NCSLA greatly appreciates EBSCO’s generous sponsorship  of our September event, Creating the Future We Want – Featuring 2012 SLA President Brent  Mai.

http://www.ebscohost.com

Established in 1944, EBSCO is the world’s leading information agent providing consultative services and cutting-edge technology for managing and accessing quality content, including print and e-journals, e-packages, research databases, e-books and more. Now more than ever libraries and research organizations are looking for new ways to manage their collections more efficiently. EBSCO Information Services has developed “e” discovery solutions, including EBSCO A-to-Z^® and LinkSource^® , as well as management solutions such as EBSCONET^®, EBSCONET^® ERM Essentials^® and EBSCO MARC Updates. These services offer unparalleled integration to help librarians save time and money while empowering their users.

http://www.ebsco.com 

Welcome to the North Carolina Chapter of SLA. We value the support of our vendor/partners and look forward to creating mutually beneficial relationships with a wide range of organizations.

Who are our members?
Our members manage, locate, and disseminate information to support professional workplaces. You can find our members working as directors, managers, researchers, and specialists in information centers, knowledge management departments, professional online and consultants’ services, academic and government institutions, law firms, nonprofits, and much more.

Why sponsor NCSLA programs?
Partnering with NCSLA can provide your organization with access to a wide range of information professionals in North Carolina. Our members represent a mix of corporations, non-profits, government agencies and academic institutions, and they have a variety of information and information management needs.

What can NCSLA offer you?
In return for your support, NCSLA offers:
•    Advertising on our website
•    Venues for promoting products, services, and messages
•    Lead generation
•    Insight into the needs of our members

We offer various opportunities for support:

After-Work Happy Hour Sponsorship
We have strong attendance at after-work happy hours, which are informal occasions for members to catch up with one another. They are often held in the Triangle area but are sometimes held in the Triad area. ($100)
•    One company representative can attend the happy hour.
•    Receive recognition in all event announcements, including emails and the NCSLA website, and in the calendar of events.
•    Publish your logo and web site on NCSLA’s Partners Page.

Workshop Sponsorships
NCSLA offers several professional development workshops per year. They are intended for members to learn new skills and network with one another. We offer three levels of workshop sponsorships:

Silver  Workshop Sponsorship ($300)
•    One company representative can attend the workshop.
•    Recognition from the podium at the workshop
•    Receive recognition in all event announcements, including emails and the NCSLA website, and in the calendar of events.
•    Receive a contact list of all NCSLA attendees.
•    Distribute your promotional materials at a sponsored exhibit table and/or dining tables.
•    Publish your logo and website on the NCSLA website for 3 months.

Gold Workshop Sponsorship ($400)
•    The Silver package, plus:
•    Publish your logo and website on the NCSLA website for 6 months.

Platinum Workshop Sponsorship ($500)
•    The Gold package, plus:
•    Your representative can address the workshop audience for up to  15 minutes.

Officer Travel Sponsorship    
Sponsor support for our officers to travel to the annual SLA Conference. ($1,000)
•    Publish your logo and website on the NCSLA website for one year (January – December).
•    Receive special recognition at the NCSLA Annual Banquet in December
•    Receive a contact list of all attendees at the NCSLA Banquet in December

Other sponsorship opportunities may be available.  NCSLA will partner  with you to create a sponsorship package that meets the needs of your business.  Please contact our fundraising chair at ncsla@yahoo.com to inquire about sponsorships.

Many thanks to Jvenu for sponsoring our April 2012 Networking Happy Hour at Boylan Bridge Brewpub in Raleigh!

 The mission of Jvenu is to become a trusted source for information and consulting. It  is a company that publishes analyses about technology and social tools having an impact on the information industry. Advertising, consulting, and workshops are offered to enhance users experience with various popular web applications.

For more information you can visit Jvenu at www.jvenu.com.

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