"The State of the News Media 2009"

The introduction to the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism's annual report on the State of the News Media says it all: "This is the sixth edition of our annual report on the State of the News Media in the United States. It is also the bleakest."

This is hardly a surprise given the economy, the rising cost of newsprint, a decrease in advertising and a myriad of other factors I'm sure you've been reading about.

Sigh.

NPR's "Talk of the Nation" devoted a segment to the report today.

SLA Information Professional of Tomorrow video contest

My colleague Stan Friedman has created a video, "Info Pros Top 10," one of 16 videos vying to win the SLA Information Professional of Tomorrow video contest. If Stan's video wins, he receives a cash prize and the News Division and New York Chapter will receive $1,000 to aid in programming. As the News Division's program planner for this year's annual conference, I can tell you that $1,000 would come in handy.

SLA members have until March 31 to cast their votes. Videos can be viewed as much as you would like, but only one vote is allowed in each category. (professional and student).

Vote at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=AZPgPhfG1NAbQheNZtAiSQ_3d_3d

Here's Stan's video: