Call for proposals: MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Chezire Aclimandos

The Planning Committee of the MLGSCA/NCNMLG chapters of the Medical Library Association invites proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2013 Joint Meeting. The meeting will be held in La Jolla, CA on July 24-26, 2013 at the University of California, San Diego’s Price Center. The conference theme is Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity and can encompass a variety of topics. Projects, services, innovations, lessons learned, and success stories which illustrate how we are celebrating opportunity during continual change are all possible paper or poster topics. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2013.

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Judith W. Mills

JudithDear Colleagues and Friends,

In the ancient Roman mythology and religion the god Janus symbolizes beginnings and transitions.  Janus, the two-faced god looks back to the past and looks toward the future.  With the passing of 2012, our chapter has written another successful six months to the pages of its history. Here are a few highlights of the accomplishments of 2012.

Starting on June 1st we transitioned from the 2011/2012-service year to 2012/2013 year, by having the previous elected officers and committees members pass the torch to the newly elected officers and committee members.

During that business meeting we formed five committees: an Outreach Committee, a Bylaws/Nominating/Election Committee, a Communications Committee a Membership Committee and the Professional Development Committee.  Although the number of the committees is fewer our commitment to them is strong. Continue reading →

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NCNMLG Executive Board Meeting: Dec. 11, 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Bijan Esfahani

Agenda: 

Minutes from Nov. 6, 2012 business meeting | Announcements | Treasurer’s Report | Quad Meeting MOU | 2013 Exec. Board & Bus. Meetings | Professional Development Committee | RML Rep Access to NCNMLG Listserv | Financial Planning and MLA’s Fundraising Letter | Archives | Mentoring | Misc.  Continue reading →

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Beverly McLeod, Tufte and the World Visualized

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Bijan Esfahani

Beverly McLeod

Beverly McLeod, PhD, MLIS was one of the winners of NCNMLG’s professional development grant. One of the requirements for the winners is to report on their continuing education experience. She looks at the world of information visualization, and shares her experience of attending a session by the vis maestro Edward Tufte.

Beverly currently serves as the Library Services Manager, Health Sciences Library.  Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center. 

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An interview with Marilyn Tinsley, now Research Services Librarian at Stanford Lane Library

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Chezire Aclimandos

Tinsley-MarilynThe story is about natural curiosity, love of knowledge and professional passion. Marilyn started her medical librarian career after acquiring a degree in anthropology. A combination of factors made her discover she had an inclination for librarianship. An aptitude test had shown her natural strength and abilities match those of librarians and teachers. Her job at Stanford in the pharmacology department gave her the opportunity to have frequent interactions with reference librarians at Lane. She felt the need for bigger challenges and higher satisfaction. She decided to acquire an MLS and started as an assistant in the inter-library loan department at Lane. Lane library director at the time thought it best she and another junior librarian acquire experience as librarians in other institutions before he could transfer them to higher positions. Continue reading →

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Spotlight: Julia Kochi & MLA Nominating Committee

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Bijan Esfahani

Kochi-JuliaJulia Kochi, Director of Collections and User Services at the UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management sat down with our bloggers (Bijan Esfahani and Chezire Aclimandos) to discuss her nomination for the MLA Nominating Committee.  Here is Julia from the Nov. 30th conversation.

Can you please tell us a little bit about the position for which you are running?
I am running for the MLA nominating committee, which is the group that comes up with the names for the president and the board elections for next year.

Had you run for this post in the past?
Yes, I have.  I served on the nominating committee a number of years ago.  At the time I had run and won the seat, I had run as part of NCNMLG (the nominee to the MLA nominating committee).
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Spotlight: Michelle Henley & MLA Nominating Commitee

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Bijan Esfahani

Michelle Henley, Coordinator of Instruction and Consultation Services at the Barnett-Briggs Medical Library at San Francisco General Hospital sat down with our bloggers to talk about her nomination for the MLA Nominating Committee. Here is the scoop from the Nov. 30th conversation.

Can you please tell us the position for which you are running?
I am one of the nominees for the MLA nominating committee for 2013/14.

What interested you in the position?
I was actually selected by a board member and I became a nominee through the board.
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NCNMLG Business Meeting: Nov. 6, 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Bijan Esfahani

Agenda: Committees Report | Mentoring | Ysabel Bertolucci | Upcoming events

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NCNMLG Business Meeting: 2 Days Left To Register!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by NCNMLG Admin

Dear Colleagues.

As our Country is approaching the day of the next Presidential election our chapter is feverishly preparing for its next business meeting. Both events will take place on November 6. It is our civil duties to both vote and be active community members.  So on that day please vote and also attend our next meeting at the Delancey Street Foundation. Our  NCNMLG members’ expectations are heightened as this is a very special meeting because the guest of honor will be none other than  Jane Blumenthal, 2012-2013 MLA President.  Jane’s reputation is that she is a dynamic personable speaker, therefore we looking forward to an hour of lively interactive discussion with her. Continue reading →

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MLA President Jane Blumenthal

Posted on October 28, 2012 by NCNMLG Admin

As our Country is approaching the day of the next Presidential election our chapter is feverishly preparing for its next business meeting. Both events will take place on November 6. It is our civil duties to both vote and be active community members. So on that day please vote and also attend our next meeting at the Delancey Street Foundation. Our NCNMLG members’ expectations are heightened as this is a very special meeting because the guest of honor will be none other than Jane Blumenthal, 2012-2013 MLA President. Jane’s reputation is that she is a dynamic personable speaker, therefore we looking forward to an hour of lively interactive discussion with her.
“Jane has more than 30 years experience in information and library services. She has earned a bachelor degree from the College of William Continue reading →

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