The award is bestowed on an SLA member for raising visibility, awareness and appreciation of the information profession or the association at large. Lachance was honored for her six years as SLA's leader and representative and her work to enhance the profile of the association and the information profession.
"Janice has elevated the status of SLA and the profession in general and has served us extremely well as a global ambassador," says 2010 SLA President Anne Caputo. "I am so pleased to be able to recognize her achievements with this honor, and I know that she will continue to live up to the spirit of this award for many years to come."
Lachance is a popular speaker and commentator at information industry events as well as the champion, spokesperson and public face for SLA and its nearly 11,000 members across the globe. Lachance travels extensively to promote the association to library and information groups and educate decision makers, executives and government representatives about the value of information professionals in today's knowledge economy
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