Innovations in Technology at Boeing Applauded by SLA & J.J. Keller

The Boeing Library Services team is the 2009 Recipient of the J.J. Keller Innovations in Technology Award. Visit SLA's online video network, SLA-TV, to watch a brief video about the Boeing Library Services Team and their innovative project "Building Communities Through Content."

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From the Archives ... The System Development Corporation Library, 1965

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

System Development Corporation's Main Library reference desk, with Hal Watson, seated, and Arlene Prince, standing - 1965. SDC was located in Santa Monica.

9/10/09: Los Angeles Area Lunch Meeting at Skirball Cultural Center & Museum

SLA-SCC invites you to an area lunch meeting in Los Angeles! Meet and network with librarians, InfoPros, library support staff and library school students in the area. Join your colleagues for a luncheon and visit the Skirball Cultural Center and Museum for free.

Everyone is invited! You do not have to be a SLA member to attend.

• Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 12:00 noon
• Host: Peter Johnson, Project Manager for Images, Documents and Records
• Location: Skirball Cultural Center and Museum, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, CA 90049 - locate map and directions at http://maps.google.com

Directions/Parking: There are exits for the Skirball on the 405 North and South, or you may approach from either direction on Sepulveda Blvd. Enter the museum grounds at Sepulveda and Skirball Center Drive. Proceed up the driveway, past the entrance to the museum, and bear right to enter the underground parking garage. Proceed from there to the main parking level, and ask to be directed to the Haas meeting room for the SLA luncheon.

Cost: $15.00 per person

Buffet Menu:

• Turkey sandwiches on rolls
• Vegetarian sandwiches on croissants
• Mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette
• Freshly baked cookies
• Coffee, decaf, hot tea, iced tea and iced water with accompaniments

------------REGISTRATION FORM---------------------

Advance payment is preferred. RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Make check payable to SCC-SLA and mail check with registration form to: Belinda Beardt P.O. Box 548 Burbank CA 91502. You may also email your registration form to bbeardt@gmail.com and pay at the door.

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