A research agenda for special libraries |
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| Authors: | Liana Sayer |
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| Institution: | (1) Special Libraries Association, 1700 18th Street, N.W., 20009 Washington, DC |
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| Abstract: | The Special Libraries Association (SLA), an international professional association that represents 14,000 information resource
experts, is a key influence in defining and meeting the research priorities of the special library community. In June 1986,
SLA's Board of Directors formed the Special Committee on Research with the charge of determining if a research program was
a necessity for SLA, and, if so, to establish a'comprehensive research strategy, in particular focusing on issues especially
relevant to special librarianship and information management. In June 1988, The Board of Directors voted to establish an in-house
research department and a standing Research Committee, which formulated a research agenda subsequently approved by the Board
in June 1989. SLA's research agenda sets forth priorities and serves as the keystone to all research conducted by and for
the Association. In June 1990, the SLA Board of Directors reaffirmed the Association's commitment to research by approving
the Strategic Planning Committee's recommendation that research be one of the top priorities for the next five years. This
article reviews SLA's research agenda, current research activities and future priorities, and comments on the importance of
research to the special library community. |
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