MLA ‘08 Blog

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 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 18 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 19 9:00 a.m.–noon, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 20 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The NMFT Breakfast is a free event held in honor of MLA’s newest members and members who are attending MLA Annual for the first time. You will have opportunities to network with other new members; to meet MLA leadership; and learn about how MLA and conference are organized.

The breakfast is by invitation only, ticketed event. There is no charge for the breakfast, but registration is required. Please select the breakfast on the meeting registration form. You will receive your ticket at registration.

The NMFT breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 18^th, 7:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. in the Regency Ballroom A of the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The presentation will start at 8 a.m. and will be interactive by using an audience response system.

For information, contact mlams2@mlahq.org or 312.419.9094 x13

- Dean Hendrix, MLA Membership Committee

Will you be in Chicago for MLA on either Thursday, May 15 or Friday, May 16 and looking for a place for dinner with librarian colleagues?

Contact Gerald Dujsik at gdujsik@ico.edu to sign up for a specific Dine-Around. Contact the host if you have questions about the food, meeting time/place, etc.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Erwin: An American Café and Bar
2925 N. Halstead (map)

• Limit to Diners: 5
• Meeting Place: MLA Hospitality Desk at the Hyatt
• Meeting Time: 5:30 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 6 pm
• Price estimation: $40-$50 per person plus tax and tip and cab ($$63-76)
• Host: Jim Shedlock, j-shedlock@northwestern.edu

Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams (map)

• Limit to Diners: 7
• Meeting Place: MLA Hospitality Desk at the Hyatt
• Meeting Time: 6 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 6:30 pm
• Price estimation: Main entrees $17-$29
• Host: Pat Pinkowski, Patricia.Pinkowski@alz.org
• Additional Info: Those who want to take a cab can meet us there. The restaurant offers vegetarian options in addition to a wide selection of meats. It also offers a large selection of teas and Russian vodkas. They will give us separate checks.

RL (Ralph Lauren) Restaurant
115 E. Chicago Avenue (map)

• Limit to Diners: 7
• Meeting Place: MLA Hospitality Desk at the Hyatt
• Meeting Time: 5:30 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 6:00 pm
• Price estimation: Main entrees $19-$42
• Host: Carol Jeuell, cjeuell@childrensmemorial.org

Friday, May 16, 2008

La Petite Amelia
618 Church Street, Evanston, IL (near Hotel Orrington)

• Limit to Diners: 7
• Meeting Place: Lobby of the Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL
• Meeting Time: 6:30 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 6:45 pm
• Price estimation: Main entrees $10-$25
• Host: Ramune Kubilius, r-kubilius@northwestern.edu

Redfish Restaurant
400 N. State Street (map)

• Limit to Diners: 6
• Meeting Place: MLA Hospitality Desk at the Hyatt
• Meeting Time: 6:30 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 7:00 pm
• Price estimation: Main entrees $17-$24
• Host: Dianne Olson, dolson@lumc.edu

Tavern at the Park
130 E. Randolph (at the Prudential Plaza)

• Limit to Diners: 7
• Meeting Place: MLA Hospitality Desk at the Hyatt
• Meeting Time: 7:00 pm
• Dinner Reservation: 7:30 pm
• Price estimation: Main entrees $17-$38
• Host: Dalia Kleinmuntz, DKleinmuntz@enh.org
• Additional Info: Reservation under Kleinmuntz. 2 block stroll.

• Need help deciphering the conference booklet and choosing what programs to attend?
• Want to know which social events have free food, drink and entertainment?
• Need a friendly and familiar face to introduce you to other members?
• Are you curious about what a specific MLA chapter, section, special interest group or committee can do for you?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, register to participate in Colleague Connection!

Providing opportunities to meet new colleagues, build your professional network, discuss new ideas and maximize your time in Chicago, Colleague Connection pairs newer members or first-time meeting attendees with returning, more experienced members during the 2008 Annual Conference.

Experienced members benefit from Colleague Connection, too! Mentoring a colleague during the conference can expand your professional network, expose you to new ideas and see the conference from a fresh perspective. In addition, you will get the satisfaction of helping someone, and there’s no greater reward than that! Don’t be left out! Register at: http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/hsl/cc2008.asp

If you register by Sunday, May 11th, you will be guaranteed to receive your mentor or mentee before leaving for the meeting. After May 11th, members will still be able to sign up via the Web or in-person at the conference.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Dean Hendrix at dhendrix@buffalo.edu or 716. 829.3900 x112.

- Dean Hendrix, MLA Membership Committee

The Medical Library Association (MLA) Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee (PRRC) is pleased to announce the Annual Meeting’s (Chicago) Personalized Résumé Clinic.

Call for volunteers and participants:

The PRRC needs volunteer reviewers willing to spend 1 hour minimum, assisting participants (reviewees) with the creation of their cover letters and résumés. Each reviewee will have 15-20 minutes with a reviewer. During that time, the reviewer will critique the résumé and cover letter and offer tips and advice for improvement.

If you routinely receive cover letters and résumés (e.g., directors, associate directors, human resources officers, etc.), we encourage you help out. The hours of the Résumé Clinic are: Sunday May 18th, 3:00pm-5:00pm; Monday May 19th 10:00a-12noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm and Tuesday May 20th, 10:00am-1:00pm. These hours have been selected to avoid conflict with major conference events.

Volunteer Reviewers:

If you would be willing to serve as a reviewer, please contact Carolyn Warmann Carolyn.warmann@usd.edu , who will work with you to schedule a time slot for service.

Participants:

If you would like to set-up an appointment to have your résumé and cover letter reviewed, contact Craig Haynes, chaynes@ucsd.edu. Drop-ins are also welcome—just bring along a hard copy of your cover letter and résumé.