Submitted by Shirley Lewis
Walsh University Library, North Canton, OH
Twenty-two members of the Ohio State Health Sciences Library Association (OHSLA) met Friday October 19, 2007 at South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights. Participants enjoyed morning and afternoon sessions of an MLA continuing education program. “Patient Safety Resource Seminar: Librarians on the Front Lines” was presented by Holly Burt, Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator for the Greater Midwest Region (GMR). After lunch a business meeting was convened by President Michelle Kraft. Treasurer Susi Miller reported that membership stood at 71 with 65 renewals. The Regional Advisory Council update was given by Shirley Lewis. One of the areas that will be addressed by the region over the next year will be the library role in disaster planning and response. Program Committee Chair Marlene Porter reported the next meeting will be April 4 in Columbus with a program on Health Literacy. Ohio Council of Library and Information Services (OCLIS) representative Brian Hickman reported that OHIONET was putting up the OCLIS website and there are plans for a blog. They are continuing to look at a statewide borrowing system. Holly Burt presented an update from the GMR and Nomination Committee Chair Ximena Chrisagis asked that any recommendations or volunteers for officers be sent to a member of the committee. Marlene Derrick reported that the Hospital Advocacy Committee prepared a brochure on hospital library services for hospital administrators. Copies were available to view. Marlene Porter updated the group for the Midwest Chapter 2009 Planning Committee. The Midwest Chapter 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Columbus with OHSLA hosting the event.
