with the University of Utah, contributing to knowledge-driven enterprise initiatives.

Tina Franks

Head, Architecture Library at The Ohio State University

Tina Franks is the Head of the Architecture Library at The Ohio State University, focusing on knowledge management.

Travis Warwick

Librarian at University of Wisconsin - Madison

Travis Warwick is a Librarian at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, supporting mathematics librarianship.

Valerie Ryder