The Midwest MLA/ MHSLA Program Committee invites poster session proposals for the Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference in Troy, Michigan, October 17-21, 2008. Here is an opportunity to present your research, best practices, library services, technologies and all health sciences ideas in relation to the overall theme: “Vital Signs: keeping you and your library vibrant and healthy.” Supporting vital themes include Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, and Temperature. Guidelines for structured abstracts can be found at: http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html.

Poster dimensions need to be 3' x 4' to fit on a conference-supplied easel. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics on Monday, October 20th, 11:00am-12:15pm. Deadline for abstract submission is May 31, 2008, with electronic submission preferred to btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com. Notification will be sent if the abstract is not accepted.

Beth Trapp
Library Information Services
Beaumont Hospital
3601 West Thirteen Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Ph: (248) 898-1750
Fax: (248) 898-1060

E-mail: btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com