Does SLA have its own Code of Ethics? In December 2010, the SLA Board of Directors approved the SLA Professional Ethics Guidelines, which were developed by the Information Ethics Advisory Council to highlight to members and others the importance of ethical professional conduct.
Does SLA have a directory of special libraries? No. A suggested source is the Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers, published by Gale. For more information, you may call +1.800.877.GALE (4253) or visit http://www.gale.cengage.com/.
The SLA Membership Directory gives the contact information for over 11,000 special librarians who are members of SLA. CONSULT Online is the directory of SLA members who are consultants.
How many special libraries are there? Statistics provided in the 31st edition of the Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers indicate that there are 34,750 special libraries globally. This figure includes "special libraries, research libraries, information centers, archives, and data centers maintained by government agencies, business, industry, newspapers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and societies in the fields of science and engineering, medicine, law, art, religion, the social sciences, and humanities."
Does SLA offer any scholarships? Yes! Scholarships are available for graduate and post-graduate study. See SLA's Scholarships & Grants for information about guidelines and deadlines. SLA also awards monies for research through the SLA Research Grant.
Does SLA offer financial assistance to attend the Annual Conference? Yes! Funds are made available to SLA member students to attend the Annual Conference. For information we suggest you contact your Chapter or Division, or see Other Scholarships & Grants.
How can I obtain a copy of the Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century report? The Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century document is available on our Web site.
Does SLA offer degrees in special librarianship? No. Library and Information Science degrees are offered by American Library Association-accredited schools, which often offer courses on special librarianship. Through Click University, the SLA Professional Development Center provides learning opportunities to meet all levels of knowledge and experience.
How can I find out which universities offer degrees in Library and Information Science? The American Library Association oversees the accreditation of library degree programs and maintains a searchable directory of these programs.
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