Testimonials

"SLA helps me become invaluable to my clients!"

"SLA is my tribe and for networking and educational opportunities there are is no better organization." Kevin Adams 

"As a first-timer, I learned a lot at SLA." 

"Excellent networking resource. Great way to share one's knowledge and experiences." Lucrea Dayrit 

"SLA is an interdisciplinary conference that provides me with strategies, ideas and contacts from a broad range of industries. I'm in the academic environment and no other conference provides me with the breadth of potential as I get at SLA sessions and meeting different information professionals."

"Attending SLA provides an excellent opportunity to gain useful insight into a variety of librarian/information professional roles and skills." Sally Gore, MS, MS LIS 

"As chapter leader, I got great connections and ideas for our chapter and its education. For me personally, I got good direction in the next steps of my career, as well as inspiration from Dr. Hayden's keynote and other sessions." Marj Atkinson, MLS 

"SLA consistently provides educational programming on emerging topics and trends in my areas of work, in a intimate setting where I can network with my peers."

 "SLA is the "must go to" meeting for networking! SLA is the best place to grow your network. I forged so many new relationships this week, and I know they will help me B'more - professionally and personally." Heather Kotula

 "The SLA 2018 Annual Conference was so much more than this first-timer expected! In addition to the interesting presentations, fun social events, and terrific keynote speakers, there was truly a sense of community and commitment. Plus, there were so many opportunities to network with colleagues, old and new. An immensely valuable experience!"  Jennifer Bartlett, Interim Associate Dean of Teaching, Learning, & Research, University of Kentucky Libraries

 "The SLA annual conference never fails to open up new horizons and opportunities for my organization and me! Jane Kinney Meyers, President, Lubuto Library Partners" This was my first SLA Conference as a new Business Librarian. The sessions were relevant to me, and I also enjoyed and valued the frequent conversations with other members. SLA is a welcoming community for newcomers!"  Judy Geczi, Business Librarian, Saint Louis University 

"Even though I'm retired, I still attend the SLA annual conference - by staying involved in SLA I'm able to give back to the profession that I love and that gave me so much. Relevant topics and unparalleled networking opportunities." Cheryl McCuen, Technical Information Specialist. Medtronic 

"I came back feeling more energized and enthused about the profession, my own work, and the organization."