Developing Leaders by Dr. Ken Haycock, Director, School of Library & Information Science, San Jose State Univ

12 June 2006

Leadership development is about self-development, releasing what's inside of us, what we value, what inspires us and what challenges us, what gives us power and competence, and encourages us. Using this knowledge and understanding then enable us to lead those qualities out of others. This talk provides practical strategies, tips and techniques on how to shape our organizations, build teams, drive results and inspire others to deliver value as well as develop leaders at all levels of the organization. Listen Now

Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Competitive Intelligence Programs, by Kenneth Sawka, Principal, Outward Insights

12 June 2006

"Competitive Intelligence Division Keynote" -- Why is it that some companies are able to act competitively and outsmart the market? One reason is the ability to anticipate competitor actions and market trends. This session will focus on the characteristics of intelligence â01Ceaglesâ01D and give advice on how to spot these characteristics and tailor services to contribute to the ongoing competitive learning of companies. Sponsored by Thomson BIS    Listen Now

SLA Hot Topic: Understanding and Managing Copyright in the Digital Age, by Bob Weiner and Bill Burger, Copyright Clearance Center 

12 June 2006

This session will provide a synopsis of the current copyright landscape and provide an informative overview of issues and solutions for librarians and knowledge workers globally. During the panel discussion, several leading industry experts will discuss ways to maximize the value of your existing licenses, and examine products to manage and optimize your organizations re-use rights.    Listen Now

Vendor Update on Pharmaceutical Pipeline Databases,   Ann Westcott, Prous,  Irene Buggle, IMS Health, Sue Shollbread, ADIS, Peter Robins, Thompson Pharma, Wendy Manning, PJB Publishers

12 June 2006

Hear from major producers and providers of pipeline information, including Adis, IDdb, IMS, PharmaProjects and Prous about their data and interfaces. You will get an overview of what's new and a sneak peak at their plans for further development in 2006/2007. Each vendor will present for no more than 10 minutes. Half this session will be for open Q & A from you. Come learn and enjoy this exciting format! Listen Now

Speak As If Your Career Depended On It!, Sharol Parish, Freelancer  

13 June 2006

This session is designed to aid all attendees to better communicate, and develop speaking skills. With better communication skills, the potential is greater to do a better in job interviews, land better jobs, accomplish more and advance more quickly than poor speakers/presenters. Listen Now

What's on the Info Horizon?, Ms. Mary Ellen Bates, Principal, Bates Information Services

13 June 2006

A look at where our profession is going - Mary Ellen Bates will talk about the most significant challenges facing special librarians in 2006, about what appear to be challenges but aren't, and how we can best address the changing needs of our profession.  Listen Now