SLA Conference INFO-EXPO 2009

Authors: Julia Urwin, Affiliate Analyst; Ned May, Director & Lead Analyst

This report is designed for information providers and publishers. The annual SLA conference is a pivotal event for those in the information profession. Librarians, knowledge managers, technologists, key opinion leaders, small boutique information sellers, and corporate information giants gather. Each brings a unique agenda and perspective. As a long time industry analyzer, Outsell wanted to judge the effects of the economic crisis down the aisles of the conference exhibit hall, and to share impressions and implications with our clients. Outsell analysts at the conference spoke with representatives, reviewed products, and interviewed vendors and IM professionals. This report contains our findings:

- Analysis of the climate and registration at this year’s event;
- A summary of who attended;
- A look at new and interesting offerings on display;
- Essential actions for vendors.