http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08 Tue, 20 May 2008 23:44:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Pilot site participants will be speaking at the Health Information Literacy Research Project Open Forum today from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. in Columbus AB. These speakers will include Jeff Mason; Kim Hartl; Holly Kimborowicz, AHIP; and Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi. http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/20/speakers-for-health-information-literacy-open-forum/ MLA will staff a luggage check during the times listed below. Please note location changes each day. Cost is $1 per item. Tuesday, May 20 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Grand Ballroom Coat Check, East Tower, Gold Level Wednesday, May 21 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Columbus, East Tower, Gold Level MLA is not responsible for items ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/20/luggage-check-at-hyatt/ On behalf of everyone on the National Planning Committee ’08, thank you for volunteering for the first annual community service events! We also want to thank the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, Rush University, and the Medical Library Association (MLA) for their generous contributions. We had ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/20/mla-%e2%80%9908-community-service-projects-thank-you-volunteers/ Program, Room, or Time Changes 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MLA Business Meeting Legislative Update Location change: The session will be held in Columbus IJ, East Tower, Gold Level. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section: “Connecting Libraries, Nurses, and Accreditation/Credentialing Organizations to Improve Patient Care”   Revised presentation order: Building a Bridge Between MLA ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/20/conference-connections-newsletter-may-20-2008/ Announcements NLM Update This year’s NLM update will be held on Tuesday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Dr. Donald A.B. Lindberg, Sheldon Kotzin and Diane Boehr are scheduled to speak. Chicago Information Things to do in Chicago Ever ridden a Segway? Interested in ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/19/conference-connections-newsletter-monday-may-19-2008/ A second speaker has been added to today's CAPHIS program: Consent or Obedience? Medical Authority and Consumer Health Education: Bridging the Medical Ethics Gap --------------------- Please join us on Monday May 19th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm to hear an interesting program on the ethics of research on medical authority and knowledge: Location: ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/19/program-correction-2nd-speaker-at-caphis-bioethics-program-on-may-19th/   Program and Room Changes Sunday, May 18 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Section Shuffle will now be held in Acapulco, West Tower, Gold Level. Come learn more about MLA’s sections. Food, entertainment, and information on sections provided. Sections are competing to have the most interesting display at the event. A prize will be awarded ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/18/conference-connections/ Unfortunately, the location for the MLA Resume Clinic did not get printed in the program. However, if you come to the MLA Job Placement Office, staff will be available to direct you to the location. MLA Job Placement Office Grand Suite 5 East Tower, Hyatt Regency The hours of the Résumé Clinic are: Sunday May ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/17/mla-resume-clinic-location/ Don't miss the Friends of the National Library of Medicine (FNLM) Reception! Date: Sunday May 18 Time: 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Place: Chicago History Museum Ticket cost: $60, includes a 1-year FNLM membership. Join the Friends of the National Library of Medicine (FNLM) at its annual party. Known as a major, not to miss, elegant ... http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/17/friends-of-the-nlm-reception-onsite-tickets-available/ Our apologies! It seems we had some incorrect information regarding availability of luggage storage at the Hyatt. Free luggage storage is available for registered Hyatt guests only. Many thanks to the meeting attendees who alerted us to our mistake. http://npc.mlanet.org/mla08/2008/05/17/update-luggage-storage-at-hyatt-for-guests-only/