The 2003 Special Libraries Association (SLA) conference took place in New York between 9th and 11th June 2003.
FreePint's William Hann and Annabel Colley were able to attend this large conference of information professionals due to financial support from Factiva.
Below are a selection of photos from the conference and associated shin-digs. Do also read:
Peter Clarke giving his speech as this year's SLA European Special Librarian of the Year (see Dispatch 1).
Annabel Colley in Times Square with the vertical Factiva illuminated advert appearing directly above her head (see 'New York Happenings' in Dispatch 4).
Dinner and drinks under the soaring 'bubble lifts' (sorry, elevators!) in the Marriott.
Panel discussion. Chaired by Jane Dysart, with (from left) Stephen Abram (FreePint interview to appear shortly), George Plosker and Gary Price (ResourceShelf). See 'Key Themes Emerging' in Dispatch 2.
William Hann and Clare Hart, relieved to have flawlessly introduced Madeleine Albright to thousands of delegates. No mean feat.
Voting on the name change from 'Special Libraries Association' to possibly 'SLA' or 'Information Professionals International'.
The motion didn't pass and so the name stays the same (see 'Stop Press', Dispatch 3).
Enjoying cocktails at the Swets reception at the Tavern on the Green, Central Park.
SLA European Chapter Board members (from left) Neil Infield, Sylvia James, William Hann (FreePint), Kate Arnold and husband Chris.
