Michigan Bulletin Volume 67:3 Summer 2004

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Inside this issue:

Outgoing and Incoming Presidents Letters— 2 Anniversary Photos 6 Article—Diamond 75th Anniversary 7 Strategic Plan—SLA MI 10 Past Presidents Timeline & Photo 11 MITS Ad 15 Anniversary Photos 16 Kudos Corner 17 TimeLine—SLA Michigan Chapter, 1926-2004 18 SLA Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements 20 DIALOG AD 21 Anniversary Photos 22-24 Back page 28

On Cover:

Anniversary Dinner Members and Guests

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Hanks, Carla Brooks, Karen Bacsanyi, Jennifer resident’s Letter Vasquez, Paula Kaczmarek, Candace Goss, Caro- line Richardson, Laura Nielson and Carol Tower. P Kathy Irwin, Outgoing President I’d especially like to thank Joel Scheuher and his program committee for planning interesting and timely programs! Attendance was higher than in re- What an amazing year this has been! The cent years, proof that the topics and speakers were Michigan chapter has been very active this year proof interest to our members. viding interesting programming and examining chapter practices. I’d like to thank the Strategic Planning committee for their excellent work drafting a strategic I’d like to thank our chapter officers and com- plan for our chapter. The plan is available on the mittee chairs for their dedicated work in running our chapter website, and is included in the chapter bulle- chapter business this year: President-Elect Joel tin on page nine. Members of the Strategic Planning Scheuher (for giving us places to go), Secretary Committee included Elaine Logan, Susan Pritts, Sara Koch (for capturing what we said), Treasurer Paulette Groen, Mary Beall, Joan Martin, Robin Heidi Mercado (for paying the bills), Past-President Jourdan and Kathy Irwin. The Association was very Linda Skolarus (for advice and experience), Director impressed with our document and plans to post it on Sue Pritts (for helping us with protocol), as well as the SLA website with their best practices. committee chairs Christopher Bloodworth, James (Continued on page 4)

among members and to reinforce relationships with resident’s Letter constituents within the information industry. I intend to bring value to our members by building upon the P Joel Scheuher, President framework that has been established by last year’s Strategic Planning Committee. This is intended to As I begin my tenure as Michigan Chapter coincide with our mission to promote and strengthen President, I first would like to reflect on our events our members through learning, advocacy, and net- from last year. We have had another active year, working initiatives. For more information about the which is reflected in the increase in participation by Strategic Plan, visit the MI Chapter web site at our members. Without counting the huge turnout for http://www.sla.org/chapter/cmi/business/ the 75th Anniversary Celebration, (which attracted StrageticPlan2004.pdf. 125 attendees in total) the Chapter averaged about 44 attendees per program. This is up from the 35 or As this year progresses, I intend to keep you so from the year before. With membership fluctuat- aware of activities at the Association level. Accord- ing around 240-250, this is an excellent level of par- ingly, I would like to report some highlights of recent ticipation. Our Executive Director, Janice Lachance activities from the SLA Annual Conference in Nash- recently echoed this sentiment to me in an email ville. The following items were presented during the when she wrote; “I know you have a very active and Chapter Cabinet Meeting on June 8, 2004: committed chapter”. SLA has moved its headquarters to a new build- I have enjoyed my year as President-Elect and I look ing in Alexandria, VA and has sold its former forward to serving you as President this year. My pri- building in Washington, DC. mary focus is to foster networking opportunities (Continued on page 4)

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(Irwin, Continued from page 3) program. The Past President’s list and Chapter Timeline are available on the chapter website and In February, SLA replaced chapter bylaws on page 18 in the bulletin. with governing documents. Recently, Recom- mended Practices were introduced to replace chap- Carol Tower, Barry Puckett, Joel Scheuher, ter procedure manuals. During the next chapter Joanne Scharich and Judy Field developed the year, Sue Pritts, Linda Skolarus and myself will go sponsorship packages and encouraged vendors to through the new Recommended Practices document sponsor the anniversary event. Joan Martin, Alice to capture our chapter’s unique practices that were Pepper and Christopher Bloodworth wrote press re- formerly included in our chapter bylaws and proce- leases before and after the event, developed an an- dures manuals. niversary website and requested proclamations and letters of congratulations. The undisputed highlight of the year was the fabulous 75th anniversary! Photos and information Diane Hummel represented the Michigan - about the event appear throughout the bulletin. It Western & Upper Peninsula chapter. The Michigan - has been my pleasure to work with the members of Western & Upper Peninsula chapter shares in our the Anniversary committee. I have never worked chapter’s first 50 years of history. I’d like to thank with a more creative and dedicated group of people! them for co-sponsoring the afternoon break at the Great Lakes Regional conference in September Paulette Groen, Carol Tower, Linda Skolarus 2003. and I selected and planned the details of the event locations and menus and booked the speakers. I’d also like to thank Dr. Pat Coady and the Nancy Yee, Laura Nielson, Teresa McGovern and Henry Ford Centennial Library staff for generously James Hanks updated the Past Presidents List and partnering with us by providing their auditorium and the Chapter Timeline; selected the anniversary pens audiovisual equipment at no cost for our afternoon and clocks; and drafted the wonderful anniversary (Continued on page 5)

(Scheuher, Continued from page 3) gate new models for soliciting sponsorship funds from our information partners/vendors. This is The addition of the Australia/New Zealand Chap- intended to simplify the current practice of each ter has been approved. Chapter/Division soliciting its own support inde- pendently. A Competitive Intelligence Division has been cre- ated. I look forward to working with the new Presi- dent-Elect, Charlene Stachnik, who already has nu- The Board is examining alternatives to our cur- merous program ideas for the upcoming year; the rent dues structure as a result of a proposal from first of which is titled “Perception is Reality: Creating the KY Chapter. your Elevator Talk and Nine Other Practical Market- ing Ideas to Promote your Information Function”. The Boston Chapter would like the Association This is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Sep- to collect more statistics for tracking employment tember 22nd. If you are interested in helping Char- trends. lene with organizing a program, contact her directly at [email protected]. In addition, we still have some The Association is asking for feedback regarding volunteer opportunities available. If you would like to a proposal to change our current fiscal year sit on a committee, or if you have proposals or sug- (July-June) to a calendar year (Jan-Dec). gestions for improvement, please contact me.

A working group is being established to investi- (Continued on page 5)

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(Irwin, Continued from page 4) ecture. Last but not least, I’d like to thank our fabulous anniversary logo designer, John C. Rivard.

As you can see, people make the chapter a success! I wish the Michigan chapter continued success!

Kathy Irwin, Outgoing chapter president, June 2004

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In closing, I would like to thank all those who have helped with planning the chapter meetings, especially the members of the Program and Hospitality Committees. A special thanks goes to the outgoing President, Kathy Irwin who offered me plenty of support and guidance along the way. Lastly, I would like to thank all the members who have attended programs or have played a role in any way. Your participation has contributed to the vitality of the Chapter and I look forward to another active year.

Joel Scheuher President, SLA Michigan Chapter

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Anniversary Committee Members—Standing L to R: Barry Puckett, Joel Scheuher, Christopher Bloodworth, Paulette Groen, Alice Pepper, Kathy Irwin, Judy Field Seated L to R: Carol Tower, Joanne Scharich Linda Skolarus, Laura Neilson, Joan Martin, Nancy Yee

Keynote speakers Stephen Abraham and Cindy Hill

Patricia Zacharias of the Detroit News accepts a certificate from Diane Rockall on behalf of the first President of the Michigan Chapter, Ford M. Pettit, also of the Detroit News.

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(is) important for us to step back a tegrated technologies, multi- The Michigan Chapter, Special moment and reflect on the long- tasking, experimental learning, in- Libraries Association (SLA), lasting strength and value of our tegration of professional and per- celebrated its Diamond 75th An- professional organization over the sonal lives, adaptive and flexible niversary on May 13 with a gala past 75 years which provide a work styles, and direct or assertive reception and banquet in Dear- solid foundation for the years approaches to seeking informa- born. ahead. In this rushed world, we tion. often take our successes for More than 100 information profes- granted and forget to stop and en- “They (Millennials) travel seam- sionals, representing public, aca- joy them!” lessly between formats and don’t demic, corporate, government, value text as highly (as previous medical and law libraries through- The Michigan Chapter SLA kicked generations of consumers),” out the State of Michigan, gath- off festivities with a gala afternoon Abram said. ered in Dearborn to recognize and reception for attendants at the applaud the accomplishments and Henry Ford Centennial Library. Abram encouraged “Boomer” and contributions of the Michigan The highlight of the reception was “GenX” information professionals Chapter, SLA. the keynote address, “Survivor Li- to consider how they can success- brary: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast,” by fully adapt their services to Millen- Kathy Irwin, President of the Stephen Abram, Vice-President of nials’ information-seeking behavior Michigan Chapter SLA, summed Innovation for Sirsi Corporation. and whether or not their current up the importance the Diamond skills are serving the needs of this 75th Anniversary: “It is important to Abram gave a thought-provoking next generation of consumers. recognize milestones. We are and humor-filled presentation be- proud of our past achievements fore a capacity-filled audience in Abram said the Millennials’ net- and should be confident in our fu- the Centennial Library’s audito- worked environment is defined by ture endeavors. The Chapter’s ac- rium. He focused on the chal- integrated print and electronic con- complishments are due entirely to lenges special librarians face in tent, search engines, open URLs the hard work of chapter officers, and links to published information, committee chairs, volunteers and meeting the information needs of visual displays which enhance members. That’s something to upcoming younger generations of user behavior to build and improve celebrate!” consumers. visual interfaces, and simple collaboration tools such as net mes- The 75th Anniversary Committee “We (information professionals) saging, streaming media and blog- of the Michigan Chapter SLA need to re-think information- ging. planned and organized the event seeking behavior and the marketing to honor and recognize informa- of our skills (to future generations “Context is king, not content,” tion professionals in Michigan for of consumers),” Abram said. Abram said. “The focus (of infor- their dedication and service to mation professionals) should be businesses, corporations, law Abram shared perspectives on 10 on (creating) networked environ- firms, academic institutions and key changes in the information- ments that integrate learning, re- other organizations. seeking behavior of future genera- search, workplace and commu- tions of consumers he refers to as nity.” Joan Martin, a member of the 75th “Millennials.” Many of these key Anniversary Committee, said “It changes include format-based in- (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page 7) she said. opment and networking opportu- Abram, a practicing librarian for nities,” Irwin said. “There are over 25 years, is a Fellow of SLA. For SLA to build on its past and many opportunities for involve- In June 2003, he was awarded create its future, Hill emphasized ment at the chapter or division SLA’s highest honor, the John three initiatives SLA recently level. Everyone’s needs are dif- Cotton Dana Award. In 2002, he launched: a con- ferent, and I was named by Library Journal as tinuing education believe SLA Cynthia Hill remarked...“The one of the key figures influencing portal that fea- does a great (organizational) platform is the future of libraries and librari- tures communities job of provid- based on cooperation and anship. of practice, com- ing a variety of collaboration; that is, mem- petencies and a ways of meet- ber-to-member and chapter- The Michigan Chapter SLA con- forum for prob- ing member to-chapter,” she said. cluded 75th Anniversary festivities lem-solving; con- needs.” with an evening banquet held at tinuing learning the Dearborn Inn. Cynthia Hill, workshops for Martin adds, SLA President, joined attendees professional “SLA spon- at the banquet and gave the key- growth and development; and sored events expose us to new note address, “Building on our lobbying for information advocacy ideas and people that propel us Past, Creating our Future.” She in the U.S. Congress. out of our comfort zone and lead commended Michigan Chapter us down new paths of personal SLA members for their success “Success is defined as the expo- and professional growth.” in blending new technologies with sure of our skills, competencies existing resources to effectively and accomplishments,” Hill said. The Michigan Chapter SLA re- link clients to the right information “It is important to demonstrate ceived several proclamations and and the right time. that we’re in sync with the profes- accolades from various organiza- sions we service.” tions and government dignitaries “SLA has adopted new mission and formally announced them and vision statements and I com- At the end of Hill’s keynote ad- during the banquet. Those who mend the SLA Michigan Chapter dress, the Michigan Chapter SLA sent proclamations and acco- for using them as a model for showed off its “facets”— lades include: First Lady, Laura (drafting) their strategic plan,” Hill applauding the contributions of Bush; U.S. Senator, Debbie Sta- said. past and present officers; prais- benow; U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, ing colleagues for their dedica- Michigan Secretary of State, Terri Hill said SLA is focused on three tion, resourcefulness and team- Lynn Land; Dearborn Mayor, Mi- areas of member outreach: network; and reminding managers chael Guido; the Detroit City working, professional develop- that the instant delivery of quality Council; the Medical Library As- ment and learning. information requires a commit- sociation; and the American Li- ment to their colleagues’ profes- brary Association.

“The (organizational) platform is sional development and member- th based on cooperation and col- ship in information associations. The 75 Anniversary Committee laboration; that is, member-to- closed festivities by formally rec- member and chapter-to-chapter,” “SLA means professional devel- (Continued on page 9)

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(Continued from page 8) ognizing sponsors and partners who supported the event as well as past-presidents of the Michigan Chap- ter SLA.

Paulette Groen, former President of the Michigan Chapter SLA and member of the 75th Anniversary Com- mittee, described her feelings about the event: “I sensed a great feeling of collegiality. It’s a time to share memories, to renew acquaintances, and to recognize our profession and all of us who give it the substance that it embodies.”

Christopher T. Bloodworth, Affirmative Action Chair Michigan Chapter SLA

For more anniversary information and anniversary photos, please check the MI-SLA web site http://www.sla.org/chapter/cmi/index.html

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SLA-MI Strategic Plan

The Michigan Chapter of SLA is pleased to unveil its recently approved 3-year Strategic Plan. The plan is available at the chapter website www.sla.org/chapter/cmi/ and will be published in the Summer issue of the Michigan Bulletin.

Members of the Strategic Planning Committee included Elaine Logan, Susan Pritts, Paulette Groen, Mary Beall, Joan Martin, Robin Jourdan and Kathy Irwin.

The committee began their work in late 2003 by conducting a SWOT analysis of our chapter. Elaine Logan shared a strategic planning process used by Pfizer, called the Prome- theus System, based on the book Winning in Fast Time by John A. Warden III. When SLA published its revised Vision, Mission, and Core Values Statements, http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/ index.cfm, the committee decided to use this document as the basis for the chapter strategic plan.

With the introduction of the new chapter governing documents and recommended practices guide, the chapter board plans to re-evaluate committee structure, build a succession plan and focus on quality programming and member retention.

MICHIGAN CHAPTER SLA VISION, MISSION, VALUES AND STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007

VISION The Michigan Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) is the regional organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners.

MISSION

The Michigan Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives.

VALUES AND STRATEGIC PLAN

Leadership

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1929-30 Ford M. Pettit The Detroit News 1930-31 Caroline W. Lutz General Motors Corp. 1931-33 Frances E. Curtiss The Detroit News 1933-34 Charles M. Mohrhardt Detroit Public Library 1934-36 Mrs. Louis P. Dorn Detroit Edison Company 1936-37 Esther N. Hooper The Detroit News 1937-38 Helene Thorne Detroit Public Library 1938-39 Dorothea Dawson Detroit Public Library 1939-40 Mary Giblin Detroit Edison Company 1940-41 Mary Giblin Quilhot Detroit Edison Company 1941-43 George A.R. Gilfillan The Detroit News 1943-45 William L. Powlison Automobile Manufacturers Assoc. 1945-47 Louise C. Grace Grant Advertising Agency 1947-48 Merle Manning Detroit Edison Company 1948-50 Eleanor V. Wright Chrysler Corporation 1950-52 Florence H. Armstrong Ross Roy Inc. 1952-53 Ruth P. Braun The Detroit News 1953-54 Katherine LaMont Ford Motor Company 1954-55 Rachel MacDonald Ford Motor Company 1955-56 Robert Armstrong Detroit Public Library 1956-57 Dorothy J. Forman GM Research Laboratories 1957-58 Robert Diehl The Detroit News 1958-59 Walter Forster Detroit Public Library 1959-60 Eleanor Potter Detroit Public Library 1960-61 Kenneth Metcalf Henry Ford Museum 1961-62 Mary Montgomery GM Research Library 1962-63 Ernest Horne GM Research Library 1963-64 Mildred K. Hulme Dearborn Public Library 1964-65 Annetta D. Ohlson National Bank of Detroit 1965-66 Gloria M. Evans Parke, Davis & Company 1966-67 Forrest H. Alter Flint Public Library 1967-68 Phyllis Sears Chrysler Corporation (Continued on page 12)

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Past MI-SLA Chapter Presidents Rear (L to R: April Vossberg ▪ Judy Field ▪ Joel Scheuher Paulette Groen ▪ Pam MacKin- tosh ▪ Diane Rockall ▪ Hillary Handwerger ▪ Joanne Hansen ▪ Agnes Bongero ▪ Catherine Cochran ▪ Sylvia Graham ▪ Beth Stanton ▪ Patrice Merritt ▪ Kathy Irwin ▪ Marge Shepard

Front (L to R) Mary Beall ▪ Linda Skolarus ▪ Barbara Becker ▪ Ernest Home ▪ Delores Multimena ▪ Carol Tower

(Continued from page 11) 1968-69 Theodore A. Rupprecht Bendix Corporation 1969-70 Forrest H. Alter Flint Public Library 1970-71 Doris Detwiler Detroit Public Library 1971-72 Barbara Becker Parke, Davis and Company 1972-73 Delores Maximena GM Research Library 1973-74 Elizabeth Moore Burroughs Corporation 1974-75 Frank MacDougall Michigan State University 1975-76 John W. Weigel II University of Michigan 1976-77 Joanne Hansen Eastern Michigan University 1977-78 Rita Sparks Oakland University 1978-79 Elizabeth Smith Campbell-Ewald Company 1979-80 Lucille Kelly Parke Davis 1980-81 Emily Mobley General Motors Corp. 1981-82 Judith J. Field Flint Public Library 1982-83 Jennie B. Cross Oakland Intermediate School District

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(Continued from page 12) 1983-84 Catherine Cochran General Motors Corp. 1984-85 Stephen Lucchetti Ford Motor Company 1985-86 Steven Wecker National Bank of Detroit 1986-87 Paulette Groen Society of Manufacturing Engineers 1987-88 Diane M. Rockall Detroit News 1988-89 April Vossberg Ross Roy Communications 1989-90 Beth Stanton Comerica, Inc. 1990-91 Margaret Shepard General Motors Corp. 1991-92 Patricia Yocum University of Michigan 1992-93 Paulette Groen Ford Motor Company 1993-94 Sylvia Graham Henry Ford Hospital 1994-95 Patrice Merritt Wayne State University Libraries 1995-96 Hillary Handwerger Society of Manufacturing Engineers 1996-97 Tracy Primich Ford Motor Company 1997-98 Carol Tower Society of Manufacturing Engineers 1998-99 Agnes Bongero Henry Ford Hospital, Sladen Library 1999-00 Pam MacKintosh University of Michigan 2000-01 Mary Beall Southfield Public Library 2001-02 Susan Pritts Access/AIC Services 2002-03 Linda Skolarus Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village 2003-04 Kathy Irwin University of Michigan - Dearborn

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(Continued from page 10) Strengthening our roles as information leaders in our organizations and communities, including shaping information policy.

The Michigan Chapter SLA will help our members become better leaders by:

Modeling effective leadership behaviors.

Effectively transferring knowledge from one chapter year to the next.

Developing future leaders based on an established succession plan.

Service Responding to our clients' needs, adding qualitative and quantitative value to information services and products.

The Michigan Chapter SLA will help our members: Better serve their clients through enhanced services and products Learn how to measure and articulate the positive impact of value added services and products Develop service skills through active contributions and commitments to the chapter and community Gain recognition for outstanding service achievements

Innovation and Continuous Learning

Embracing innovative solutions for the enhancement of services and intellectual advancement within the profession.

The Michigan Chapter SLA will help our members stay on the cutting edge of new technologies by providing, in support of the core competencies:

Professional development opportunities in both individual and group settings

Networking opportunities

Ongoing documentation of best practices and success stories

Results and Accountability

Delivering measurable results to our chapter members. The Association and its members are expected to operate with the highest level of ethics and honesty.

The Michigan Chapter SLA will help our members by: · Providing effective chapter operations Ensuring chapter fiscal health Recruiting new members and retaining current members Effectively communicating Chapter and Association business to chapter members (Continued on page 15)

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Collaboration and Partnership Providing opportunities to meet, communicate, collaborate, and partner within the information industry and the business community.

The Michigan Chapter SLA will help our members build effective partnerships with: University library and information schools in the state Information vendors Colleagues in other library and information related organizations Business and community leaders

Approved by the board, April 2004

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el over ssing the gav Incoming Board for 2004-2005: n gleefully pa cher Kathy Irwi Joel Schuma er president, to new Chapt L to R: Charlene Stachnik President-Elect; Candace Goss Director; Laura Mancini, Treasurer; Joel Schumacher, President

. Clockwise from Left: Rita Bullard, Twyla Racz, Joanne Hansen, Heidi Mercado

See Anniversary Photo Slideshow on our website http://www.sla.org/chapter/cmi/75thAnniversary/Photos/Slide1.html

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June 14, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF SLA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENT ARCHIVIST

Each spring the Michigan Chapter of the Special Libraries Association awards a scholarship to a student enrolled in Wayne State University's Library Science and In- formation Program.

The 2004 scholarship recipient is Kimberly Robinson, from Southfield, MI.

Kimberly received her BA in Political Science and Afro-American and African Studies from the University of Michigan, and entered the WSU program in the fall of 2003. Her concentration is Special Libraries with Archival certification.

Kimberly has worked as a substitute teacher in the Detroit Public Schools and as a technology assistant with the U.S. Census Bureau.

Kimberly Robinson (lectern) accepting award Alice Pepper at 75th MI-SLA Anniversary; introduced by Kathy Irwin, outgoing MI-SLA president

The Michigan chapter presented Transportation Department, Com- tin, she stated, "At first, the lure of the 2004 Michigan Chapter SLA puter and Mathematics Library, scientific information made me in- Distinguished Member Award to and as the Head of the Engineer- terested in research; but the inter- Marge Shepard on May 13, 2004. ing Library at the Warren Techni- actions with people, and the con- cal Center. Most recently, before tinuing education I received from Margaret Shepard is a retired Staff her retirement, Marge led a team exploring a new topic has always Information Scientist/Analyst from of information professionals spe- kept my job interesting." General Motors Research & De- cializing in deep-dive Intelligence velopment. With a bachelor's de- research for the corporation, fo- Thank you Marge for 35 years of gree in Education and minors in cusing on emerging technologies sharing your expertise and knowl- math and science, Marge began and patent analysis. edge, and making OUR jobs inter- her library career as a clerk in the esting! Research & Development Library As a Past President of the Michi- in 1964. She earned her Master's gan Chapter of SLA, Marge has Linda Swift degree in 1968. always loved the profession and all the opportunities it has pro- During her 35 years of service at vided for her – both inside and GM, she served as a library pro- outside of the research. In a re- fessional in Acquisitions, the GM cent interview for the SLA Bulle-

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the name from SLA of Detroit to Michigan Chapter of SLA; Offices of Vice President, Treasurer and two Ex- ecutive Board members were added.

11/1932 A special dinner meeting was held at the Statler Hotel honoring Sir Angus Fletcher, Librarian of the British Library of Information and Director of SLA.

01/1933 A luncheon meeting was held at the Detroit Institute of Arts including a discussion and viewing of the murals being painted by Diego Rivera.

1926-1956 01/1935 The Chapter petitioned the Mayor of Detroit to endorse the budget item providing 03/1926 The first meeting of the Round Table for for Wednesday service in the Detroit Public Library, Special Librarians in Michigan was held at the thereby restoring a six-day library week. Scripps Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Twelve librarians attended 11/1935 The first issue of the Bulletin of the Michigan Chapter was edited. 1927 A luncheon meeting was held at the Dearborn Inn where it was decided to meet every two months 05/1937 An invitation was extended to SLA to hold and keep the group very informal. its next annual convention in Detroit. The invitation was rejected. 01/1928 General Motors became the first institutional member from Michigan. 05/1938 The Chapter’s constitution was completely revised based on the SLA model. 03/1929 A petition for affiliation with the Special Li- 01/1939 A dinner meeting was held at Detroit Edi- braries Association was signed by ten members of the son. It included a tour of the company’s new com- Detroit group. pletely air-conditioned building. Seventy-eight members and guests were present. 04/1929 The SLA Bulletin carried the first report of our Chapter’s activities. The Chapter’s first “official 05/1939 A UNION LIST OF SERIALS for 35 meeting” was held in Ann Arbor. Miss Margaret libraries in metropolitan Detroit was com- Mann, Associate Professor, University of Michigan Li- piled. The publication was sponsored by the brary School was the speaker for the meeting. Detroit Public Library and a W.P.A. Project.

02/1931 The constitution of the Special Libraries As- 10/1940 SLA was invited to hold its 1942 convention sociation of Detroit was accepted. in Detroit. The invitation was again rejected however war conditions reversed the decision in March 1942. 05/1931 The Chapter’s annual meeting was held at General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Michi- 02/1941 The first international meeting was held in gan. The Chapter had four institutional, 22 active and Windsor, Ontario at the Windsor Star.H.M. Mordent, 21 associate members. Associate Editor of the Star spoke.

06/1931 “Detroit Day” was held as a post-convention 10/1941 A meeting was held at the Kingsley Inn. It trip for the Special Libraries included a visit to the libraries of the Cranbrook Insti- Association after its annual conference in Cleveland. tute of Science.

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(Continued from page 18) the Michigan Chapter about “The Master Plan of the De- 12/1941 A meeting was held at the Old troit Public Library.” Wayne Club. Chester S. Ricker of McCann- Erickson, Inc. spoke about timing sport races. 04/1949 A meeting, held at the Stockholm Restaurant, included color slide presentations about “A Trip to the 06/1942 The SLA annual convention was held at the Rocky Mountains” and “Wild Life in Michigan.” Statler Hotel in Detroit. It was attended by 239 librarians. 11/1949 Ruth H. Hooker, SLA’s President, addressed the 12/1942 A meeting was held at the Engineering Soci- Michigan Chapter about “What’s New in SLA and How ety’s Rackham Building. Herbert M. Place from the U.S. it Affects You.” The meeting was held at the Dearborn Rubber Company, spoke about rubber. Inn.

03/1943 A meeting was held at Detroit Edison’s Re- 11/1950 A meeting was held at the L’Aiglon in the search Lab after a dinner at Old Madrid. H.S. Walker Fisher Building. Father William Dehler, University of De- spoke about the library’s place in research. troit, spoke about “Planning a New Library.”

01/1944 A meeting was held at the Detroit Institute of 10/1951 Members of the Michigan Chapter were given Arts. Francis Waring Robinson, the Institute’s Curator of a tour of the library and plant of the European Art, spoke about “Books as Art.” Fifty-three li- Plaskon Division of Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company brarians attended. in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Maurice H. Bigelow spoke to the group about “Modern Plastics and Their Uses.” 04/1944 A meeting was held at the Norton Palmer Ho- tel in Windsor, Ontario. A panel discussion about the 01/1953 A meeting held at the Engineering Society of post war library was held. Detroit included workshops on punch cards, clipping

files, and “New Ideas in Library Equipment” 12/1944 A meeting was held at Wayne University Club. A panel discussion about “What Makes Special Libraries Special” was presented. 03/1953 Fisher’s Restaurant was the site of a Chapter meeting where Fred H. McIntire, Chief of the Detroit Of- 10/1946 A meeting was held at the Women’s City Club. fice of the FBI, spoke to the group about “You and the Kurtz Myers, from the Detroit Public Library, presented a FBI.” talk about “An Audio-Visual Division in a Public Library.” 04/1953 Robert A. Dearth, Vice President at Ross Roy, 01/1947 The Michigan Chapter met at the Dearborn Inc., spoke at the Chapter’s meeting held at the Fort Inn as guests of the Ford Motor Company. The meeting Shelby Hotel. His topic was “The Library’s Place in Man- included movies at Rotunda and a tour of the Rouge agement’s Picture.” Plant’s steel mills. 10/1953 The Michigan Chapter met at Dow Chemical 02/1948 W.C. Cisler, Executive Vice-President of Detroit Company in Midland, Michigan. The meeting included Edison, spoke to the Chapter about “Some European tours of the Dow Chemical Library, the chemical plant Problems Facing the United States.” The meeting was and Midland churches. held at Detroit Edison’s cafeteria. 01/1954 Workshops were held at the Detroit Public Li- 04/1948 Two meetings were held this month at the brary, including a session about “Cooperation Between Rackham Building. Early in the month, Philip Nusholtz, the Public Library and Special Libraries.” an attorney, spoke about income taxes. Later that month Dr. H.M. Marker, Parke-Davis Company, spoke 10/1954 Tours for the Chapter were given at Upjohn about “The Romance of Medicine.” Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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SLA Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements

SLA Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements (Adopted October 2003) Vision The Special Libraries Association is the global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners.

Mission The Special Libraries Association promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives.

Core Values:

Leadership Strengthening our roles as information leaders in our organizations and in our communities, including shaping information policy.

Service Responding to our clients' needs, adding qualitative and quantitative value to information services and products.

Innovation and Continuous Learning Embracing innovative solutions for the enhancement of services and intellectual advancement within the profession.

Results and Accountability Delivering measurable results in the information economy and our organizations. The Association and its members are expected to operate with the highest level of ethics and honesty.

Collaboration and Partnering Providing opportunities to meet, communicate, collaborate, and partner within the information industry and the business community.

(http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/AssnProfile/slanplan/index.cfm)

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Cindy Hill and Deputy State Librarian Nancy Robertson

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(Continued from page 19) 01/1955 Michigan Chapter members toured the City- County Building and the Municipal Reference Library.

02/1956 A panel discussion was held at the Detroit Pub- lic Library about “Selling Your Library to the Administra- tion and Your Public.”

1956-1977

11/1956 A workshop about “Mechanical Aids in the Li- 05/1966 The 35th anniversary of the Michigan Chapter brary” was given at the Detroit Public Library. was celebrated at the annual meeting, held at Topinka’s Country House.

09/1957 Dr. Robert Shaw, professor at Rutgers Univer- 03/1967 A Management Night provided an opportu- sity Graduate School of Library Science was guest of nity for members to invite executives from their organi- honor at a meeting jointly sponsored by the library staffs zations. Guests included management from Campbell- of Detroit Public Library, University of Detroit, Wayne Ewald, Chrysler, Detroit Edison, Detroit Public Library, County Library, Wayne State University, and SLA. He Ford Motor Company and General Motors. spoke on the topic “Scientific Management of Libraries.” 01/1968 Sister Claudia, librarian at Marygrove Col- Dr. Shaw promoted simplification and commented “we lege spoke regarding an indexing project for the Catho- must not learn to do efficiently what does not have to be lic Encyclopedia. In order to streamline the project she done at all.” used automation, something that Britannica had not

01/1958 Eighty-three librarians were in attendance for a used previously. A computer “will do exactly what you meeting held at the Detroit Public Library. A panel dis- tell it to do, but don’t expect it to do your work for you,” cussion was held on the topic “Government Documents commented Sister Claudia in an article in The Detroit and their role in the Special Library.” News.

11/1959 A Mechanical Retrieval workshop was held. 05/1968 The annual meeting was held at Oakland The topic was presented in “elementary terms.” University. A tour of the “new and rapidly growing” library was included. 01/1961 “New Frontiers in Cataloging” was the subject matter for a meeting held at the Park Shelton Hotel in 10/1969 A meeting at the Dearborn Inn featured Flo- Detroit. The Dewey and Library of Congress systems rine Oltman, president-elect of the Special Libraries Asso- were discussed. ciation. Ms. Oltman’s talk was titled “Vision Unlimited.” Time was also spent reviewing problems discussed at a 09/1962 The Chapter participated in the First Gover- national level including a possible name change for SLA nor’s Conference on Libraries. or federation with other groups.

04/1965 The Detroit Press Club was the site for the April 06/1970 “The Changing Face of Special Libraries” was meeting. Dr. John Diekhoff, professor at the University of the theme of the SLA conference held at Cobo Hall in Michigan addressed the group on the topic “The Special Detroit. Librarian as Educator.” 02/1971 Ann Arbor’s Campus Inn was the site of a 03/1966 A tour of the offices of Gale Research in the meeting featuring a video on “Problems of Procuring Book Building was given after a dinner held at Stouffer’s Government Documents.” SLA’s Business/Finance Restaurant. Ninety members attended. Division produced the video at the 1970 conference.

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(TIMELINE, Continued from page 25) Gene Heileman of the Whirlpool Corporation Research 09/1973 “Man & Machine” was the topic and Engineering Information Center, Beatrice Sichel of of discussion at a meeting held at the Western Michigan University Physical Sciences Li- Burroughs Corporation. “Don’t let the com- brary, and Linda Wagenveld of the Herman Miller, Inc. puter bully you,” the speaker advised the au- Resource Center. dience, “you are the master and not to be inhibited by it.” 2/1981 Dr. Jack W. Wiley, Director of Personnel Re- search and Planning, National Bank of Detroit, spoke on 01/1974 In response to an inquiry regarding the Chap- “Performance Appraisal: Management by Objectives as ter’s hopes to attract the national conference in 1980 or a Performance Appraisal Method in Evaluating Librar- 1981, the Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitors ies.” Bureau advised that construction on the new Renais- sance Center was underway. Completion of the Renais- 3/1981 “The National Technical Information Service: sance Center was expected by April 1977. Current and Future Services” was the topic of this meeting at the DPL Friends Auditorium. Melvin Day, Director, 03/1974 Dr. William Saffody, archivist with Wayne State NTIS was the speaker. University, spoke on the topic of Reprography - copy machines, microfilm equipment and cameras at a meet- 11/1984 A meeting on “Special Libraries: Trends and ing held at Mario’s. Issues” was held at Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor. Dr. David R. Bender, Executive Director SLA was the speaker. 10/1975 The Midwest Federation of Library Associations held its convention at Cobo Hall. The Chapter spon- 1/1985 Dr. Philip Mason of the Walter P. Reuther Library sored concurrent sessions on statistics. of Labor and Urban Affairs presented “New Trends in Archival Collecting.” 02/1976 “OCLC as a Reference or Information Tool” was the topic of a panel discussion. The meeting was jointly 11/1985 A joint meeting entitled “Yesterday to Tomor- held by ASIS and SLA. row: Preservation Planning for the Special Library” was held with the Western Michigan Chapter 03/1977 A tour of the Michigan State University Library Law Collection was given as part of a meeting held at 11/1986 Gary Fangborner spoke on “Genealogy” at the MSU>. The topic “How to Help Patrons with Legal Re- MSU Management Education Center in Troy. search Problems” was also discussed. 1/1987 103 members attended this program on 11/1978 Diane Mirvis from the Wayne State University “Leadership Dynamics” and “Marketing Your Library.” Department of Library Science spoke on “Automation The speaker was Kaycee Hale, Executive Director, Re- and the Special Library in the 80s: Innovative and Imagi- source and Research Center, Fashion Institute of Design native Uses.” and Merchandising Library.

11/1979 115 members attended to hear a report on 10/1987 A joint meeting with ASIS was held at the Ann the White House Conference on Libraries and Informa- Arbor Marriott. Pauline Smillie, Product Manager, Dis- tion Services. The Conference was held November 15- tributed Databases, Electronic Publishing Division, UMI 19, 1979 in Washington D.C. spoke on “CD ROM Publishing: Comparisons with Film, Online, & Paper.” 3/1980 Tom Harnish of OCLC, Inc. presented “THE SOURCE: An Information Utility for Library and Home.” 155 members attended.

8/1980 “How to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Small Library” was the topic of this presentation by

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04/2001 “What I Should Have Learned in Library School: Insights for Information Professionals,” part of 11/1987 Susan Stepek of the Campbell-Ewald Com- the SLA Virtual Seminar Series, was presented at Wayne pany, Sallie Ellison of the Industrial Technology Institute, State University. and Ann Beaubien of Michigan Information Transfer Source presented a panel discussion on “implementing 10/2002 Speakers representing both Michigan Chap- a fee based information service within a special library of ters of SLA (Judith Field and Paulette Groen from the a corporation or educational institution, for use by indi- Michigan Chapter, SLA and Leslie Burke of the Western/ viduals or companies not in competition with the corpo- Upper Peninsula Chapter, SLA) presented a pre- ration.” conference program before the Michigan Library Asso- ciation’s annual conference in Grand Rapids. The topic 2/1988 An informal talk on market research was pre- of the half-day program was “The Power to Perform: sented at the Strohaus in Detroit. Raymond Gross, Direc- How Professional and Personal Competencies Contrib- tor of Corporate Planning The Stroh Brewing Company, ute to Personal and Organizational Success.” was the speaker. 04/2003 Digital copyright issues was the 2/1989 The meeting was held at the Chrysler Informa- topic discussed by speaker Ruth Dukelow, tion Resources Center. Demonstrations included the Associate Director, Michigan Library Consor- Syndey Library System, network message capabilities, tium. Gale Group of Farmington Hills hosted OCR scanning, and shared databases, meeting held at the meeting. MSU. The topic “How to Help Patrons with Legal Re- search Problems” was also discussed. 11/2003 The Fall 2003 issue of the Michigan Bulletin was mailed electronically to members for the first time. *1990 TO 1997 RESEARCH IN PROGRESS* Moving to an electronic format corresponded with the Association’s electronic communication initiative.

1998-2004 05/2004 The Chapter’s seventy-fifth anniversary cele-

09/1998 Stephen Abram from HIS Canada addressed a bration took place in Dearborn with two events. Stephen joint meeting of the Western/Upper Peninsula and Abram, Vice President of Innovation, Sirsi Corporation, Michigan Chapters held at the Library of Michigan in was speaker for an afternoon audience at Henry Ford Lansing. Abrams emphasized that librarians have the skills to take on key roles in content management and Centennial Library on the topic “Administration and to knowledge management. Your Public.” “Survivor Library: Outwit, Outplay, Out-

09/1999 Chapter members were invited to attend “Our last.” At a dinner meeting, held later at the Dearborn Preferred Future Conference for Michigan Libraries,” a Inn, Cynthia Hill, President of SLA, addressed members two day event jointly sponsored by the Library of Michi- on the topic “Building on our Past, Creating our Future.” gan Board of Trustees, the Michigan and Western/ Upper Peninsula Chapters, SLA and other Michigan A letter of congratulations was received from First Lady based library organizations. Laura Bush

09/2000 Nettie Seabrooks, Chief Operating Officer and Thank you to our Researchers: Chief of Staff, City of Detroit spoke on “Knowledge Man- agement in Corporate and Government Environments.” 1926-1956 Beth Stanton (1989) Ms. Seabrooks, a trained librarian, worked for both the 1956-1977 Nancy Yee(2004) Detroit Public Library and GM prior to moving into the 1978-1989 Laura Nielson (2004) government sector. 1990-1997 Research in Progress 1998-2004 Nancy Yee (2004)

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