SLA 2015 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO

The Government Information Division, the Transportation Division, the Museums, Arts, and Humanities Division, and the Solo Librarians Division cordially invite you to a few hours of fun, networking, food and spirits. Celebrate another great conference with old friends and meet some new!

Join your fellow SLA members as we sing our way into Boston, home of the brave.Transform an ordinary evening with the power of karaoke, and, trust us, singing talent is most definitely not a requirement, but enjoying yourself is! Event includes a no-host bar.

Program Takeaways

1. Participants will find out what it means to get your groove on!

 

A new edition in our series of successful analytics sessions from 2012, 2013 and 2014, all of which taught a new set of useful and interesting methods of analyzing information. This year’s session will take attendees through one of the most valuable and strategic tools an intelligence practitioner can utilize, War Gaming. War Gaming is often taught to CEOs and senor CI executives, and this is your chance to learn this advanced technique. This session will cover:

1) The basics necessary for considering a wargame. Issues such as the level of wargame required for the given situation, respective formats, typical purposes and objectives, etc.

2) Key Steps in Preparing a Wargame such as the essential phases required in preparing for and conducting a wargame. We will begin with the initial discussions with a potential sponsor; is a wargame the appropriate strategic planning tool for meeting the needs of your sponsor? What are the initial objectives that the wargame must fulfill? What is the scope of the project, what level of wargame will be needed to meet the objectives?

3) War Game Examples - Four or five examples of representative wargames (several Pharma examples) so that the participants get a feel for what a wargame is capable of addressing. For each we will discuss the background situation where we discuss the merits of running a wargame for this particular situation. Finally, we will talk about the outcomes, and how each wargame helped the client to meet their objectives.

Program Takeaways

• A high level understanding of wargamming as an analytical tool, what it can offer, how to approach it, and when to execute.


• An understanding of the process of and key steps in preparing for and undertaking a wargame.


• Representative examples of wargames, including how each wargame helped clients achieve their goals. 

The dictionary defines a leader as someone who guides or directs a group. There are many attributes that make a good leader, principal among them is talent management. A leader's commitment to recruit, train and retain superior talent is critical to success.

This session will explore some of the key factors involved in successful talent management:

(1) An inventory of talent and competencies;
(2) Goal setting;
(3) Development plans; and
(4) Measurement systems to track progress of individuals.

This session is designed for mid-level managers. #globaltalent

The Medical Section will host DBIO members and guests at their annual business meeting and reception.  Join us for a lively and informal conversation during UNCONFERENCE, a participant-driven conference where the attendees drive the agenda and freely form new discussions and sub-groups as ideas emerge on topics of interest to medical librarians. This will provide a great opportunity to network with your colleagues, foster relationships, meet members, and gain new knowledge while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (one complimentary beverage ticket provided). All are invited for drinks and conversation.

Program Takeaways

1. Participants will be able to explore and participate in attendee-led discussions on topics of interest to medical librarians


2. Participants will have the opportunity to network and build connections, share ideas and knowledge, and foster relationships. 

The Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Division Annual Board Meeting for both incoming and outgoing board members.