Archive for May 9th, 2008
Friday, May 9th, 2008
International Museum of Surgical Science
A unique destination, a short ride from the Hyatt, is the International Museum of Surgical Science. View historical artifacts and exhibits exploring surgical themes across history and cultures:
View a rare working iron lung
Explore a turn-of-the-century apothecary shop
Learn about historical contributions of surgeons in Japan and in Latin America
The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from [...]
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
Opera at Millenium Park
Here’s a fun idea from a fellow MLA member, who may have read our previous post on performances in Chicago . . .
The unusual thing I am doing in Chicago is attending Chicago Opera Theater in the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, to see The Flowering Tree. It is a modern opera based on [...]
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
Events for Government Librarians
The Federal Libraries Section invites you to the following MLA ‘08 events:
About the Federal Libraries Section
The Federal Libraries Section is an organization of . . . Government Librarians. Our purpose is to improve library services through increased communication and cooperation among U.S. Government Libraries.
If you are interested in learning more about our section, please stop [...]
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
Find a New Job at the MLA ‘08 Placement Center
Whether you are seeking an entry-level position, an opportunity for advancement, a change of scenery, or a highly qualified employee, take advantage of the Job Placement Center located in the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Individual job seekers must register with the Job Placement Center by completing the Job Seeker Form (pdf).
The center is open:
Saturday, May 17 9:00 [...]
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
The Research Connection
The Research Section is sponsoring for the first time an informal 1.75-hour meeting called “The Research Connection.”
Sunday, May 18, 2008
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Hyatt/Water Tower
Continental Breakfast
This is a great opportunity for all MLA members interested in research to network with Research Section members and to learn more about Research Section activities and the new MLA [...]
