Cancer Librarians Section (CLS) provides a forum for cooperation and communications among librarians having a interest in cancer-related libraries and information services. CLS promotes the continued development of cancer libraries, information resources and services.

Open to everyone!

CLS is working to get the word out that the CLS is not just for those who work in specialized cancer facilities. Most librarians have interaction with clients (health professional or consumer) who deal with cancer issues. The members of the CLS provide a unique resource to turn to when questions may arise. We will have a section update in MLA News soon that will mention our section benefits. Because of the size of CLS the opportunity to be involved in the leadership of the section is a significant benefit for those interested in pursing AHIP.

Catch up with section members at the following events:

Section Shuffle – Stop by to learn about our exciting section!
Date: Sunday May 18
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Room: Regency Ballroom C

2008 Business Meeting — We hope that you will attend the business meeting.
Date: Tuesday May 20th
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Room: Atlanta

Translational medicine and the library’s role
Date: Tuesday May 20th
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Room: Columbus EF.

We will have a panel of distinguished librarians who have worked in this area:

  • Terry Burton (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
  • Carolyn Reid (Weill Cornell Library)
  • Andrew Hamilton (Oregon Health & Science University)
  • Jon Eldredge (University Of New Mexico)

The panel will provide us with an overview of translational medicine: ­ what it is and the impact it will have on how we understand the epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapy of diseases. This will be followed by discussion of the role of the library in translational medicine within (particularly in CTSA ­, Clinical Translational Science Awards) and across institutions. Case studies of library programs in translational medicine will be featured, with an open discussion session to follow.

- Julia Esparza