Wednesday, November 18, 2009

From the Archives ... A Chapter Program on Public Relations, 1950

With SLA celebrating its centennial in 2009, the Southern California Chapter will periodically feature historical material from its rich archives.


From the original photo caption: The head table at a meeting of the Special Libraries Association, Southern California Chapter, which took place May 26, 1950 in Los Angeles and was keyed to the theme of Public Relations. Edward F. Baumer (standing, third from left), Director of Information and Research, Prudential Insurance Company, Western Home Office in Los Angeles, addressed S.L.A. on "What's Ahead in Public Relations?"

Others standing, from left to right: Guy Marion, Manager, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Research Department, and one of SLA's original "Founding Fathers"; Harold Hamill, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library, and Chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the American Library Association; and, Dr. Robert Dockson, Economist, Prudential.

Seated left to right: Mrs. Baumer; Sherry Taylor, Librarian, Prudential and newly-elected Director of Public Relations of SLA's Southern California Chapter; Kathleen Edwards, Librarian, Farmers Insurance Group and the new Chapter President; Constance Martois, Librarian, Municipal Reference Library and immediate Past President; Mrs. Dockson; Margaret Cressaty, Librarian, College of Osteopathic Surgeons and Physicians and SLA Member-at-Large; and, Mrs. Marion.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Congratulations to our new 2010 Executive Board and Award Winners



2010 Executive Board Leaders:
President-Belinda Beardt
President Elect-Robin Dodge
Past President-Teresa Bailey
Treasurer-Bill Lee
Secretary-Drea Douglas
Director at Large-Holly Lutkenhouse
Communications Director-Jackie Prentice

Chapter Awards:
Billie Connor Award: Susan Hendrickson

Meritorious Service Awards: Eric Bryan, David Cappoli, Peter Johnson, Brad Rogers, Sara Tompson and Josh Walters

Certificate of Appreciation Awards:
Robin Dodge
Susan Eubank
Jill Foreman
Christian Gray
William Holmes
Peter Johnson
Hema Ramachandran
Ann Shea
Chris Sneider
Charlotte Wixx-Daniel

Past Presidents in attendance who received a rose in celebration of the SLA Centennial:
2008 - David Cappoli
2004-2005 - Jay Springer
2001-2002 - Kathleen Smith
2000-2001 - Debbie Hartzman
1999-2000 - Jean Crampon
1998-1999 and 1991-1992 - Billie Connor
1997-1998 - Sharon McNeil
1995-1996 - Katherine Richards
1994-1995 - Dorothy McGarry
1993-1994 - Gay Toltl Kinman
1992-1993 - John Shea
1990-1991 - Doris Small Helfer
1989-1990 - Robert Bellanti
1985-1986 - Ann Wiedel Shea

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

SLA-SCC & LACASIST Joint Holiday Social 12/4/09

You are invited to the SLA-SCC & LACASIST Joint Holiday Social!

Please join us for a fun and festive evening at the Skirball Cultural Center and Museum!

* Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverage bar generously underwritten by our friends at: Copyright Clearance Center, Library Associates and Reprints Desk.

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce

Wild Mushroom Tart with Muscovy Duck

Phyllo Triangles with Spinach and Cheese

Smoked Salmon on Japanese Cucumber with Dill Cream

Ginger Beef Salad in Wonton Cup with Daikon Sprouts

Dessert Buffet

Selection of beverages (coffee and hot tea) to go with the dessert buffet

* Enjoy fun games and win prizes
* Bring a wrapped gift for the white elephant gift exchange
* Network with librarians, infopros, library support staff, students and vendors in a relaxing atmosphere

Friday, December 4th

5:30pm-8:00pm

Skirball Cultural Center & Museum
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Come early and visit the three new exhibits:

Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968

Breach of Peace: Photographs of Freedom Riders by Eric Etheridge

and Images for Human Rights: Student Voices

The museum is open until 5 p.m. and admission will be free if you RSVP for the party and email Peter Johnson (pjohnson@skirball.org) by Friday, Nov. 27. If you have any questions, send an email to pjohnson@skirball.org.


Cost: $27 per person

Everyone is welcome! You do not have to be an SLA or LACASIST member to attend. Please bring your family, friends and co-workers!

---REGISTRATION FORM---

Please RSVP no later than 5pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. If you have any questions or would like to register via email and pay at the door, please send an email to bbeardt@gmail.com.

Send completed form and check payable to SLA-SCC to:
Belinda Beardt
4640 La Crescenta Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214

Name: ________________________________

Affiliation: ______________________________

Email/Phone: ___________________________