Rapidly evolving
technology and the current state of economic scarcity
is creating a new environment in the fields of information
science and substance abuse. Organizational and information
"silos" of the past are no longer effective
because they foster competition, complacency, redundancy,
isolation and suspicion in an environment that requires
collaboration, accessibility, efficiency, responsiveness
and sustainability.
How can we, as information scientists and professionals
in substance abuse and related fields,
view this need for change as an opportunity instead
of a crisis? How can we step out of our silos to break
down barriers to communication, create reciprocal
partnerships and find new and sustainable ways to
present information to the diverse populations we
serve?
SALIS is planning its 2012 conference
with speakers to interest those working in prevention,
treatment, and libraries. It will be hosted by Stephanie
Asteriadis and Marie Tully of the Nevada
Prevention Resource Center at the University
of Nevada, Reno campus. The conference itself will be held
on campus; attendees will stay at the
Silver
Legacy Resort Casino, a landmark in downtown Reno.
Conference organizers have negotiated a very favorable
hotel rate to make this event affordable.
The Call-for-Abstracts is now posted! To receive full consideration, please submit your abstract by the deadline on February 24, 2012. We look foward to your participation!
