Strategic Plan

The San Andreas Chapter, the Technology Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, proactively advances our profession such that we direct the evolution of our future roles.

Organization

Provide a fiscally and administratively sound organization for the benefit of the membership.

Operate the Chapter in a business-like manner Understand the demographics of the Chapter's membership Lobby SLA headquarters to ensure that the Chapter's concerns are addressed Provide an overall structure that enables the implementation the strategic plan

Membership

Provide relevant services to the membership.

Enable members to proactively manage change by providing services that will encourage the membership and the profession to flourish in the 21st century Provide a supportive environment to encourage networking and the building of relevant skills Promote an active membership Provide relevant services appropriate to the membership's varing levels of experience and interest

Technology

Actively use and benefit from the technology that our geographic region produces.

Pursue identification of the Chapter as "The Technology Chapter" Use technology to deliver the Chapter's products and services Provide a forum to showcase our organizations's products and our skills in applying them Investigate and promote new uses of technology in information services

Community Awareness

Increase the business community's awareness of the value of information specialists and their skills.