tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346856372024-03-05T19:23:25.950-08:00Vital Signs: Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 ConferenceValerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-74595265186634985252008-11-05T06:52:00.000-08:002008-11-05T06:54:13.277-08:00Information Mastery Slide PresentationTo get to the slides from Dr. Slawson's presentation, click on the link below to go to the MHSLA Home Page, MHSLA 2008 Conference Documents / Presentations and there you will see a link to the slides from Dr. Slawson's Information Mastery course.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mhsla.org/2008conference.htm">http://www.mhsla.org/2008conference.htm</a><br /><br />Or you can go directly to the link at <a href="http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/familymed/information_mastery/information_mastery_course.cfm">http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/familymed/information_mastery/information_mastery_course.cfm</a><br /><br />One thing to note, these are the slides for the 2-day Information Mastery course given to residents, medical students and others who take the course now being offered via Tufts University. There is much more information here than what was presented at the Midwest MLA / MHSLA conference. Also, many of the notes are available as well. You may want to view these slides in the "notes" view.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-31135232560792486922008-10-27T06:08:00.001-07:002008-10-27T06:08:56.604-07:00Conference EvaluationTo all Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference attendees:<br /> <br />The planning committee decided to do the conference evaluation on Survey Monkey this year. The link to the survey is below. Thanks for coming and thanks for your feedback! The deadline for submission is Nov. 15, 2008.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZVbeEz63RhM5fdDdrwOzSw_3d_3d">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZVbeEz63RhM5fdDdrwOzSw_3d_3d</a>Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-61207226552957327822008-10-06T10:14:00.000-07:002008-10-06T10:15:04.287-07:00Construction AlertThose traveling by car via I-75 from the south will need to detour at some point due to construction. I-75 is completely closed for a few miles in downtown Detroit. You may follow the posted detour signs which will take you to I-275 North and then back to I-75 via I-94 East. Another shorter detour to consider is to stay on I-75 a little longer and get off on M-39 West, which is Southfield Rd in Allen Park. There will be about a 2 mile stretch of surface road in Allen Park but you will be able to get onto I-94 East sooner. In either case you will take I-94 East to Detroit to I-75 North to get to the hotel in Troy.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-58699229387734730522008-09-29T13:05:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:31:47.000-07:00Check Out The Conference Blog!Clare Leibfarth has graciously volunteered to blog the Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference, as she has done for the past two Midwest Conferences. She has already posted several items on her blog, ConnectMidwest, which can be found at <a href="http://midwestmla.org/ConnectMidwest/">http://midwestmla.org/ConnectMidwest/</a><br /><br />You can contact her at <a href="mailto:cleibfar@kent.edu ">cleibfar@kent.edu </a>if you have suggestions for blog entries.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-15862734947002939902008-09-22T08:14:00.000-07:002008-09-22T08:17:28.318-07:00Hotel RoomsJust a reminder that there are still plenty of rooms available at the Troy Marriot - both doubles and singles. Keep in mind, though, that you cannot book the double-bed rooms online. Instead, you must call or email Lucy Micakaj, the Marriott Hotel Group Room Coordinator. Lucy can be reached at (248) 680-9663 or <a href="mailto:lucy.micakaj@marriott.com">lucy.micakaj@marriott.com</a>. If you had trouble booking a room at the Marriott, please contact Lucy. If you?ve booked a room at a different hotel, please consider moving to the Marriott. Staying at the conference hotel will be much more convenient and would help us reach our room commitment. Thank you!<br /><br />Nancy Bulgarelli MSLS<br />Accommodations ChairValerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-10207135744024730242008-09-17T07:14:00.001-07:002008-09-17T07:14:56.928-07:00Program ChangeThere has been a last minute program change to the 2008 Midwest MLA/MHSLA Conference. M.J. Tooey, Executive Director of the Health Science and Human Services Library at the University of Maryland and former MLA President, will be the new plenary speaker. In her address, “Vital Signs, Bottom Lines: Remaining Relevant in Interesting Times”, she will discuss strategies for surviving, growing and thriving in the changing healthcare environment.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-75928636621948813532008-09-15T07:48:00.000-07:002008-09-15T07:55:03.525-07:00Ride Sharing from the Airport to the HotelThose flying into the Detroit Metro Airport may want to consider coordinating a shared taxi ride to the Marriott hotel in Troy. Due to distance and current fuel prices the trip is costly.<br /><br />If you want help finding others willing to share a ride to the hotel, as soon as you have booked a flight send an email to Patty Supnick at <a href="mailto:psupnick@dmc.org">psupnick@dmc.org</a>. Include: <br />1. "08 Conf Transpo" in the subject line <br />2. Flight information - airline, flight number, arrival day and time<br />3. Contact information<br /><br />We will send you the names of those arriving around the same time that are willing to share a ride. You may contact them and coordinate your trip to the hotel. We cannot guarantee a ride share so will let you know if there are none that have come to our attention.<br /><br />To see transportation options on the conference website go to <a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/transportation.htm">http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/transportation.htm</a>.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-25193952222989732792008-08-12T07:47:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:48:32.528-07:00Midwest Chapter Stipends AvailableThe Midwest Chapter/MLA is offering a total of $2,000 to support member attendance at the 2008 Midwest MLA/MSHLA Annual Meeting. Two Annual Meeting Scholarships ($500 each) are available to qualified library science students, and two Professional Development Awards (also $500 each) are available to Chapter librarians who have never attended the Annual Meeting.<br /> <br />The application deadline is August 18, 2008. Additional information and application forms are available at: <a href="http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/">http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/</a><br /><br /> <br />Sheryl Stevens, Chair<br />Awards & Scholarships Committee<br />Midwest Chapter/MLA<br /><a href="mailto:sheryl.stevens@utoledo.edu">sheryl.stevens@utoledo.edu</a>Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-8245894027425835132008-07-29T06:28:00.000-07:002008-07-29T06:34:19.959-07:00MHSLA Conference Scholarships AvailableThe Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA) is pleased to offer three scholarships for the upcoming Midwest MLA/MHSLA Fall Conference.<br /><br />--Member scholarship (1) -- Applicant must be a member of MHSLA who has never attended the MHSLA annual conference before.<br />--Student scholarship (2) -- Applicants must be students at either Wayne State University or the University of Michigan in the Library and Information Science program. Preference will be given to students interested in health science librarianship.<br /> <br />The scholarship includes a full conference registration, including 1 CE course, meetings, lodging, meals, and mileage. Scholarship awardees are expected to write a brief summary of their conference experience for MHSLA and assist at the registration/hospitality desk.<br /> <br />To apply please submit a completed application via mail, fax, or email. <br />--<a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/MHSLA Member Scholarship Form 08.doc">Member Scholarship Application</a><br />--<a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/MHSLA Student Scholarship Form 08.doc">Student Scholarship Application</a><br /> <br />If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact Janet Zimmerman, MHSLA President at <a href="mailto:janet.zimmmerman@beaumont.edu">janet.zimmerman@beaumont.edu</a><br /> <br />Deadline for application is Friday August, 22, 2008.<br /> <br />Awardees will be notified by September 3, 2008. <br /> <br />Janet Zimmerman, Director, Library Information Services <br />Beaumont Hospitals <br />3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. <br />Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769 <br />248-898-1751 <br /><a href="mailto:janet.zimmmerman@beaumont.edu">janet.zimmmerman@beaumont.edu</a>Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-58328951905629021002008-07-21T08:28:00.000-07:002008-07-24T08:55:38.031-07:00Marriott Double RoomsThere are a limited number of double rooms available at the Troy Marriott. However, you cannot reserve them with the Marriott online reservation form. Please contact Lucy Micakaj, the Troy Marriott Hotel Group Room Coordinator at (248) 680-9663 or <a href="mailto:lucy.micakaj@marriott.com ">lucy.micakaj@marriott.com </a>to make your reservation. Her hours are 7am-3:30pm; please leave a message if she is not there.<br /><br />If you are interested in a single room, you can make your reservation online. Please visit <a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/hotel-reservations.htm">http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/hotel-reservations.htm </a>for further information.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-57440101208357268492008-07-01T13:29:00.000-07:002008-07-23T06:10:59.529-07:00Online Registration is Now AvailableThe online registration form is now available! Visit <a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/registration.htm">http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/registration.htm</a>. Payments for registration may be made by credit card or check. Whether paying by credit card or check, please fill out the online form. When you get to the end of the form, click on the "Calculate Order" button and you will have an opportunity to print out the form for payment by check.<br /><br />Full registration includes continental breakfasts on Sunday and Tuesday, a breakfast buffet on Monday, and buffet lunches on Sunday and Monday. In addition, full registration includes one ticket to the Welcome Reception on Saturday and one ticket to the special event at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sunday evening. <br /><br />A continental breakfast will also be provided for Saturday and Tuesday CE participants.<br /><br />The deadline for registration is September 1st. After September 1st, a $50.00 late fee will be charged.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-40233948567849908352008-05-30T06:00:00.000-07:002008-06-02T12:01:21.473-07:00Hotel ReservationsHotel Reservation Information<br /> <br />The Troy Marriott is now accepting reservations for the conference. Call 800-228-9290 or go online <a href="http://marriott.com/dtttt?groupCode=mgrmgra&app=resvlink">http://marriott.com/dtttt?groupCode=mgrmgra&app=resvlink</a> to book your room.<br /><br />Conference attendees will receive the special room rate of $119.00 for October 16 - 20, with October 21st as the checkout date. You must use the Conference Group Code MGRMGRA to book your room. Contact Nancy Bulgarelli, Accomodations Chair, at <a href="mailto:nbulgar1@hfhs.org ">nbulgar1@hfhs.org </a>if you have any questions.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-35797467270987458112008-04-14T11:59:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:32:43.814-07:00Call For PostersThe 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: <a href="http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html">http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html</a>. <br /><br />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 <a href="mailto:btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com">btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com</a>. Notification will be sent if the abstract is not accepted.<br /><br />Beth Trapp<br />Library Information Services<br />Beaumont Hospital<br />3601 West Thirteen Mile Road<br />Royal Oak, MI 48073<br /><br />Ph: (248) 898-1750<br />Fax: (248) 898-1060<br /><br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com">btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com</a>Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-48792535476837219172008-04-07T07:41:00.001-07:002008-04-07T07:49:53.454-07:00Vital Signs Legend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_aMHJxMxRJFuJ6A51AMoTQxLCLk1VP0yagJmqB6GW0tJ07Yfd4iMMh7w0pCzuTdiXQ3QsgNi0GZLQxxajid4Ym7i48KiApXMCB8R2aLxMzkf2xW9xx3HblVA3kZE4oRMacFv/s1600-h/Vital+Signs+Legend.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_aMHJxMxRJFuJ6A51AMoTQxLCLk1VP0yagJmqB6GW0tJ07Yfd4iMMh7w0pCzuTdiXQ3QsgNi0GZLQxxajid4Ym7i48KiApXMCB8R2aLxMzkf2xW9xx3HblVA3kZE4oRMacFv/s400/Vital+Signs+Legend.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186515502072649714" /></a><br />The theme of our conference is "Vital Signs: Keeping You and Your Library Vibrant and Healthy." Here is the legend for the Vital Signs we use with the program and continuing education classes.Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-57399292901522756682008-04-07T06:00:00.000-07:002008-04-07T11:01:36.499-07:00Conference Tote BagsTo keep the planet "vibrant and healthy" we will not be providing bags at this conference. Please recycle and "BYOB" (bring your own bag!).Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-69846081670639115902008-02-27T10:02:00.000-08:002008-02-27T10:16:31.285-08:00Call for PapersThe Program Committee of the Midwest Chapter / MLA invites proposals for contributed papers for the 2008 Meeting. Information on requirements and deadlines can be found <a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/call-for-papers.htm">here</a>. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2008 so don't delay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-7812584727613320872008-02-19T11:21:00.000-08:002008-02-19T13:09:24.963-08:00Stipends for the Midwest Chapter/MLA MeetingFour $500 stipends are available from the Midwest Chapter/MLA to support member attendance at the 2008 Annual Meeting. <br /> <br />Members who are library science students or who have graduated within the past year are encouraged to apply for the two Annual Meeting Scholarships. Members who have one year of professional library experience but have never attended a Chapter meeting are encouraged to apply for the two Professional Development Awards.<br /> <br />Check out the Chapter's "Awards" Web page for complete application information. (<a href="http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/">http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/</a>) <br /> <br />Sheryl Stevens, Chair<br />Awards & Scholarships Committee<br />Midwest Chapter/MLA<br /><a href="mailto:sheryl.stevens@utoledo.edu">sheryl.stevens@utoledo.edu</a>Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-60663690452893843282008-01-15T07:16:00.000-08:002008-01-17T11:50:32.768-08:00Transportation informationDriving directions and transportation options to Detroit are now available on the <a href="http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/transportation_directions.doc">Midwest MLA / MSHLA 2008 Conference web site</a> and <a href="http://midwest2008conference.wikispaces.com/Transportation">the wiki</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34685637.post-80447541542850738652007-11-15T06:23:00.000-08:002008-09-11T06:50:24.063-07:00Welcome!Welcome to the web site for the <strong>Midwest Chapter MLA / MHSLA Joint Conference</strong>. <br /><br />The conference is scheduled for October 17-21, 2008 at the <a href="http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtttt-detroit-marriott-troy/?ptnr=thayer_dtttt_banner">Troy Marriott </a>in Troy, Michigan. The conference hotel is located approximately 12 miles north of Detroit, just a 1/4 mile from the freeway. The conference is sponsored by <strong><a href="http://www.mhsla.org">MHSLA, the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association</a></strong>. Local arrangements are provided by <strong><a href="http://www.mdmlg.org">MDMLG, the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group</a></strong>. The Conference Planning Committee has been working diligently to finalize speakers and program offerings. <br /><br />A Sneak Preview...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-KAg-D0roRMkyFE6WWiiXvsgXrysPwNc1HvPwabd4wK1YprEUxE5ScFMW96bs4TYI-wlDTFWwYk9jty5vec_XwYIiiHeoR1qlLhnOzPbD7-Y3pUPuf22AEFOaXL_T75_R3fM/s1600-h/ebert-deena2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-KAg-D0roRMkyFE6WWiiXvsgXrysPwNc1HvPwabd4wK1YprEUxE5ScFMW96bs4TYI-wlDTFWwYk9jty5vec_XwYIiiHeoR1qlLhnOzPbD7-Y3pUPuf22AEFOaXL_T75_R3fM/s200/ebert-deena2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143202773441534386" /></a><br />Come and learn about the FISH! Leadership Philosophy at the opening and keynote address when <a href="http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx?nodeid=16904">Deena Ebbert, FISH! Philosopher and motivational speaker</a>, presents an event that is vibrant, compelling, insightful and provocative. Fire your imagination, expand your perspective, and invite powerful communication in the workplace. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring experience! <br /><br /><br /><strong>Check out your vital signs by choosing from the following CE opportunities:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Pulse</strong><br />--Adult Learning – 8 hours <br />--Advanced Pubmed – 4 hours <br />--Patient Safety – 4 hours<br /><strong>Respiration</strong><br />--Community Assessment – 3 hours<br />--Impacting Health Disparities – 4 hours <br />--Screencasting – 8 hours <br />--Effective Survey Design – 4 hours <br /><strong>Blood Pressure</strong><br />--Information Mastery - 8 hours<br />--Overcoming Overwhelm – 4 hours<br />--Technology Forum: Wiki’s, Widgets, and Whatchamacallits – No CE’s offered for this session<br /><br /><br /><strong>Concurrent sessions will also be available on the following topics:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Pulse</strong><br />--Competency-Based Medical Education <br />--Health Literacy <br /><strong>Respiration</strong><br />--Education Commons: More Breathing Room <br /><strong>Blood Pressure</strong><br />--Mass Digitization <br />--Project Management <br /><strong>Temperature</strong><br />--Using Medical Poetry to Reduct Health Disparities<br />--Presenting With a Passion<br /><br /><br />There is a Conference Wiki available for use by the attendees. If you need a roommate, want restaurant recommendations, or suggestions of places to visit locally, please feel free to use the wiki. It is open to everyone and registration is not necessary to post information to the wiki. The wiki is located at <a href="http://midwest2008conference.wikispaces.com/">http://midwest2008conference.wikispaces.com/</a>. <br /><br />Finally, you may want to consider subscribing to the RSS feed for this web site. You will then be notified when new items are added, such as the tentative program or the registration information. <br /><br />If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact any of the following key individuals:<br /><br />Ellen O'Donnell, Conference Coordinator<br /><a href="mailto:ellen.odonnell@stjohn.org">ellen.odonnell@stjohn.org</a><br />(313) 343-3734<br /><br />Sandra Martin, Local Arrangements Chair<br /><a href="mailto:smartin@med.wayne.edu">smartin@med.wayne.edu</a><br />(313) 577-6665<br /><br />Janet Zimmerman, MHSLA Conference Planning Chair<br /><a href="mailto:janet_zimmerman@beaumont.edu">janet_zimmerman@beaumont.edu</a><br />(248) 898-1751<br /><br />Alexia Estabrook, Website, Blog and Wiki Subcommittee<br /><a href="mailto:alexia.estabrook@providence-stjohnhealth.org">alexia.estabrook@providence-stjohnhealth.org</a><br />(248) 849-3294<br /><br />Valerie Reid, Website, Blog and Wiki Subcommittee<br /><a href="mailto:vreid1@sladen.hfhs.org">vreid1@sladen.hfhs.org</a><br />(313) 916-2550Valerie Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02264044328635618028noreply@blogger.com0